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Eau Claire firework display to launch at High Bridge for the second summer
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - For the second summer, the city of Eau Claire will be launching fireworks from the High Bridge for spectators to see all around the city. “We were really happy with the turnout that happened last year, obviously we had some rain during that event but saw a lot of activity in neighbors surrounding this were making it their own event,” said Cory Tietz, operations coordinator for the city of Eau Claire.
Point-In-Time homeless count begins July 24
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Staff and volunteers from homeless shelters and community organizations will start a count on July 24 of people experiencing homelessness in four counties. According to a news release from the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, the count will include Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson...
Authorities in Wisconsin respond to cheese-related throwing incident, police say it’s ‘un-brie-lievable’
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Eau Claire responded to what they called, “The most Wisconsin complaint ever,” around 9:46 p.m. on Monday. According to a Facebook post by the Eau Claire Police Department, officers were sent to check on a report from a driver that somebody was chasing them down and throwing cheese at their car.
I DRIVE, U-PICK: Pick-Your-Own Berry Farm Roundup
E27020 E Branch Rd., Fairchild • (612) 850-9852 • website • Facebook. Several acres and varieties of cultivate Highbush blueberries in a park-like setting. Picking season runs mid-July through August and early September. Visit online for picking dates and times. AVEnue Orchard. 6700 Highway 53, Eau Claire...
Windeshausen has winning attitude on and off the diamond
At one point in his still young life, Carson Windeshausen could only dream of being a star baseball player, as he wasn’t sure whether that goal would ever come to fruition. And now he’s actually living the dream. “I went to a lot of Express games and Cavs games growing up but growing up, I didn’t feel like it was a reachable goal to me. Those guys seemed surreal to me, At five years old, I couldn’t tell the difference between them and MLB players,”...
Annual fundraiser for Joshua’s Camp at Rock Falls Raceway
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The engines were revving for the 9th annual CCTech Manufacturing Badger Classic at Rock Falls Raceway in Eau Claire County. The three day drag racing even is meant to help raise money for Joshua’s camp. The non-profit helps families of children living with caner.
Your Right to Know: Redaction costs threaten police video access
The bill moved with lightning speed. It was introduced last December, passed the state Senate in January and the Assembly in February, and was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in March. 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 allows police and corrections officials to charge some requesters of video and audio recordings for the cost of redaction — that is, blurring out certain information.
Have Wisconsin housing prices increased nearly 30% since Joe Biden became president?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. The median sale price of a Wisconsin house has trended upward under President Joe Biden. Median refers to midpoint, meaning half of homes sold...
Flooding along Mississippi River extends throughout western Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A number of counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting flood conditions, as rainfall remains in the forecast. Over the weekend, parts of Minnesota were on high alert as flood levels continued to rise in many areas after days of unrelenting rain. Wisconsin’s northwestern neighbors are now...
July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
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