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A trio of grants from national organizations will offer students at UW-Stout more options.
09/05/2025

A trio of grants from national organizations will offer students at UW-Stout more options.

MENOMONIE — As a recipient of three national grants from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, UW-Stout’s graphic communications anticipates lab upgrades and professional opportunities for the 2025-26 school year.

A case that began with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars has ended with a plea agreement.
09/05/2025

A case that began with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars has ended with a plea agreement.

EAU CLAIRE — A scheduled update for the court in a theft case became a plea hearing when the judge was told there was an agreement in place.

A child po*******hy defendant opted to waive a preliminary hearing in the case.
09/05/2025

A child po*******hy defendant opted to waive a preliminary hearing in the case.

EAU CLAIRE — A man facing multiple counts of possessing child po*******hy waived his preliminary hearing on Thursday, paving the way for his arraignment.

Blugold volleyball is off to a good start, led by a player whose kills are earning her recognition.
09/05/2025

Blugold volleyball is off to a good start, led by a player whose kills are earning her recognition.

MADISON — UW-Eau Claire volleyball player Abby Stanwood has been named the volleyball offensive player of the week by anonymous vote of WIAC head coaches and Sports Information Directors.

Chippewa Falls is being cautious about installing Flock cameras after turnover on the committee considering the proposal...
09/05/2025

Chippewa Falls is being cautious about installing Flock cameras after turnover on the committee considering the proposal.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A revamped Chippewa Falls Public Safety Committee is once again looking at purchasing Flock surveillance cameras, which would be placed along busy traffic corridors in the city.

The rain didn't bother the Blugolds at all in their season opener, a comfortable win over Carroll University.
09/05/2025

The rain didn't bother the Blugolds at all in their season opener, a comfortable win over Carroll University.

The Blugolds were singing in the rain. And loving every minute of it.

The defendant in child abuse cases in Eau Claire and Barron counties refused to enter a plea Thursday during his arraign...
09/05/2025

The defendant in child abuse cases in Eau Claire and Barron counties refused to enter a plea Thursday during his arraignment.

EAU CLAIRE — The defendant in child abuse cases in both Eau Claire and Barron counties refused to enter a plea Thursday during his arraignment, leaving the court to enter

Eau Claire is getting closer to a system that will remove all PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
09/05/2025

Eau Claire is getting closer to a system that will remove all PFAS chemicals from drinking water.

EAU CLAIRE — The main exterior structure of the new PFAS removal facility is nearing completion in Eau Claire.

Technical education grants should give some area schools a considerable boost.
09/04/2025

Technical education grants should give some area schools a considerable boost.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY — On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced that several school districts that were the recipients of grants totaling just under $1 million across the state.

The woman who helped a suspected murderer escape local law enforcement will serve a six-month jail sentence.
09/04/2025

The woman who helped a suspected murderer escape local law enforcement will serve a six-month jail sentence.

EAU CLAIRE — The woman who helped a felon avoid police in June 2024 pleaded no contest to harboring or aiding a felon on Wednesday, bringing the case to an

A Chippewa Falls teen facing serious charges isn't competent to stand trial now, a judge ruled. That doesn't mean the ca...
09/04/2025

A Chippewa Falls teen facing serious charges isn't competent to stand trial now, a judge ruled. That doesn't mean the case ends.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls teen accused of two separate child sexual assaults returned to Chippewa County Court on Wednesday, where a judge ruled he was incompetent to stand

Here's what's coming up for week three of the prep football season.
09/04/2025

Here's what's coming up for week three of the prep football season.

All games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

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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/