Jonathan Fortier
Multimedia Journalist
Eau Claire, WI
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Jonathan joined WEAU in June of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in History. He grew up in Eau Claire, graduating from North High School in 2012.
While at school, Jonathan was very active in Blugold Radio Sunday, a student run radio program, overseeing their award winning sports show. He also wrote for the university's newspaper, The Spectator. Through these organizations, Jonathan developed a passion for news and telling community stories that matter.
Jonathan was born in Columbus, Ohio which means he is a big Ohio State fan. When not cheering on the scarlet and grey, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and relaxing.
If you have a story idea or would like to connect, he can be reached at jonathan.fortier@gray.tv.
Court documents show 34-year-old Amanda Eyman of Barron County is accused of offering her underage daughter for a man to have sex with in exchange for drugs and money.
Navigating the school year amid the pandemic has been a tall task for teachers across the country and two fifth graders in Altoona are showing just how much they appreciate their work.
For the last 12 years, groups of UW-Eau Claire students have taken a trip south to learn about the civil rights movement, but due to the pandemic, they had to change things up a little bit this year.
Rapid Search and Rescue is a network that spans thousands of people all working towards the same goal, bringing missing loved ones home.
On Tuesday, representatives from the county voted unanimously to move forward with the process of passing a county-level mask ordinance if Evers does not extend the state mandate set to expire next week.
A $40,000 grant from WHEDA will help repair two units Western Dairyland uses to help those struggling with chronic homelessness.
With people using various heating sources during the winter months, there’s a higher risk of house fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2020 and usher in the new year, Marshfield Clinic wants to make sure you are celebrating responsibly.
Winter in Wisconsin may have you ready to get outside and enjoy seasonal activities such as skating and ice fishing, but it is important to remember to stay safe while out on the ice.
With a mild winter so far in western Wisconsin, you may not have put much thought into getting your home ready for the cold.
Many families have been struggling to make ends meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and a new program from Western Dairyland looks to get them back on track.
Families who need breast milk for their newborns will now be able to get it right here in Eau Claire thanks to a new depot and dispensary at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.
With the holiday season in full swing, that means it’s time to deck the halls!
When you think of a frontline worker in this pandemic, you often think healthcare workers, but there is one essential industry you may not think about.
During the course of the pandemic, we have highlighted the work of those in the medical field. As covid-19 continues to surge in the region, their job is becoming more and more difficult.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin is dropping slightly. However, healthcare workers say that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down.
A group of local businesses are spreading holiday cheer in downtown Eau Claire just in time for the holidays.
The goal of Eau Claire Wintermission is to get people outside and active in the winter months while staying safe.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an emphasis on the importance of testing, but how do you know which test is the right one to get?
A group of midwestern governors have started a new coalition to help remind people to stay safe this holiday season.
So far it has turned out to be a tighter presidential race than most national polls showed prior to election day.
Providing care for a loved one can be challenging and sometimes, people may need some help and advice.
While a lot of community events and fundraisers have had to either be canceled or go virtual, there’s one that’s still in place
Children may soon be subjected to new CDC guidance relating to how long they have to be in quarantine after coming in contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19.
To rake or not to rake, that may be the question you are asking yourself if you have fallen behind on yard work this year.
A Thorp nursing home facility is reporting a COVID-19 outbreak and restricting visitors.
Recently retired Chippewa Falls High School teacher, Warren Bowe, passed away on Sunday due to COVID-19 complications.
We're fast approaching the holiday shopping season and whether you start shopping before Halloween, or wait until Christmas Eve, there is a big emphasis on supporting local businesses this year.
A Fall Creek woman has been charged with theft in Eau Claire County and she is accused of stealing from the charity she founded.
With cooler fall temperatures moving in, the risk of coming in contact with an animal infected with rabies is increasing.
A Mayo Clinic Doctor is stressing the importance of breast cancer screenings.
You normally wouldn’t look forward to a rainy day, but now a walk in the rain brings a new adventure to the Chippewa Valley.
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An event held Tuesday looked to further the relationship between police and the community.
2,217 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the Department of Health Services Sunday, with no new deaths.
Fall is in the air and with that comes giant pumpkins.
As the United States nears the seventh month of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts say children are facing additional stress related to back to school and new routines.
Cattails Cottage will help provide free lodging for those traveling to Marshfield for cancer treatments.
Eau Claire Co. Sheriff, Ron Cramer, says the dispatch center has received multiple calls of political yard signs being stolen.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families in the Eau Claire Area School District were given a choice between a hybrid model of learning and virtual learning, but now some kids are saying they want to go to school five days a week.
In a time where students are required to wear masks while in school, Durand High School is getting creative when it comes to band class.
Doctor Katherine Winiarczyk, with Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith, recognized the need for rural doctors and is now back serving the community that she was born and raised in.
Four days into in-person classes at UW-Eau Claire, 69 students have tested positive for COVID-19.
With the Eau Claire Area School District's nearly 12,000 students all having a device to aid in virtual learning this fall, there's a big emphasis on making sure those devices stay safe and secure.
Some UW- Eau Claire staff will have a new job title for the upcoming semester, contact tracer.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Elections Commission reviewed where the state was at with the November 3 election now 62 days away.
Over the weekend, the Eau Claire Police Department responded to a report of a possible attempted abduction.
School starts for kids in the Eau Claire Area School District on September 1, and with that will come a new set of challenges amid the pandemic for the district's 1,800 special education students.
On Sunday, convalescent plasma was approved by the FDA for emergency treatment in COVID-19 positive patients, but what exactly is convalescent plasma?