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New vape regulations in Wisconsin are now in effect.  As of today, any electronic vaping device not listed on the Department of Revenue’s Electronic Vaping Device Directory is illegal to sell in the state.  There are 216 products listed in the directory.  Retailers selling illegal vapes are subject to a thousand-dollar fine per day, per device. 

Fall classes are beginning for University of Wisconsin students this week.  Classes at the La Crosse, Platteville and River Falls campuses start today.  Classes at the Eau Claire, Stout and Superior campuses begin tomorrow.

The Packers will kick off their season this week.  Green Bay will host the Detroit Lions on Sunday.  This is the first time the Packers will open their season at Lambeau Field since 2018, when they beat the Bears.  Green Bay lost both its meetings with the Lions last season.

Hello! Welcome to your weekend…the last one in August. Whew. Has your summer seemed to melt away at “super-speed” leaving you “super-sad?” Or are you ready to swap hot days for hoodies? Either way, we face the flip of another calendar page. As far as what Mother Nature has in store for us, you can CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT WEAU 13 FORECAST AND CATCH UP ON THE LOCAL FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ACTION WITH THE SPORTSCENE 13 REPORT FROM

Justice Rebecca Bradley has announced she will not seek reelection in the upcoming April 2026 election. Bradley was appointed by former Governor Scott Walker in 2015 and elected in 2016. She recently expressed concerns about the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s shift toward partisanship and political gamesmanship. Bradley stated that stepping down is the best path to rebuild the conservative movement and fight for liberty outside the court’s minority. Judge Chris Taylor has already announced her candidacy for the seat.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards, honoring exceptional Wisconsin PK–12 educators and school leaders. Nominations can be submitted online at www.kohleducation.org.  Each award recipient will receive $6,000, and their school will also receive a matching $6,000 grant.  Since its founding in 1990, the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has awarded more than $40 million to Wisconsin educators, principals, students, and schools. Each year, the Foundation honors 100 Teacher Fellowships and

The buses are back on the road, the backpacks are full again and for this week’s Friday Feel Good we take a peek into what the butterflies of a new school year can feel like if you are just starting out.  CLICK BELOW TO HEAR MORE WITH MORGAN MCCARTHY So, whether you have a new student, and seasoned veteran, a homeschooler, or are an educator yourself, here’s hoping your back to school 2021 is off to a gold star start!  YOU CAN

Vice President Vance is welcoming other cities to seek the Trump administration’s help in reducing crime.  The vice president is on the road touting President Trump’s agenda, and he urged other cities like Chicago and Milwaukee to get the administration involved in efforts against crime during a speech in Wisconsin.  Vance defended the administration’s takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police department and other institutions including Union Station.

Local health officials are warning residents about a rise in Hand, Foot and Mouth disease in the Chippewa Valley.  The Eau Claire County Health Department says it’s been receiving reports of the virus going around.  A public health nurse told 18 News that schools and daycares should be implementing thorough sanitation policies as the virus is common in those spaces.  Symptoms for Hand, Foot and Mouth disease include fatigue, fever, blisters and rashes. 

Wisconsin Democrats Kelda Roys and Brienne Brown have proposed a bill to ban concealed carry on college campuses.  In Wisconsin, K through 12 schools have protections banning guns on campus but the state remains one of eleven that allow concealed carry at college campuses.  Representative Brown says it’s one thing both political parties can agree on, adding that it’s not a radical idea.  Roys says nobody should be living in fear, especially not on a college campus.