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Eau Claire
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from UW-Eau Claire Pinky Swear Pack and the pickleball club will host a tournament on Sunday, April 13 at the McPhee Center to raise money for kids with cancer—teams pay $10 and players $5, and sign-ups are due by Saturday, April 12. WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 52-year-old Jay Conklin was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison with 5 years extended supervision—consecutive to his current sentence—for attempting to hire fellow inmates to kill a prosecutor after being convicted of solicitation of first-degree intentional homicide. WIProud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Flynn Elementary School in Eau Claire, students work with Earthbound Environmental Solutions on a compost fundraiser that will run through April 22, with each $25 bag aiming to help reach a $1,200 goal for the school. The project teaches sustainability as community members buy compost for garden needs—reinforcing both environmental efforts and school funding. WEAU
- ➤ At Chippewa Valley Technical College, 20 culinary management students competed over several weeks to create the perfect Wisconsin sandwich using horseradish from Silver Spring Foods. Judges chose Kenya Gomez’s creation, the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, which will appear on menus at Eau Claire Cheese and Deli and KP Catering. WIProud
- ➤ UWEC shared its Vision 2030 strategic plan with local business and community leaders on Wednesday morning. The plan—aimed at boosting research and innovation—will guide campus improvements in the coming years. Leader-Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Motorists on northbound US 53 will face lane closures between River Prairie Drive and WIS 312 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, April 21—this inspection will also close the northbound on-ramp at River Prairie Drive—while southbound drivers will see lane closures from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 23 during a bridge check over the Eau Claire River. Motorists are urged to plan their trips as delays are expected and the work depends on the weather. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Claire City-County Health Department expects a loss of around $85,000 in federal funding — it was notified on March 27th that the federal decision to cancel the grants was made on March 24th. The department, which relies on federal funds, is working with the state to determine how the cuts will affect its services. WQOW
- ➤ Authentic Mental Health moved to Eau Claire's northside and now operates in the old Associated Bank building off Eddy Lane and Business 53, offering outpatient counseling for anxiety, depression — PTSD and grief. The clinic added four offices to meet growing community needs. WQOW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Claire Axemen held a press conference ahead of their late May debut and Elk Mound powerlifter Andres Carrillo committed to Midland University's program. In WIAC baseball, UW-Eau Claire lost both games to UW-Stevens Point—UW-Stout won two games on the road against UW-River Falls. WEAU
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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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