Good Day
Eau Claire
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Men and a Truck is hosting its annual Movers for Moms donation drive in Eau Claire today — local businesses including every Eau Claire Starbucks, Valley Sports Academy and the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce have set up boxes for personal care items, canned goods and gift cards to benefit Bolton Refuge House. The drive will continue until May 9. WQOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 52-year-old Eau Claire man, Jay Conklin, was sentenced to 7 years, 6 months in prison and 5 years of extended supervision—consecutive to his current term—after pleading no contest to solicitation of first-degree intentional homicide for trying to hire inmates at Stanley Correctional Institution to kill a prosecutor. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty Chippewa Valley Technical College culinary management students competed Tuesday morning to create a Wisconsin sandwich using horseradish from Silver Spring Foods. Winners will see their sandwiches on the menus at Eau Claire Cheese and Deli and KP Catering — judges from Silver Spring Foods led the contest. WEAU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 5, the Arbor Day Foundation partnered with Subaru to hand out 100 free trees in Eau Claire in preparation for Arbor Day — scheduled for Friday, April 25. Trees were also distributed in La Crosse, Madison, and Milwaukee to help improve community air quality. WEAU
- ➤ The 18 Storm Track team is hosting Severe Weather Awareness Week from April 7 to 11 to explain hazards and give safety tips for severe weather events. Monday focused on flooding and Tuesday covers severe thunderstorms and tornado risks—more on tornadoes will be shared on Thursday. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new water utility grading system showed that Eau Claire earned an A for water quality—indicating the city performed well on its report card. Leader-Telegram
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Midwest MetaParaCon
3 PM – 10 PM — 5150 Old Mill Plaza, Eau Claire, WI — Admission details pending — Dive into a captivating world of metaphysical and paranormal exploration.
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Chippewa Valley Bee Expo
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds — $15 GA, FREE for 10/under — Explore presentations and demos focused on bees, gardening, and honey crafts.
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Whimsy Workshop: Inside Buildings and Furniture
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Unleash your creativity by drawing whimsical indoor scenes from your favorite characters.
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R3 Recreational Sports Day
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Bowl Winkle's — Free entry — Enjoy a fun afternoon of unified bowling with R3 UCS students and teachers.
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Trampled By Turtles Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $53.61 - $103.54 — Experience the energetic fusion of bluegrass and rock from this Duluth-based band.
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Technique Tuesday - Whimsy Workshop: Wonky Vases and Florals
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Unleash creativity with stunning, colorful floral designs and unique vase creations.
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Pre-Registration Deadline for Tournament
12:00 AM – 10:05 PM — Elite Karate Studios — Registration required — Submit pre-registration forms and payments to qualify for the tournament.
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Purses with Purpose Silent Auction
5:30 p.m. — The Florian Gardens Conference Center — $45 — Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a silent auction featuring stylish purses for a great cause.
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Eau Claire Extravaganza Card Show
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Best Western Plus Eau Claire Conference Center — Free entry — Explore 125 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and more at this vibrant card show.
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Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show
April 26-27 — Eau Claire County Exposition Center — Admission varies — Explore the wonders of gems and minerals at this vibrant local show.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The smaller the change, the easier it is to stick to.
~ James Clear
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