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It has been a long wait, but Country Jam is almost here.
EAU CLAIRE — The assembled crowd for Country Jam USA no doubt serves as a welcome sight for organizers every single time in its 30-plus years.
The youth division in the U.S. kubb championships faced off Friday. Adult tournament play begins Saturday, with the title matches Sunday.
Maintenance on a section of Putnam Drive is just a little different from what other streets in Eau Claire see.
EAU CLAIRE — Potholes on nearly every Eau Claire road get patched with globs of asphalt, but pockmarks that crop up in a portion of Putnam Drive are filled in
Wisconsin's new budget includes funding for additional beds for those in the area experiencing a mental health crisis.
EAU CLAIRE — Gov. Tony Evers signed a state budget Thursday that includes $15 million to add psychiatric beds in Chippewa Valley hospitals.
Eau Claire County’s embattled district attorney will resign.
EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire County District Attorney Gary King announced Friday that he will resign Aug. 14.
Ashley Furniture's new plant is up and running in Chippewa Falls. But it needs new employees to hit full capacity.
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The first sofa constructed at the new Ashley Furniture plant in Chippewa Falls was on display Thursday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The city is moving ahead with plans for emergency repairs to a bridge that has serious structural issues.
EAU CLAIRE — Emergency repairs to piers supporting the High Bridge are anticipated to cost the city $3 million.
A late lead slipped away as the Express dropped their first game against Bismarck.
The Eau Claire Express couldn’t hold on to a two-run lead in the final five innings, falling 3-2 in walk-off fashion to open a two-game series with the Bismarck Larks
Looking for your next read? You might head to Chippewa Falls next week.
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library have scheduled a book sale next week in Chippewa Falls.
A state grant will help keep a downtown Eau Claire mental health center open for the next several years.
EAU CLAIRE — A downtown Eau Claire mental health center will receive a $30,000 state grant for the next five years. The center’s director says the state funds are crucial
Check out today's Leader-Telegram for stories on a state budget that includes $15 million to add psychiatric beds in Chippewa Valley hospitals; Eau Claire City Council considering nearly $3 million in emergency spending to repair the High Bridge; a local mental health center receiving a five-year state grant; and Country Jam and Rock Fest returning next week.
Check out today's Leader-Telegram for stories on a state budget that includes $15 million to add psychiatric beds in Chippewa Valley hospitals; Eau Claire City Council considering nearly $3 million in emergency spending to repair the High Bridge; a local mental health center receiving a five-year state grant; and Country Jam and Rock Fest returning next week.
Backers hope the Valley Sports Academy will help keep athletes and their families in the area.
LAKE HALLIE — When Brian and Liz Seubert moved to the Chippewa Valley in 2006, they saw a lack of sports complexes for kids.
A three-run error gave the Express all they would need, but they didn't stop there in a win over Duluth.
Shane Spencer pitched seven innings of one-run baseball, lifting the Eau Claire Express to an 8-1 victory over the Duluth Huskies on Wednesday in Duluth.
Eau Claire health officials have set a vaccination target for 2021, and are hoping a new drive-thru clinic will help meet it.
EAU CLAIRE — The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is hoping its first free drive-thru vaccine clinic, which opened Wednesday, will appeal to college students and people initially reluctant to
The Cavaliers' long winning streak came to an end, but they still hold the division lead.
The Eau Claire Cavaliers took a 19-game win streak into Wednesday night’s battle of Chippewa River Baseball League division leaders.
Charges have been filed after a hit-and-run crash left one woman injured.
EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire woman faces criminal charges after police say she injured herself and another woman during a hit-and-run crash last month at North Clairemont Avenue and
Walker Retz's performance on the mound and at the plate led Boyceville to the title, and earned him area player of the year honors.
Walker Retz was used to being a major contributor on the mound.
Eau Claire is drawing attention, and we couldn't agree more with the reviews.
EAU CLAIRE — The city of Eau Claire recently received more outside accolades, this time for its charm and as a travel destination.
A portion of a popular ATV trail in Eau Claire County is closed today for maintenance.
FAIRCHILD — A 5½-mile section of ATV trail in the Eau Claire County Forest will be closed today (Thursday) for repair work.
Eau Claire lands on "most charming" list; Sports facility breaks ground in Lake Hallie; Area officials set 75% vaccination goal; Veterans wall unveiled in Chippewa Falls; Pitcher propels Boyceville to state title; And more local news in today's Leader-Telegram.
Eau Claire lands on "most charming" list; Sports facility breaks ground in Lake Hallie; Area officials set 75% vaccination goal; Veterans wall unveiled in Chippewa Falls; Pitcher propels Boyceville to state title; And more local news in today's Leader-Telegram.
Adam Pearce, who competed on "The Voice" will play a free show Thursday evening at the Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls.
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Adam Pearce, vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter featured on the 13th season of NBC’s "The Voice," will perform at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Leinie Lodge, 124
The Chippewa Valley has a rich history. Now Altoona is gearing up for a permanent home to teach residents about it.
ALTOONA — Local historical organizers have leased a building in an Altoona park, are seeking local artifacts and are raising funds to develop a historical society and museum.
An Eau Claire man faces charges after police said he entered the wrong apartment and beat an elderly resident.
EAU CLAIRE — A man beat and injured an elderly man after breaking into his Eau Claire apartment, police said.
Uber and Lyft may be able to help you get to Country Jam, but there are a couple steps drivers need to take first.
EAU CLAIRE — Taxi, Uber and Lyft drivers all must get special stickers from the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office to pick up or drop off concertgoers attending Country Jam
A four-run fifth for Duluth turned Brandt Pancer's Express debut into a tough loss.
Brandt Pancer couldn’t have asked for much more to begin his college career.
Madilyn Bailey's 8.5 million subscribers helped set her up for her America's Got Talent debut. The judges liked what they saw. Here's the link to our interview with the emerging star. https://buff.ly/2UvSq6k
Madilyn Bailey's 8.5 million subscribers helped set her up for her America's Got Talent debut. The judges liked what they saw. Here's the link to our interview with the emerging star. https://buff.ly/2UvSq6k
Kenny Bednarek picked up another event in Tokyo, joining the 400-meter relay. He'll also be running the 200-meter dash.
Kenny Bednarek already knew he was going to Tokyo. Now the Rice Lake alumnus knows exactly how busy that trip will be.
An Eau Claire man's 10-year sentence for sexually assaulting a boy was far less than what prosecutors had sought.
EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire man, who had a previous conviction for felony child sexual assault, will spend 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young boy.
From one of our sister papers: Authorities are working to figure out what caused an Ashland fire that left three people dead.
ASHLAND — State and city officials on Tuesday still were piecing together events that left three people dead in an Ashland house fire Monday.
Check out the following stories in today’s Leader-Telegram: Singer-songwriter Madilyn Bailey, who grew up in Boyceville, has advanced in the current season of “America’s Got Talent”; an effort on behalf of the Altoona Historical Society has led to the leasing of a building, fundraising and a search for local artifacts; investigation continues into an Ashland house fire that left a woman and two children dead; the trial for a Phillips man accused of fatally shooting his grandparents in June 2020 is scheduled to begin in January; and much, much more.
Check out the following stories in today’s Leader-Telegram: Singer-songwriter Madilyn Bailey, who grew up in Boyceville, has advanced in the current season of “America’s Got Talent”; an effort on behalf of the Altoona Historical Society has led to the leasing of a building, fundraising and a search for local artifacts; investigation continues into an Ashland house fire that left a woman and two children dead; the trial for a Phillips man accused of fatally shooting his grandparents in June 2020 is scheduled to begin in January; and much, much more.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Clark County until 4:15 p.m. Tuesday
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Clark County until 4:15 p.m. Tuesday
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for eastern Eau Claire county through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for eastern Eau Claire county through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the southern part of the L-T coverage area until 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Edit: Eau Claire and Pepin counties are also in the watch area.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the southern part of the L-T coverage area until 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Edit: Eau Claire and Pepin counties are also in the watch area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Buffalo County until 2:45 p.m. Tuesday.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Buffalo County until 2:45 p.m. Tuesday.
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair has an entertainment lineup to envy.
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The hits will keep rolling this week from the main stage at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
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Demonstrators peacefully march in Eau Claire to protest the recent shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha by police officers.
It's spooky season, so what better way to celebrate than with My Office in the annual Zombie Eau-Pocalypse pub crawl! Grab your pals and wander around all your favorite bars of Downtown Eau Claire on Saturday, October 19th for some scary drink deals. Word is My Office is newly renovated with an upgraded light and sound system...an event you wouldn't die to miss!
The apocalypse is coming! My Office wants to make sure you're prepped for this Saturday's Zombie Eau-Pocalypse pub crawl... not to mention their new sound and light system. Grab your friends for what's sure to be a killer time!
The sun is shining, breeze is blowing and Taste of the Valley is serving up some amazing food, entertainment, and FUN. We will be here until 5, come check it out yourself! FREE to get in and $1 per food ticket to buy some yummy eats. Sit by the river and enjoy the music and the food!
We are live at Taste of the Valley in Phoenix Park. We’ve got a great community art project going on, thanks to Sammie Bostrom-State Farm Agent and created by Expressive Domain. We have an adult coloring and a kid coloring palette. Come and enjoy the fun!
Here's an interview with the Leader-Telegram Prep Sports Awards keynote speaker, Josh Gasser, a former Wisconsin Badger Basketball standout who played on the Final Four back-to-back trip teams in 2014 and 2015. Thanks to John Murphy at Mid-West Family Broadcasting for conducting the interview (Sports Talk 105.1) and to Mayo Clinic Health System for making this possible through their gracious sponsorship!
The Leader-Telegram introduces Sawdust Stories, a weekly column that consist of local authors telling stories about the people and places they love in the Chippewa Valley. This Saturday, we will be featuring Nickolas Butler. Hear a sneak peek of the article, and make sure to look out for Nickolas' story in the next Sawdust Stories! Nickolas Butler is the internationally best-selling and prize-winning author of “Shotgun Lovesongs,”“Beneath the Bonfire,”“The Hearts of Men,” and “Little Faith” (available March 5th.) His books have been translated in over nine languages and optioned by Hollywood for film and TV. He lives with his family south of Eau Claire on 16 acres of beautiful land. Follow him on Instagram @wiscobutler or on Facebook or Goodreads.
The Leader-Telegram introduces Sawdust Stories, a weekly column that consist of local authors telling stories about the people and places they love in the Chippewa Valley. This Saturday, we will be featuring Patti See. Hear a sneak peek of the article, and make sure to look out for Patti's story in the next Sawdust Stories! Patti See is an award-winning author whose work has appeared in Brevity, Salon Magazine, The Wisconsin Academy Review, The Southwest Review, Hip Mama, Inside Higher Ed and many other magazines, journals and anthologies. She wrote the blog “Our Long Goodbye: One Family’s Experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease” which has been read in over 100 countries, and she is a frequent contributor to “Wisconsin Life” on Wisconsin Public Radio. She lives in Lake Hallie with her husband, the writer Bruce Taylor.
The Leader-Telegram introduces Sawdust Stories, a weekly column that consist of local authors telling stories abou the people and places they love in the Chippewa Valley. Our first story is by BJ Hollars - have you read it yet? B.J. Hollars is the author of several books, most recently the award-winning “The Road South: Personal Stories of the Freedom Riders.” Next fall, his newest title, “Midwestern Strange: Hunting Monsters,Martians, and the Weird" will be published by the University of Nebraska Press. He is a professor, husband, father, son, and dog walker. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook (@bjhollars). For more visit: http://www.bjhollars.com/ Listen to an excerpt now and read it here: http://bit.ly/BJHollars
Day 2 of the Wisconsin Sport Show. Check out what Kris Cooper has to say and take a peek in to the expo center. We’ll be here till 6 tonight and from 9-4 tomorrow! Tickets are sold at the door - 11 and under are FREE and Seniors are discounted. We can’t wait to see you out here.
Here comes the sun.... wait we've got something better. Here comes a GIVEAWAY! 1964 The Tribute is returning to Eau Claire and performing at the Pablo Center at the Confluence on November 10. We've got two tickets with your name on them! Take a yellow submarine back in time as 1964 transports you to The Beatles touring years. Allistar Taylor, former president of Apple Records said, "The resemblance is uncanny, it sent shivers down my spine. It was just like the boys..." All you have to do to win is SHARE this post and COMMENT finishing this sentence, John, Paul, Ringo and _________.
Boston Renegades beep baseball player Joe Quintanilla is up for bat on Tuesday morning at Eau Claire Soccer Park, 3456 Craig Road. The team is one of 22 in Eau Claire this week for the Beep Baseball World Series.
One of our reporters agreed to take a flight with stunt pilot Mike Wiskus of Lucas Oil Aerobatics. Here she is, trying (and mostly succeeding) not to scream.
Live at fire on Bellinger
Eau Claire attorney Wendy Sue Johnson was present today as the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in a case that could overturn reworked legislative districts in Wisconsin and elsewhere across the nation. The video shows Johnson addressing a rally outside the Supreme Court building.
The Lafayette Solar project is a new partnership between the Eau Claire Energy Co-op, Dairyland Power Co-op and SoCore Energy (Chicago). SoCore's project manager Andy Seward discusses how energy is transferred from the panels to homes. Check out Tuesday's LT for more info on the project.
***CONTEST*** Do you want to see the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth" (Rolling Stone magazine)? 1964 the Tribute will be returning by popular demand to the State Theatre in Eau Claire on Saturday, September 16. You can win 2 tickets to this show. Be sure to LIKE this post, TAG the person that will join you, and SHARE this post for all your friends to see. The winner will be announced on Monday,September 11. For more information: mymusicshows.com
Eau Claire police Officer Kyle Roder shows one young lady that officers can have fun at Eau Claire's National Night Out event at Owen Park.
Encore Bar is coming down
Come to the Altoona Big Bang at Cinder City Park. Free admission. Local food. Kid zone. Live music. And FIREWORKS.
Altoona police testing out the Outta the Gutta Mudda obstacle course at Altoona Big Bang.
The last issue for the season of Buckshot: The Magazine hits stands Thursday. The magazine will return in September.
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