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On Thursday, February 27 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM the Bloomer Middle School will be hosting Cardboard Box Boat Races at the Chippewa Falls YMCA in the pool. The students worked hard to create boats and they will be putting them to the test tomorrow afternoon testing their skills and cheering on their boats!

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry is announcing the closure of Pinehurst Park warming shelter. Due to warmer temperatures and melting snow, Pinehurst shelter and winter gear share program will be closed effective today, Wednesday, February 26, 2025. With warmer weather in our minds, check out the Spring-Summer Prime Times which is now available online WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

There will be a change coming to the United Way. Below is the release announcing the search for a new Executive Director. United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley today announced that Ryan Ludy will be stepping down from his role as Executive Director. Ryan has been a pivotal leader in the organization, driving numerous successful initiatives and fostering community engagement during his tenure. Ryan Ludy’s career has been marked by significant achievements, including the launch of the recent Gratitude

“I love my culture, and I’m a big collector of traditional Hmong clothing,” A collaboration across academic disciplines and interstate universities helped to bring a University of Wisconsin-Stout professional and technical communication student’s project to life. Pakou Thao, of Eau Claire, created a virtual Hmong clothing exhibit for her Digital Humanities Capstone course last fall, displaying a treasured aspect of her culture in the digital realm. Thao, a grant specialist with the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, Inc., was later awarded

A car was found in a ditch on Highway 53 near Richter Road earlier this week. Another driver saw the car and called it in. When officials arrived on the scene, they found a male that was ejected out of the car. According to a press release from the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office, the crashed happened late night Monday. High speeds and alcohol may have played a factor in the crash. The accident is still under investigation.

Officials have confirmed a new positive case of CWD has been found in Eau Claire. A new baiting and feeding ban will now go into effect for Clark County. The deer in question was farm-raised in Eau Claire and tested positive for the disease. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

The La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department along with the Forestry Department, is reminding residents that use trails in the area to be careful of trail conditions. The re-freezing process that we are in makes unpaved trails vulnerable to damage. The Parks and Rec. Department gives the following guidelines: Avoid soft trails. Stay on the paved trails and be patient.

The Department of Justice is launching an investigation into an officer involved shooting in Fond du Lac. The Wisconsin DOJ says deputies were trying to execute a felony warrant last night, when they saw the suspect had what appeared to be a gun in their waistband. Responders say the suspect refused to follow commands, so one deputy used a non-lethal weapon. The suspect then pulled what deputies believed to be a firearm, so another deputy fired at the suspect. They

Applications for the 2026 DNR stamp contest are now open. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says local artists can apply for the wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp designs. Winning artworks will appear on stamps next year. Hunters are required to buy the stamps in order to harvest each game bird legally. Entries must be sent to the DNR by August first. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

ABOVE PHOTO: Charlie Nilsson, 19, works for a construction company after earning his residential construction technical diploma from CVTC while in high school. He’s on track to become a project manager. Charlie Nilsson has been dreaming up business ideas for years. Little did he know that he would be through school and into his career by the age of 19. The Eau Claire Memorial High School graduate began flexing his business prowess in middle school when mowing a neighbor’s yard