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Misinformation presents challenges on social media
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Political messaging on social media is hard to avoid, and many times, that information isn’t accurate. The draw for social media is different for everyone. “I do Facebook mainly only to connect with our kids and what they’re doing,” Lauri Sieben of Eau Claire...
Express back in action in two pivotal series in next four days
It’s back to business for the Eau Claire Express following a three-day NBL All-Star break that saw its star outfielder excel in the League’s Home Run Challenge. The Great Lakes All-Stars beat the Great Plains All-Stars 9-2 in the annual Northwoods League All-Star game on Tuesday night before more than 2,300 fans at ISG Field, in Mankato, Minnesota. Express outfielder Brigs Richartz was one of the many Northwoods Baseball League...
Red Cross holds blood drive
ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) - Summer is a busy time of year, but the American Red Cross wants to make sure people take the time to donate blood. The Summer Board of Directors Blood Drive for the Northwest Red Cross Chapter took place today at the chapter offices in Altoona. The...
Interview: Chippewa Falls gets ready for a celebration next month
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Chippewa Falls will hold its 47th annual Pure Water Days Parade on August 10, along with Riverfest on the River. The parade starts at 1 p.m. on Bridge Street with the parade theme ‘circus’. Riverfest will run from 2-8 p.m. at Riverfront Park downtown.
Animal shelter in Dunn County faces capacity crisis, seeks foster homes urgently
Music makes the festival roar
There are six headline acts performing at Flambeau-Rama from Aug. 2-4 in Park Falls. There are three days this year with something for everyone in terms of music style. FRIDAY, Aug. 2 COPPER BOX starts things off with a performance from 4 to 8 p.m. in the main tent. The Oshkosh based quartet includes husband...
Car show continues to grow
The Northwoods Classics Car Club of Park Falls and Phillips will host their annual car show during Flambeau-Rama from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Chequamegon High School front parking lot at 400 9th St N, Park Falls. New for 2024 is a national anthem ceremony at noon. That is followed by an engine-revving salute, said Northwoods member Gregg Griesel. “It's a great atmosphere,” Griesel said....
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