Good morning, Wausau.

More than 1.5 million Wisconsinites are expected to travel over the next five days for Thanksgiving, AAA said—records set by a 2% increase over last year.

State Patrol advises drivers to avoid rush hour and prepare for snowy conditions by checking their vehicles and keeping safe distance on busy roads.

Wausau firefighters warned residents to follow safety tips this Thanksgiving to stop fires from overloaded appliances and deep fryers.

They advised that deep frying a turkey requires a fully thawed bird and careful setup to keep heat away from any flammable items (Prevention Division Chief Shahn Kariger).

People can still register for the Festival Foods Turkey Trot in Stevens Point and Marshfield, with sign-ups closing at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and options including a two-mile walk, fun run, dog jog, and timed five-mile run that benefits local charities.

A wind advisory and winter weather advisory are in effect today with northwesterly winds and 1 to 3 inches of snow expected in several counties, which may cause hazardous travel for holiday travelers.

Gas prices remain steady as drivers head out for Thanksgiving today, kept low by light demand and stable crude oil prices.

In Wisconsin, regular gas averages $2.72 per gallon with Marathon County at $2.64 and Oneida County at $2.75 per gallon—reflecting a decline from last year.

Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker is asking for help to raise $30,000 to install a Safe Haven Baby Box at a Wisconsin Rapids fire station — the box offers a safe, anonymous way for parents to surrender newborns after a 2019 case spurred calls for change — and if funded, it will be the first in north central Wisconsin and the 8th in the state.

Guided Tour: Birds in Art Fifty

1-3 p.m. — Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum — $5 entry (includes lunch) — Explore the intersection of avian beauty and artistic expression in a guided tour.

Central Wisconsin Holiday Gift and Craft Show

9 AM - 4 PM — Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center — $5 admission — Discover unique handmade gifts and crafts from local artisans in a festive atmosphere.

Sweating with Santa 5K 2025

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Greenheck Turner Community Center (GTCC) — Proceeds support youth sports scholarships — Experience a unique indoor 5K run with Santa for the whole family.