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Micon Cinemas features three new films — horror thriller 'Clayface,' animated adventure 'Wildwood,' and experimental documentary 'You Can See Everything' — across Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Oakwood Mall.

A kids’ Halloween party occurs Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with additional senior and classic horror screenings later this week.

Royal Credit Union and UW-Eau Claire received the Regents Business Partnership Award Thursday at RCU headquarters downtown — the honor recognizes their commitment to financial literacy and community support.

Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire was ranked No. 46 smart hospital in the world and No. 1 in Wisconsin by Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2027 for its digital care + AI innovation.

The honor builds on similar praise received by other Mayo Clinic locations.

Chippewa Valley Railroad hosts its annual Halloween Train ride tomorrow at Carson Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can donate non-perishable food items + $3 to support Feed My People Food Bank.

Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative secured financing to reopen the former HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital as a full-service facility in Chippewa Falls in August next year.

The plan will expand core services including a 24/7 emergency department, surgery, and extended care thanks to community contributions and local bank loans.

UW-Eau Claire volleyball will host defending national champions UW-Oshkosh on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 5 p.m. as part of Chippewa Valley Night with $5 tickets — the university urges community members to attend and support the game at Sonnentag.

Condesa, an upscale wood-fired Latin restaurant, will open downtown by the end of October in a 12,000 sqft space near the Pablo Center at the Confluence—supported by a $250,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

Owner Juan Pablo Nunez will partner with Chippewa Valley Technical College to train chefs.

On Thursday, Potato-Potahto donated baked stuffed potatoes + treats from local vendors at its Barstow Street location, giving Say Yes Missions and Ministry a break while serving hot meals to up to 200 people experiencing homelessness.