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Plastics, once viewed as nearly a miracle product, are now seen with skepticism for their potential for pollution. But c...
09/23/2025

Plastics, once viewed as nearly a miracle product, are now seen with skepticism for their potential for pollution. But can science make them safer?

MENOMONIE — Following a semester of research, UW-Stout Plastics Engineering Professor Wei Zheng is bringing back the findings to the classroom.

An area man's conviction on charges he sent a n**e image to a young teen won't mean jail time.
09/23/2025

An area man's conviction on charges he sent a n**e image to a young teen won't mean jail time.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Bruce man who sent a n**e image to a 13-year-old girl must pay a fine and serve probation, but will avoid any jail time.

State legislators are hoping to boost the lumber industry in northern Wisconsin.
09/23/2025

State legislators are hoping to boost the lumber industry in northern Wisconsin.

HAYWARD — The northern Wisconsin lumber industry would get a boost under a new bill introduced Monday morning.

A judge has rejected a defendant's bid to lower his bond in a case that left a police officer with a broken leg.
09/23/2025

A judge has rejected a defendant's bid to lower his bond in a case that left a police officer with a broken leg.

EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire court rejected a bid by a man charged in an incident that left a police officer with a broken leg to have his bond

North's Hall of Fame inductees lead off the sports roundup.
09/23/2025

North's Hall of Fame inductees lead off the sports roundup.

Eau Claire North adds to HOF

Flynn Elementary students, teachers and faculty paused Monday to remember one of their own.
09/23/2025

Flynn Elementary students, teachers and faculty paused Monday to remember one of their own.

EAU CLAIRE — Having left a legacy at Flynn Elementary, students and family members remembered their kindergarten teacher on Monday during a peace walk and dedication ceremony.

A federal suit against UWEC has wrapped up with undisclosed terms, but a different federal suit against the former chanc...
09/22/2025

A federal suit against UWEC has wrapped up with undisclosed terms, but a different federal suit against the former chancellor continues.

EAU CLAIRE — A suit against the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire over the former Multicultural Student Services director’s resignation has been settled, federal court records show.

The volleyball lineup was as impressive as you'll see outside the state tournament, and McDonell stood out.
09/22/2025

The volleyball lineup was as impressive as you'll see outside the state tournament, and McDonell stood out.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The host Macks on Saturday went 5-0 in the Diocesan Tournament, which featured four teams ranked in the top six in the state in their respective divisions

Jon Johnson is getting used to his new role in Eau Claire County. Here's what he thinks of his time here so far.
09/22/2025

Jon Johnson is getting used to his new role in Eau Claire County. Here's what he thinks of his time here so far.

EAU CLAIRE — After stepping into the role of County Administrator on Sept. 8, Jon Johnson said there is already a lot that Eau Claire has been working on over

A convincing win elevated the Blugolds to a 3-0 record, a position they haven't been in since 2007.
09/22/2025

A convincing win elevated the Blugolds to a 3-0 record, a position they haven't been in since 2007.

The UW-Eau Claire football team dominated Martin Luther College with a 42-6 victory on Saturday afternoon at Carson Park. This win marked UW-Eau Claire’s best start to a season since

Tourism figures have been solid for the Chippewa Valley in recent years. Now the question is how to build on them.
09/22/2025

Tourism figures have been solid for the Chippewa Valley in recent years. Now the question is how to build on them.

EAU CLAIRE — In a 2022 Longwoods International study, roughly 70% of responders said Wisconsin was a place they strongly intend to visit. With tourism being part of the driving

The crosstown rivalry lived up to its potential, with North hanging on for a win over Memorial.
09/22/2025

The crosstown rivalry lived up to its potential, with North hanging on for a win over Memorial.

They say football is a game of inches, and Friday night’s crosstown football game came down to just one final inch between the two rivals.

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The Leader Telegram is your source for local news, sports and information for Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley for 130 Years. This Facebook account belongs to the Eau Claire Press Company. Any comments, photos or videos posted on our page may appear in the Leader-Telegram or on leadertelegram.com. We encourage healthy conversation but will not allow vulgarities or hate speech. If you have a news tip please email [email protected] or call our tipline at 1-800-236-7077. Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy our page! If you have a community calendar event, please submit it to: http://www.leadertelegram.com/calendar/