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It’s only Halloween, but we now know the theme for this year’s State Capitol Holiday Tree. Governor Tony Evers yesterday announced that the theme will be ‘175 Years of Wisconsinites.’ The governor is also asking school kids across the state to use that theme to create ornaments for the tree. While we have the theme, we’re going to have to wait for the tree. The governor says it won’t go up until the day before Thanksgiving.

The Bucks’ big two did just enough in the fourth quarter to grab the win. Milwaukee survived a late surge from Miami, winning 122-114 last night. Giannis sealed the game with a final minute assist to give the Bucks an 11 point lead. Giannis had 33 points, and Damian Lillard had 23 on the night. The Bucks are in Toronto tomorrow night for a game against the Raptors.

Consumers are being warned by the FDA to not use over-the-counter eye drop products from several major brands. The agency said there could be risk of eye infections leading to vision loss or blindness. The brands include CVS Health. Rite Aid, Target Up&Up, Velocity Pharma, Leader and Rugby. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DETAILS.

Wisconsin manufacturers have not planned for the impact of artificial intelligence on their industries. The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity has released a new report, that says that while workforce is still the highest concern, manufacturers may be underestimating the potential A-I has to increase production, with fewer workers. The biggest problem for manufacturers is finding and retaining workers. The report suggests A-I could run production lines.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is re-certified as a platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University. The League of American Bicyclists currently has only nine universities with the distinction. Platinum status is the highest level, given to schools with strong institution-level cycling programs, active activist groups in communities and on campuses, and student cycling clubs.

Looking to spice up daily life without leaving your back yard? There are many local options for a simple day trip and a lasting memory. Chippewa County Events highlights everything you need to make the best memories during your visit to Chippewa County, WI! No matter the season, there is always something fun happening locally. From live music at local restaurants, to brewery tours at Leinie Lodge, there is plenty of fun waiting for you. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

There will be a lot of trick-or-treaters in coats this year in the Chippewa Valley. Forecasters say Eau Claire and the rest of western Wisconsin will see their first measurable snowfall of the season. Eau Claire is expected to get about an inch-and-a-half, though some places could see more. It will be cold as well. Today and tomorrow are expected to be in the 30s. CLICK HERE TO UNWRAP THE FULL WEAU First Alert Forecast and those TRICK-O-TREATING DETAILS WITH

  Deputies in Waupaca County say alcohol was likely a factor in a wreck that saw a man killed while trying to help a driver. It happened overnight into Sunday morning County Highway W, near Caledonia. Deputies say a man had stopped to help when another car hit him and killed him. The second driver was eventually tracked-down and arrested. Prosecutors will get the case later today.

The focus shifts to AI at the Wisconsin Capitol today with a new task force meeting on artificial intelligence and the state’s workforce. Governor Ever’s AI task force is looking to see how companies and the state can harness artificial intelligence to help workers and companies. It’s a different focus than the Speaker’s Task Force on AI. Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development and the WEDC are both expected to headline this first meeting. The governor says he wants the task

Madison Police had a busy night with drunk students at Saturday’s Badger game. Officers say 20 of the 24 people arrested Saturday night were students, most of them for either drinking or having alcohol. In all, police say 60 people were ejected, again mainly for alcohol-related reasons. Madison Police say four people were treated for having blood alcohol levels of point-two percent or higher.