Shows / Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

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…
Episodes
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning local news powerhouse: The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been delivering daily journalism since 1914, proudly serving the…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Arkansas Man Pleads Guilty in Child Exploitation Case | Eau Claire News
A 41-year-old Arkansas man, Gary Day, has pleaded guilty to enticement and child pornography charges after a chilling online relationship with a 16-year-old…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Composting Made Easy in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
Two Eau Claire city council members are pushing to make composting effortless by including organic waste pickup in regular trash services—no extra cost, just…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News from Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning local news powerhouse: The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been delivering daily, award-caliber journalism since 1914 — and…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Xbox Restructures Amid AI Shifts | Eau Claire News
Microsoft is reshaping its gaming future, cutting nearly 2,000 Xbox jobs as it rethinks strategy amid fierce competition and AI-driven industry shifts. While…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News from Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning local journalism meets daily news delivery in Eau Claire, Wisconsin — the Leader-Telegram, a Gannett-owned staple since 1995, has been a…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eaux Claires Street Faire Returns | Eau Claire News
Eaux Claires Festival is back with a splash—kicking off with the free Water Street Faire on July 23rd, featuring food trucks, local vendors, live music, and…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Faith Leaders Unite for Voting Rights | Eau Claire News
Faith leaders from across the nation united at the Wisconsin Capitol ahead of the midterms, rallying around a powerful message: trust your vote, protect every…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Missing in Pine Valley Township | Eau Claire News
Man Missing in Pine Valley Township | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Leader-Telegram’s Legacy in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been a trusted local news source since 1914, earning a Pulitzer Prize and printing 30,000 copies daily under…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lake Altoona’s Economic Lifeline at Risk | Eau Claire News
A new study warns Lake Altoona could lose over $35 million in property value—and nearly $800,000 in annual tax revenue—if pollution isn’t controlled. With…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shane Helmbrecht’s Case Stalls Again | Eau Claire News
Shane Helmbrecht’s murder trial for the 2016 killing of neighbor Jenn Ward is stalled again as his defense challenges his mental competency — a legal battle…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Power Outage Halts Summer School | Eau Claire News
South Middle School’s summer program was abruptly canceled Wednesday after a city-wide power outage hit Eau Claire’s south side, forcing the school to shut…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism meets hometown pride in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where the Leader-Telegram—founded in 1914 and proudly local since day…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rural Health Push Meets Political Heat | Eau Claire News
Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Dr. Mehmet Oz hit the Chippewa Valley to spotlight rural healthcare reform, touring Marshfield Medical Center and a health…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hot and Humid Weather Ahead | Eau Claire News
Rain has rolled out, clearing the way for a warm, dry stretch—sunny skies, temps in the low to mid 80s, and less humidity through Friday. Saturday heats up…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Oil Jumps, AI Steadies, Markets React | Eau Claire News
Stocks danced nervously as conflict tensions eased then clarified, sending the S&P 500 dipping and rebounding. Oil surged over 5%, reigniting inflation fears…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Crowley Drops Governor Bid | Eau Claire News
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has dropped out of the governor’s race, citing a clear call from Wisconsinites for leaders who are present, honest…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eau Claire Property Revaluation 2027 | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire’s big property revaluation kicks off in 2027 under new City Assessor Deneen Nagel, aiming to ensure fair, market-based valuations and balanced tax…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Driver’s Fatal Crash and Charges | Eau Claire News
A deadly crash on I-94 in May claimed the life of 68-year-old Duane Zaugg after his SUV was struck by a speeding car driven by 21-year-old Lacey Georgeson…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wisconsin Fugitive Faces Dual Charges | Eau Claire News
Dakota Leis, 35, is behind bars after a high-stakes manhunt in Wisconsin—facing felony meth charges from three undercover buys in Eau Claire and a litany of…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AI Stocks Surge Amid Earnings Watch | Eau Claire News
AI stocks keep soaring as SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut rockets 13%, fueling market gains after a strong week for the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq — but rising…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eau Claire Council Votes on Big Changes | Eau Claire News
Next Tuesday, Eau Claire’s City Council faces big decisions: they’re eyeing a 200-acre plot on County Highway EE for industrial expansion to accommodate…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lorenzo Salgado Araujo: A Father’s Tragic End | Eau Claire News
A deadly confrontation between ICE agents and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national and devoted father of three, has sparked outrage and calls…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Florida Woman Charged in Fatal Crash | Eau Claire News
A Florida woman, Teresa Lowman, 46, faces deadly charges after a February crash on I-94 that killed a semi-truck driver. Dash cam footage shows her truck…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FEMA Aid Open for Wisconsin Flood Victims | Eau Claire News
FEMA is now accepting disaster aid applications for Wisconsin residents hit by spring storms and floods — especially in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Aspirus Builds New Hospital in Chippewa Falls | Eau Claire News
Aspirus Health is set to open a brand-new 35,000-square-foot hospital in Chippewa Falls on September 22, 2026, on a 22-acre lot near Highway 29 — designed to…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!EPA Approves More PFAS Pesticides | Eau Claire News
The EPA just approved three new PFAS pesticides — bringing the total to five under the Trump administration — despite knowing these “forever chemicals” are…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bayeux Tapestry Returns to Britain | Eau Claire News
After nearly a thousand years, the Bayeux Tapestry has made its triumphant return to Britain, arriving in London under heavy police escort and set to dazzle…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Beach Weather Alert This Weekend | Eau Claire News
Get ready for a sizzling weekend—temps hit the upper 80s and low 90s with zero rain, perfect for beach days and outdoor fun. But beware: Sunday’s heat index…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Maine Dems Race to Replace Senate Nominee | Eau Claire News
Maine Democrats race against the clock to replace withdrawn progressive Senate hopeful Graham Platner, facing a July 27 deadline to pick a new candidate who…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Music Bridges Memory Gaps This Summer | Eau Claire News
Get ready to sing along this summer at the Stand in the Light Memory Choir Summer Series — a powerful, weekly gathering every Thursday where people with…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Buffalo County Seeks New Sheriff | Eau Claire News
Buffalo County is seeking a new sheriff as Michael H. Osmond steps down July 13th—Governor Tony Evers is now accepting applications for a role that will last…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!HIV Treatment at Risk as PEPFAR Shifts | Eau Claire News
HIV treatment for millions across Africa hangs in the balance as 120 CDC funding awards expire in September with no clear replacement plan. PEPFAR, the…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!China’s Reusable Rocket Breakthrough | Eau Claire News
China just pulled off a major space milestone by successfully landing the first stage of its new Long March-10 rocket — a reusable tech breakthrough that could…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hulsey’s Write-In Bid for Voters | Eau Claire News
Brett Hulsey, a Democrat who missed the ballot deadline, is launching a write-in campaign to give voters a second chance to support his $1.8 billion plan — one…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SK Hynix’s AI Chip Bet | Eau Claire News
SK Hynix just shattered records with the largest U.S. stock market debut ever for a foreign company, fueled by soaring demand for AI chips. As global data…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Senator Graham’s Sudden Passing Shocks Washington | Eau Claire News
Senator Lindsey Graham, a decades-long public servant and Air Force veteran, passed away suddenly, sending shockwaves through Washington. Colleagues from…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Grassley Probes Patel’s FBI Travel | Eau Claire News
Senator Chuck Grassley is demanding transparency from FBI Director Kash Patel over his use of government jets and luxury BMW purchases, requesting detailed…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Pulitzer-winning local news powerhouse: The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been delivering daily journalism since 1914, boasting a 30,000-copy…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pontoon Boat Capsizes on Lake Pepin | Eau Claire News
A pontoon boat capsized on Lake Pepin late Saturday night, leaving three survivors clinging to the overturned vessel and three others missing. Emergency crews…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mexico Demands Accountability for Detention Deaths | Eau Claire News
Mexico is escalating diplomatic pressure on the U.S. over the deaths of 17 of its citizens during or after immigration enforcement under the Trump…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Three Missing Found Dead on Lake Pepin | Eau Claire News
A harrowing night on Lake Pepin ended in tragedy as a capsized pontoon boat left three people missing and ultimately dead, prompting a massive, cross-state…