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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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Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!White House Drops Controversial Border Games | Eau Claire News
The White House just dropped a wild batch of video games on its official site — think border patrol simulations, zombie wall-building, and eagle-flying…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wisconsin Pushes for Police Body Cameras | Eau Claire News
Wisconsin lawmakers are heating up the debate over mandatory body cameras for police, sparked by a fatal shooting in Madison where officers had no cameras on…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Supreme Court Faces Election Ballot Crisis | Eau Claire News
The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to fast-track approval of new USPS rules that could block mail-in ballots—just weeks before…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!VW’s Bold Restructuring to Survive Global Shift | Eau Claire News
Volkswagen’s board just approved a bold restructuring: slashing 50,000 jobs and cutting its car lineup by half to stay competitive against cheap Chinese EVs…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Award-Winning Local News from Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
A Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper since 1914, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, delivers award-winning journalism to 30,000+ readers every…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Leader-Telegram's Legacy in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Still going strong since 1944, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a daily newspaper with a Pulitzer under its belt and a loyal 30K-circulation…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Leader-Telegram’s Legacy in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
The Leader-Telegram, a storied daily newspaper in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, founded in 1914, delivers reliable, award-winning journalism to 30,000 readers weekly…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mortgage Rates Surge Amid Bond Market Turmoil | Eau Claire News
Mortgage rates just hit 6.71% — the highest since July 2025 — as bond market turmoil, fueled by Iran tensions, soaring energy prices, and record-breaking…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Carson Peters-Berger Pleads Guilty | Eau Claire News
Carson Peters-Berger has pleaded guilty to the murder of 10-year-old Lily Peters, sealing his fate with a life sentence plus parole eligibility after 25 years…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Semi Fire Closes I-94 Eastbound | Eau Claire News
Semi-truck fire shuts down right lane of I-94 eastbound near Hwy 10—expect major delays until 7:30 PM. Drivers, brace for traffic and plan ahead. Wis. State…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!24-Hour Food Pantry Hits Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire just got a 24-hour food pantry called Nora’s Cupboards, open whenever you need it, no questions asked — thanks to Abide Church of the Nazarene and…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Maria Bartiromo Leaves Fox News | Eau Claire News
Maria Bartiromo’s 12.5-year Fox News run is ending with no permanent replacement in sight—her final episode aired yesterday, and her shows are being rebranded…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Measles Surge in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Measles is surging in southern Wisconsin with 110 confirmed cases this year—109 of whom weren’t vaccinated. Highly contagious and dangerous, especially for…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Discover the Leader-Telegram, Wisconsin’s historic daily newspaper since 1914, proudly serving the Chippewa Valley with a 30,000-strong readership and a…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Leader-Telegram’s Century of Local Journalism | Eau Claire News
For over a century, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been a cornerstone of local journalism—winning a Pulitzer Prize and serving 30,000…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News from Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
Discover the Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire’s historic daily newspaper since 1914, proudly serving the Chippewa Valley with award-winning journalism—including a…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Leader-Telegram: Wisconsin’s Trusted Local Voice | Eau Claire News
Discover the Leader-Telegram, Wisconsin’s historic daily newspaper since 1914, proudly serving the Chippewa Valley with award-winning journalism, a Pulitzer…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Pushes GOP, Votes, and Ammo | Eau Claire News
Trump’s rallying cry to GOP lawmakers ahead of midterms, despite shaky poll numbers, as he vows to personally campaign in 30 key races. A Boston judge weighs…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!USS Beloit Sailors Visit Home Port | Eau Claire News
Eight sailors from the USS Beloit are set to cruise into Beloit, Wisconsin, from September 4–7 for a whirlwind community celebration honoring the ship’s…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!McConnell Could Return to Senate Soon | Eau Claire News
Speculation swirls as Senator Mitch McConnell may return to the Senate floor by September 14—just weeks after a hospitalization and rehab stint. House…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gloria Steinem’s Lasting Feminist Torch | Eau Claire News
Gloria Steinem, the fearless face of second-wave feminism and a relentless champion for women’s rights, passed away at 92, leaving behind a legacy that…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Judge Blocks Birthright Citizenship Rollback | Eau Claire News
A federal judge has blocked a new executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, ruling it likely violates the Supreme Court’s prior decision…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Scams Hit Nearly Everyone | Eau Claire News
Scammers are hitting nearly everyone—98% of Americans say they’ve been targeted, and 30% have lost money or personal info, with some victims losing millions…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Missile Strike at Iranian Wedding | Eau Claire News
A devastating missile strike hit a wedding home in southern Iran, killing four—including two women and two children—and injuring over sixty, as videos show…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Discover the Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire’s historic daily newspaper since 1914, proudly serving west-central Wisconsin with award-winning journalism—including…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shooting in Minneapolis Targets Police | Eau Claire News
A tense shooting erupted downtown Minneapolis, leaving two police officers injured and prompting an immediate evacuation of the area. Governor Tim Walz…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump on a Coin Sold Out Fast | Eau Claire News
Trump’s face is now on a U.S. dollar coin—and they’re flying off shelves faster than you can say “out of stock.” The Mint rushed to release these…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Altoona Police Reclaim License Plate Surveillance | Eau Claire News
Altoona’s police department has ditched its Flock license plate reader contract over privacy concerns, high costs, and poor customer service — but they’re not…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fake Weapon Incident at Memorial High | Eau Claire News
A fake weapon brought to Memorial High School was swiftly reported and neutralized thanks to students using the district’s “Speak Up, Speak Out” system—proving…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Supreme Court to Decide Prediction Markets | Eau Claire News
New Jersey is pushing the Supreme Court to shut down prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing they’re illegal sportsbooks evading state gambling…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eau Claire Unveils AI Chatbot for City Services | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire just rolled out a smart new AI chatbot on its city website, designed to cut through digital clutter and help residents find answers faster—think of…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Search for Missing Wendy Champion in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Wendy Champion vanished early Tuesday near Wheeler, Wisconsin — authorities are urgently asking neighbors to scour security footage and outbuildings for clues…
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 journalism since 1914—30,000 copies a week…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NYC Bans AI for School Kids | Eau Claire News
New York City just hit pause on generative AI for millions of students—kindergarten through eighth grade—and shut down AI features in 38 major apps, sparking…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kwik Trip Ditches Roller Grills | Eau Claire News
Kwik Trip is ditching roller grills by September 21st, replacing them with individually wrapped hot grab-and-go items at the new “Hot Spot” window—making your…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hockey Returns to Lambeau Field | Eau Claire News
Lambeau Field is about to freeze over again—this time for college hockey. After a 20-year hiatus, Wisconsin’s men and women’s teams will battle Michigan and…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Finding Eden Rescue Auction | Eau Claire News
A new animal rescue in Eau Claire, Finding Eden Rescue, is making waves by saving animals facing euthanasia and giving them a second chance through foster…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Paid Parking Hits Eau Claire Businesses | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire’s new paid parking downtown is already stirring up debate — with local shops reporting steep drops in foot traffic, some even footing the bill for…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Colosseum Declared Red Zone | Eau Claire News
Rome’s Colosseum has been slapped with a “red zone” label as crime surges, triggering emergency measures from late August through December 24th — a historic…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Truck Spill Closes Highway Ramp | Eau Claire News
Truck Spill Closes Highway Ramp | Eau Claire News
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chevron’s Bold Bet on Venezuelan Oil | Eau Claire News
Chevron’s bold $7 billion bet on Venezuela’s oil future could double output by 2031, despite political turbulence and sanctions—making it the only major U.S…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iran Strikes U.S. Allies After Wedding Attack | Eau Claire News
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on U.S. allies in the Gulf after American airstrikes hit a wedding party, escalating tensions that have already spiked oil…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest | Eau Claire News
Tiger Woods just struck a plea deal for reckless driving after his March crash — no contest, no admission of guilt, but a five-year driver’s license…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jury Deadlocked in Nurse Trial | Eau Claire News
A former nurse accused of killing her three children is still on trial, admitting guilt but claiming postpartum psychosis drove her actions — while prosecutors…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tyler Robinson to Stand Trial | Eau Claire News
A judge has ordered Tyler Robinson to stand trial for the aggravated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, marking a major step toward justice for…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rain’s a Roll of the Dice This Week | Eau Claire News
Rain’s playing hide-and-seek this week—storms popped up early Wednesday with wind and hail, but most spots only got a whisper of moisture. Heat lingers in the…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!MapQuest Surges Back With Lake Ontario Stand | Eau Claire News
MapQuest is making a bold comeback, rocketing to 1 on the US App Store after defiantly refusing to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” — a move sparked by a…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shooting Outside Tucson Bar Under Investigation | Eau Claire News
Three people dead in a brutal early-morning shooting outside Tucson’s Venture-N Bar, sparking fears of a hate crime. The 44-year-old shooter, Ousman Ceesay…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Times Square Stabbing Leaves Two Dead | Eau Claire News
A chilling random stabbing in Times Square claimed the life of 32-year-old Bank of America employee Erin Piacenti, while a 68-year-old man was hospitalized…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UW-Eau Claire Back in Session | Eau Claire News
UW-Eau Claire kicked off the fall semester with electric energy—t-shirt giveaways, games, and student orgs blazing their presence. Students like Emma Halbach…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shutdown Averted Ahead of Midterms | Eau Claire News
The House just passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government running until December 11th, averting a shutdown and letting lawmakers focus on the…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Blankets for Kids in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
Warmth is on the way for kids in Eau Claire—local coffee lovers are rallying behind “Share the Warmth: Blankets for Children,” a drive running through November…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Your Voice Shapes Chippewa Valley Health | Eau Claire News
Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties are launching a community health survey to uncover the real health challenges locals face—your voice matters. The…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local News in Eau Claire | Eau Claire News
The Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been a trusted local voice since 1914, delivering daily news to 30,000 readers with its own printing press…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local Newspaper | Eau Claire News
A Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper since 1944, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, delivers serious journalism with pride—printing 30,000…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pulitzer-Winning Local Newspaper | Eau Claire News
For over a century, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been a powerhouse of local journalism—Pulitzer Prize-winning, seven-days-a-week, and…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Storms Linger, Rain Ahead | Eau Claire News
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are rolling through the area overnight, with a 40-60% chance mainly between I-90 and I-94. Eau Claire’s rain exposure…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to DUI | Eau Claire News
Tony Romo, former NFL QB and CBS analyst, pleaded no contest to a DWI charge after a July arrest in Wisconsin, leading to a six-month license suspension, an…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Winter School's Last Chance | Eau Claire News
Winter School District in Wisconsin faces dissolution unless voters approve a $1.5 million referendum this fall to cover an $890,000 budget deficit—after a…
Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Century of Award-Winning Local Journalism | Eau Claire News
A century-old daily newspaper in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the Leader-Telegram continues to thrive under Gannett, printing 30,000 copies daily from its local…