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Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! It’s the opening day for Wisconsin’s gun deer season, so if you are headed to the woods, headed to a girls day as a “hunting widow” or simply going about your usual day while keeping an eye out for the blaze orange, thanks for spending some time with us! CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR WEAU 13 FIRST ALERT FORECAST DETAILS. We like to start Saturday morning’s with an intentional slow

A former EMS Chief for the Wausau Fire Department is pleading not guilty to theft and misconduct charges.  Officials say Jared Thompson allegedly stole hundreds of vials of fentanyl and hydromorphone between January and June 2025.  Staff reported unusual orders, missing medication, and signs of use in the fire station.  Thompson was arrested in August and is no longer employed by the department.  His next court hearing is scheduled for mid-December.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is speaking out against false information on a CDC website linking vaccines to autism.  Department officials called the update “a fundamental distortion of science and truth.”  Health leaders say the promotion of the misinformation is “irresponsible and dangerous.”  DHS affirmed its commitment to reviewing federal communications and providing accurate guidance.  Officials noted that parents and the autism community deserve credible information, and DHS will correct or clarify federal messaging when needed.

Wisconsin’s public affairs network says it will stop broadcasting hearings and votes at the State Capitol because it doesn’t have the funding to continue. WisconsinEye will stop coverage on December 15th.  It says the network cannot start up again until it receives nearly one-million dollars in donations.  That’s their operational budget for one year.  WisconsinEye is an independent nonprofit service. 

A bill to legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin is delayed in the state legislature.  It was pulled from the Assembly’s calendar after opposition from some conservative lawmakers, who are concerned about addiction.  Supporters argue legalization would bring in new revenue for the state and tribes.  The Assembly Majority Leader said he’d like to bring the bill back into conversation next year.

The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled Bango’s Workshop, a new customization shop inside Fiserv Forum.  Bango’s Workshop will let fans personalize jerseys, hats, T-shirts, hoodies, pet accessories basketballs and more.  Fans can watch their custom gear be made with the in-store heat presses and a laser engraver.  Bongo’s Workshop will also have a kiosk for fans to customize their novelty items, including keychains, magnets, bottle openers and journals.  The custom workshop will open to fans this Saturday, when the Bucks host

With the hustle and bustle of the season many people are gearing up to travel and bracing for all of the stress that can cause.  But for this week’s Friday Feel Good we meet a pilot who has taken to the mic to take it upon himself to make his passengers feel safe.  A Delta Air Lines pilot made an announcement before departure over the weekend, saying that he understands some flyers are nervous with all the chaos happening at airports

Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted in connection with the death of a Dunn County corrections officer.  Officer Jeff Reynolds was killed in a Christmas Eve 2024 vehicle collision on US 12 near Menomonie.  Defendant Mark Sokolowski pleaded guilty in September to charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.  He was ordered yesterday to serve a term of seven years in prison.

The City of Eau Claire City is looking to fill a custodial maintenance position.  The duties include maintenance of public buildings and equipment, snow removal and more.  Additional details on the position and how to apply can be found WITH AND EASY CLICK HERE.

A big Powerball jackpot is up for grabs tonight.  With no one having won the top prize in the last couple of months, the jackpot now stands at an estimated 629-million dollars.   Wisconsin players’ next chance to win is tomorrow night.