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Rental e-scooters coming to Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The City of Eau Claire announced today that rental e-scooters will soon be available as a transportation option for residents. A news release from the city shared that beginning Sept. 3, Bird e-scooters will be available to rent in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus area. Additional rental locations will be added later.
Royal Flush event held at The Sonnentag
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The new Sonnentag is weeks away from their grand opening, getting ready to host sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. However, today was their final test... the royal flush. The royal flush is an essential test for the final rundown of any new building to...
Health officials educate community on overdose awareness
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s Overdose Awareness Week, a time dedicated to remembering and grieving the lives lost to drug overdoses. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, overdose deaths have been on the rise nearly every year for the past 25 years. In 2022, there were...
County by County: Eau Claire – Middle schoolers make hats for cancer patients
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – We continue our County by County series tonight by telling you about kindness at the drop of a hat. A group of girls in Eau Claire County wove together comfort for those in a tough battle. First News at Nine’s Daniel Gomez shares how they’re warming heads and hearts at the same time.
Godlewski stops in EC, encourages Democrats to not rest on their laurels
EAU CLAIRE — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski said Democrats in Wisconsin and nationwide are excited about the momentum surrounding the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz ticket, but she urged people to not get complacent because some new polls show the vice president has pulled ahead in the state. “We cannot rest on our laurels and sit back, and enjoy this energy,” Godlewski said during a visit with the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire on Thursday. “We know here in Wisconsin, we only win by a...
Health department promotes well-water safety testing by offering discounts between Sept. 9 and 19
EAU CLAIRE — The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is promoting water safety in the area by offering discounted rates for private well-water testing between September 9 and 19. According to Environmental Sciences Division Manager Matt Steinbach, private well owners should be testing their water for safety on an annual basis. They should also test if they notice a change in the water’s color, taste, smell, or if any work is being done on their well. ...
‘Gathering of the Waters’ Will Be First Powwow Held in E.C. in Years
For the first time since 2019, a community traditional powwow will be held in Eau Claire this fall, largely thanks to a grant and the newly formed Supporting Indigenous Peoples Mayo Employee Resource Group. On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11am-6pm, Carson Park will host the Gathering of the Waters Powwow....
Sonnentag Center Plans Grand Opening Events
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will celebrate the grand opening of The Sonnentag complex Sept. 9-14 with activities that include a ribbon-cutting, open house, a salute to first responders, a comedy show and a country music concert. A 21-gun salute will be part of Wednesday’s activities to honor first responders...
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