Good Day
Eau Claire
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WQOW will welcome Keith Edwards back as an 18 News Evening Anchor at 5, 6 and 10pm starting Monday, Jan. 19 — joining new evening anchor Jessica Djukic and sport director Cooper Wild to bolster the trusted local news team. WQOW
- ➤ Feed My People Food Bank recorded high volunteer numbers in 2025 but saw a drop this January amid challenging winter weather — volunteers are still needed to drive trucks, pack food, and distribute supplies and the nonprofit quickly rescheduled events via Facebook. WQOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several UW campuses are named Carnegie Community Engagement Classified campuses to honor their work with local partners. The designation covers UW-Madison (UW-Whitewater, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside, and UW-Superior) and highlights their community commitment. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Claire Police Department announced the launch of the FIVE-EAU podcast, which will cover topics from crime prevention to local events. Episodes will air on the ECPD YouTube Channel, Spotify and the city website twice each month. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awarded $100,000 on Friday to 13 community organizations in Rusk, Chippewa, Taylor and Sawyer counties to support projects that address health inequities, including issues like substance use and behavioral health — a step toward enhancing local health. WEAU
- ➤ Local health officials in Eau Claire and La Crosse report that flu and COVID cases have risen in western Wisconsin over the past two months. Officials urge residents, especially vulnerable groups, to get vaccinated and practice prevention measures such as avoiding face touching + hand washing. WEAU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Weston mechanic advises drivers to check batteries, wipers, tires, and dashboard warning lights to avoid car troubles as temperatures drop next week. He also recommends synthetic oil for winter upkeep and keeping the fuel tank above half full to prevent condensation. WEAU
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Eclipse - Pink Floyd Tribute
7-10 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $40-$59 — Experience a mind-blowing journey through Pink Floyd’s greatest hits with exceptional musicianship and stunning audio-visual artistry.
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Twilight Bowl Performance
7:30 p.m. — Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild — Ticket information available — Experience the magic of live theater with the Twilight Bowl presentation.
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xox-EAU 5K Fun Run
Run the delightful xox-EAU 5K — 8 a.m. — River Prairie Park — Entry fee required — Enjoy lighthearted exercise in a vibrant community run.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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