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A man convicted on charges following a pursuit involving Eau Claire Police is learning his sentence.  Prosecutors say Nathan Stevens led officers in an April chase that resulted in damage to seven police vehicles.  Stevens later pleaded no contest to two counts of vehicle operator fleeing or eluding an officer resulting in bodily harm.  He has now been sentenced to five years in prison.

The search continues for a new superintendent in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.  The district’s Board of Education says they have narrowed the field of candidates down to two — Dr. Sarah Chaja-Clardy of Fitchburg and Dr. Brad Saron of Sun Prairie.  Interviews are expected to take place next week.

A group of 27 new Wisconsin State Patrol troopers is fanning out across the state for their assignments after having graduated from classes and training on Friday.  The application window for the next recruiting class will open on January 11th.  Details can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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