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Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Eau Claire News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Eau Claire and Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley. From local government and business developments to the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, arts and culture, and community events across Eau Claire County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected…
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Smoke Clears, Heat Lingers, Storms Coming | Eau Claire News
Smoke and haze cleared slightly yesterday thanks to afternoon storms, but today’s front promises even better air quality—especially in western Wisconsin by…
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The Leader-Telegram’s Legacy in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
The Leader-Telegram, a historic daily newspaper in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been serving the Chippewa Valley since 1914 with unwavering commitment to quality…
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Menomonie Water Advisory Update | Eau Claire News
Menomonie’s boil water advisory is still in effect—boil all water before drinking or cooking, and expect it to last at least until Friday. Water pressure’s…
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Stay Safe at the Festivals | Eau Claire News
Beat the heat at Country Jam and Rock Fest with these essential tips: hydrate like your life depends on it, slather on sunscreen, and know the warning signs of…
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Wisconsin’s Air Quality Under Smoke Alert | Eau Claire News
Wisconsin’s choking on wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota—air quality’s hitting dangerous levels, with doctors urging short outdoor trips or N-95 masks…
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Rodriguez Drops Bid Over Financial Issues | Eau Claire News
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez has dropped out of the Wisconsin governor’s race, citing financial troubles that she says would’ve derailed her campaign and…
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Pulitzer-Winning Local News Legacy | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning legacy meets local grit: The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been delivering daily news since 1914—under Gannett since 1995—and…
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Pulitzer-Winning Local News from Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning local journalism lives on in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, thanks to the Leader-Telegram—a daily newspaper since 1914 with a 30,000-circulation…
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Summer Concert Canceled Due to Smoke | Eau Claire News
The Sounds Like Summer concert in Eau Claire has been canceled due to dangerous air quality caused by wildfire smoke drifting into the area. Organizers…
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Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning local powerhouse: The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been delivering daily news since 1914, printing 30,000 copies weekly right…
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Junior Cops: Future Officers in Training | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire’s Junior Police Academy just wrapped up its 10th year, giving high schoolers a real, hands-on peek into police work—from traffic stops to Taser…
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Pulitzer-Winning Local News from Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning local journalism lives on in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, thanks to the Leader-Telegram — a daily newspaper since 1914 that’s been turning out…
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The Leader-Telegram’s Century of Local News | Eau Claire News
For over a century, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has stood as a powerhouse of local journalism—printing daily for 30,000 readers right in the…
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A Century of Local Journalism | Eau Claire News
For over 100 years, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been a trusted local news source, proudly serving the Chippewa Valley with award-winning…
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Menomonie Water Crisis Deepens | Eau Claire News
Over 25% of Menomonie residents are without water as city officials scramble to fix a crisis triggered by extreme heat and dry weather, causing plummeting…
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Award-Winning Local News from Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
A historic, award-winning newspaper serving the Chippewa Valley since 1914, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, delivers daily news to 30,000 readers…
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Altoona’s New Zero-Interest Home Loan | Eau Claire News
Altoona’s new Safe Steps Home Improvement program is rolling out next Monday, offering zero-interest loans to low-to-moderate income homeowners for essential…
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Tomah Health Funds Food Pantries in Monroe County | Eau Claire News
Tomah Health Community Foundation drops $2,500 to Couleecap to boost food pantries in Sparta and Norwalk, a vital lifeline as USDA deliveries of milk, cheese…
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Bloomer Man Pleads No Contest in Assault Case | Eau Claire News
A Bloomer man, Christopher McLaughlin, faced serious allegations of sexual assault spanning from when a girl was ten to fourteen, allegedly occurring in…
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Wisconsin Gets $275K from 23andMe Data Breach Settlement | Eau Claire News
Wisconsin’s getting $275,000 from a $150 million settlement over a massive 23andMe data breach that exposed genetic info of nearly 7 million people — a wake-up…
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Eau Claire's $305M Infrastructure Boost | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire’s city council just approved a $305 million five-year capital plan — a major leap for infrastructure — with $26.3 million going straight to sewer…
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City Hall Parking Just Got Paid | Eau Claire News
City Hall Parking Just Got Paid | Eau Claire News
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Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer's Decades Early | Eau Claire News
A breakthrough blood test measuring p-tau217 protein could revolutionize Alzheimer’s detection—spotting disease markers up to decades before symptoms strike…
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Camp Nawakwa Celebrates 90 Years | Eau Claire News
Camp Nawakwa turns 90 this Sunday, inviting everyone to celebrate its legacy as a place where young women have built character through nature and community…
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Wisconsin Champions of Victims' Rights | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire County’s crime victim champions—District Attorney Peter Rindal, Victim Witness Coordinator Jessica Bryan, and Bronson Stein from Bolton Refuge…
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Menomonie Water Crisis Hits Hard | Eau Claire News
Menomonie’s water crisis is hitting hard—citywide irrigation bans are now in effect as extreme heat and overuse drain pressure from aging towers, leaving some…
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Tragic Family Deaths in Hawkins Township | Eau Claire News
Three adults found dead in a Hawkins Township home during a welfare check—Rocky Griffith, 76; Lona Kelley, 80; and their son Chad Griffith, 45—have sparked a…
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Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Discover the Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire’s historic daily newspaper since 1914, Pulitzer Prize winner and powerhouse of local journalism with a 30,000-copy…
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Justice Dept Targets NYT Reporters | Eau Claire News
The Justice Department has subpoenaed five New York Times reporters over their investigation into a controversial $400 million Air Force One upgrade — a jet…
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Man With Warrants Fires Gun in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
A 29-year-old man in Eau Claire, Raymond Ramirez, faces 13 charges—including felony gun possession as an out-of-state felon, reckless endangerment, and straw…
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West Nile Virus Alert in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
West Nile virus is showing up in Wisconsin — mosquitoes in Milwaukee and a bird in Bayfield have tested positive, marking the first cases this year. No human…
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Lincoln Memorial Pool Drain Mystery | Eau Claire News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is drained and under wraps after a controversial “American flag blue” paint job, amid claims of massive vandalism and…
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Wisconsin Smoke Advisory Extended | Eau Claire News
Wisconsin’s air is turning hazardous as wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario blankets the state—starting in the north and pushing south, hitting areas…
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Legacy of a Skyborne Hero | Eau Claire News
A retired Wisconsin Air National Guard lieutenant colonel with nearly 17,000 flight hours, including 500 combat missions, tragically died in a plane crash in…
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Michael Hurlburt Skips Hearing | Eau Claire News
Michael Hurlburt skipped his preliminary hearing, paving the way for trial in the shocking case of his mother’s murder. Charged with first-degree intentional…
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Missing Man in Clark County | Eau Claire News
Missing Man in Clark County | Eau Claire News
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Graham’s Sister Eyes Senate Seat | Eau Claire News
Trump pushes for Graham’s sister to fill Senate seat after his sudden death, sparking a scramble among South Carolina conservatives as a special election looms…
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White House Backs Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill | Eau Claire News
The White House has endorsed a bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at crippling Russia’s economy by giving President Trump unprecedented power to slap tariffs on…
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Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning journalism lives on in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, thanks to the storied Leader-Telegram—a daily newspaper since 1914 that still prints in-house…
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ICE Shooting in Maine Sparks Outcry | Eau Claire News
A deadly ICE encounter in Biddeford, Maine, has ignited national alarm — echoing a fatal shooting in Houston just days before. Witnesses say agents yelled…
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Your Vote Shapes November's Race | Eau Claire News
Don’t miss this August 11th partisan primary—it’s your chance to pick your party’s November nominees for Governor, Attorney General, Congress, and more. Stay…
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Heat Wave Warning: Stay Safe This Week | Eau Claire News
Heat’s hitting 103°F for three straight days—dangerously high. Extreme Heat Warning covers Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Polk, Barron, Rusk, St. Croix, Pepin…
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Beat the Heat Without Breaking the Grid | Eau Claire News
With scorching temps pushing energy demand to new highs, utilities are rolling out smart strategies to keep the power flowing. Co-ops like Eau Claire Energy…
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Man Shoots Dog, Then Fires at Wall | Eau Claire News
Sunday afternoon in Eau Claire turned chaotic when a 29-year-old man, armed and intoxicated, pulled a gun on a dog under a bridge—only to get mobbed by another…
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Pilot Finally Comes Home After 80 Years | Eau Claire News
After 80 years, a WWII pilot’s remains are finally identified — and he’s coming home. First Lieutenant Franklin McKinney vanished in 1944 during a…
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Heat Dome Returns This Weekend | Eau Claire News
Weather’s heating up fast—mid to upper 80s with sticky humidity this week, but storms are brewing as a weather boundary pushes southeast, bringing scattered…
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Award-Winning Local News from Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
A historic, Pulitzer-winning newspaper with deep roots in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the Leader-Telegram has been serving the Chippewa Valley since 1914—now under…
- Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been a trusted daily news source since 1914, earning a Pulitzer Prize and multiple awards for its…
- Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pulitzer-Winning Paper in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
A Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper since 1914, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, delivers serious journalism seven days a week to 30,000…
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U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait Attacks | Eau Claire News
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran to cripple its ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran’s attacks on merchant vessels — a move…
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Vance Returns to Wisconsin This Week | Eau Claire News
Vice President JD Vance is hitting Wisconsin again this Wednesday, stopping at the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee — his latest stop in a pattern of…
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Four GOP Candidates Clash in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Four Republican contenders battle it out in Wisconsin’s 7th District, each pitching distinct visions: Jessi Ebben slashes government overreach and defends…
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Storms on the Horizon This Week | Eau Claire News
July 4th weather was mostly sunny and comfortable, with highs in the mid-80s and light winds. But storms rolled in by Monday night, bringing scattered showers…
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Madison Gospel Run Returns with Inclusive Spirit | Eau Claire News
Get ready for the Madison Gospel 5K, 10K Run/Walk & Health Fair—back for its 8th year on July 11 at Penn Park! This faith-filled, family-focused event unites…
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ICE Shooting in Houston Sparks Outcry | Eau Claire News
A Houston man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop—his family says he was just working to finish homes and had no…
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Pulitzer-Winning Local News Legacy | Eau Claire News
For over a century, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been the trusted voice of the Chippewa Valley—earning a Pulitzer Prize and countless…
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Hope Village Expands with New Builds | Eau Claire News
Hope Village in Chippewa Falls is set to transform lives with a major expansion—five new buildings including apartments, duplexes, and a multi-purpose workshop…
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Madison Secures $30M for Veteran Homelessness | Eau Claire News
Madison’s about to get a slice of a $30 million federal grant—here’s how it’s going to crush veteran homelessness right here in town. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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US Soccer Out After Crushing Loss to Belgium | Eau Claire News
The U.S. men’s soccer team is out of the World Cup after a crushing 4-1 loss to Belgium, marking their first defeat at Lumen Field and ending their tournament…
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Storms Tonight, Sunshine Later | Eau Claire News
Tomorrow’s weather brings a wild ride: mornings in the 60s, then soaring to near 90 by afternoon under partly cloudy skies with scattered showers. The real…