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.
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreWith 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
Read MoreSentencing 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWhat’s a great way to reopen a store? How about selling a winning multi-million Lotto ticket to a customer. Hy-Vee, on 220 S. 18th Ave. in Wausau, sold a winning $7.1 million Megabucks ticket for the Wednesday, November 19 drawing. Formerly County Market, the store reopened this week as Hy-Vee on Tuesday. The winning numbers were (1-12-19-29-30-45). “We are brand new to the community,” said Store Director, Jake Dryer. “It’s really exciting to sell a big winner on our third day open as
Read MoreGov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025, in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly and tragically killed in the attack: Tamara Durand, 52; Wilhelm Hospel, 81; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanna Owen, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Jackson Sparks, 8. “Four years ago, six of our friends,
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite like the thrill of waiting for a special package to arrive or finding a surprise letter in the mailbox and one local professional will make sure to deliver on those little life moments. The United States Postal Service recently held a swearing-in ceremony to officially install Jennifer Hauck as the new Postmaster of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The ceremony recognized Hauck’s appointment and highlight the Postal Service’s continued commitment to excellence in mail service and community engagement. As
Read MoreA La Crosse County man accused of killing his wife is entering his plea. Investigators say that Zachary Fritz stabbed his wife to death in the couple’s Shelby home on June 10th of last year. In court Wednesday, Fritz pleaded no contest by reason of mental disease or defect to a charge of first-degree intentional homicide. He is set to go to trial in February.
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