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Beaver Creek could have some new options, thanks to a grant from the Green Bay Packers.
01/06/2026

Beaver Creek could have some new options, thanks to a grant from the Green Bay Packers.

FALL CREEK — In the new year Beaver Creek Reserve is readying for many things.

An Eau Claire County man has pleaded not guilty in a case involving computer-generated child po*******hy.
01/06/2026

An Eau Claire County man has pleaded not guilty in a case involving computer-generated child po*******hy.

EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire man charged with possession of virtual child po*******hy pleaded not guilty Monday, and also had the terms of his pretrial release altered.

Court records strongly indicate a plea bargain is in the works for a former deputy charged with sextortion.
01/06/2026

Court records strongly indicate a plea bargain is in the works for a former deputy charged with sextortion.

SPENCER — Monday’s hearing in the case against former deputy Jeremy Chapman indicates a plea agreement is likely in the coming weeks, something court filings suggested was possible as early

Chippewa Falls may have its next fire chief and has made an offer for the position.
01/06/2026

Chippewa Falls may have its next fire chief and has made an offer for the position.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Rhinelander Fire Chief has been offered the job to become the next Chippewa Falls Fire & EMS Chief.

A Chippewa Falls man faces charges after what authorities describe as a bomb threat.
01/06/2026

A Chippewa Falls man faces charges after what authorities describe as a bomb threat.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A homeless man in the Chippewa Falls area accused by authorities of issuing a bomb threat at a local Kwik Trip location has now been charged.

Blugold wrestlers put up a good fight against a top 10 team, but fell to Roanoke.
01/06/2026

Blugold wrestlers put up a good fight against a top 10 team, but fell to Roanoke.

SALEM, Va. — The UW-Eau Claire wrestling team narrowly fell to No. 6 Roanoke College with a final team score of 26-15 on Sunday.

This winter has already seen plenty of snow and ice, but city officials say they were well prepared for it.
01/06/2026

This winter has already seen plenty of snow and ice, but city officials say they were well prepared for it.

EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire had its 11th largest accumulation of snow in recent history over the course of this past December. Officials say they were ready for it.

A Lake Hallie man has pleaded not guilty to charges he pointed a gun at a police officer.
01/05/2026

A Lake Hallie man has pleaded not guilty to charges he pointed a gun at a police officer.

LAKE HALLIE — A 59-year-old Lake Hallie man accused of pointing a gun at an officer in April has entered a not guilty plea.

The Blugold men fell against Stevens Point in a tight contest.
01/05/2026

The Blugold men fell against Stevens Point in a tight contest.

STEVENS POINT — The UW-Eau Claire men’s basketball team narrowly fell to UW-Stevens Point 78-75 in the WIAC opener at Quandt Fieldhouse on Saturday.

The defendant in a case filed after a series of burglaries has gotten a reduced bond after being held in jail since May.
01/05/2026

The defendant in a case filed after a series of burglaries has gotten a reduced bond after being held in jail since May.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A felon accused of break-ins north of Chippewa Falls and possession of a gun saw his bail lowered Friday from a $10,000 cash bond to $1,000.

Stevens Point was undefeated this season. Then they played the Blugolds.
01/05/2026

Stevens Point was undefeated this season. Then they played the Blugolds.

The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds are quick to point out that it was just one game on the rugged WIAC women’s basketball schedule.

Changes are coming to Beaver Creek Reserve, with officials looking forward to a big year.
01/05/2026

Changes are coming to Beaver Creek Reserve, with officials looking forward to a big year.

FALL CREEK — In the new year Beaver Creek Reserve is readying for many things.

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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/