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The Harlem Globetrotters basketball team is announcing plans to bring their 100-Year World Tour to Eau Claire.  The Globetrotters promise to treat fans to gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks at The Sonnentag Event Center on January 2nd.  Tickets will go on sale September 22nd. CLICK FOR MORE.

It’s 988 Day in Wisconsin, a statewide observance recognizing mental health resources in the state.  988 Day falls on September 8th annually.  Most recent numbers from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline saw a 15-percent increase in calls this July compared to the same time last year.  The hotline gives free, confidential support for suicide, mental health, or substance use crises.

A new map features a statewide route connecting restaurants and supper clubs serving Wisconsin’s best prime rib. The Wisconsin Beef Council is calling the route the 2025 Prime Rib Trail. The guide includes hidden gems in small towns and popular joints for both residents and travelers. The current map is available on BeefTips-dot-com, and submissions are being accepted for the 2026 Prime Rib Trail.

  Eau Claire County is partnering with WRR Environmental to host the  third and final Clean Sweep event of 2025. The event will take place on September 20th  from 8AM-12PM at 5200 Ryder Road in Eau Claire. Clean Sweep events save the average  attendee over $100 compared to if they scheduled an individual appointment.   During this event residents will be able to properly dispose of household hazardous waste:  FREE DISPOSAL Oil based paints Thinners/Strippers Stains/Varnish  Corrosives  Solvents  Cleaners/Polishes Old fuel 

Mark Dominguez, 47 years of age, from Cadott has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 4th offense, with one child in the vehicle under the age of 16.  On September 7, 2025, the Wisconsin State Patrol and Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on 250th St. at County Road O. During the crash investigation, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper observed the driver of unit 1,

Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday in Waupaca County.  Reports say the driver of an SUV hit someone who was walking in the roadway on County Highway Q.  The victim died at the scene.

Folks gathered Saturday at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds for the first-ever installment of a new foodie event.  BBQ Fest featured multiple vendors, live music and a backyard grilling competition.  Big Ten Bones placed first in the chicken and pork ribs categories. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Owners of a popular La Crosse restaurant say they will soon be closing their doors.  Piggy’s has been serving customers since 1980.  A social media post shared on Saturday states that they will be closing on Saturday, September 20th.  No reason for the closure was given though the message hints that the restaurant’s team has something simmering behind the scene for the future. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

A Green Bay man who reportedly led police in a high-speed chase on Saturday was arrested after being tased.  Officers say they tried to pull the motorist over in Fond du Lac County after they were observed to be speeding, but that they took off instead of stopping.  Stop sticks and a PIT maneuver were used to end the pursuit, and the suspect was tased after officers say they failed to comply with orders after exiting the vehicle.  The suspect

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to certain home delivery meals from Metabolic Meals has sickened over a dozen people and hospitalized seven in ten states.  The meals were made and delivered by the Metabolic Meals company during the week of July 28th.  The CDC said last Friday that some of those sickened were in Wisconsin.  Metabolic Meals’ website says it is a home delivery meal subscription service focused on macro-friendly meals.  The CDC said Metabolic Meals is