Good Day
Eau Claire
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carolyn and Donald Schulte celebrated 70 years of marriage this morning in Durand with friends & family by sharing reflections on their life together, including raising six children and long farming days. Now at Care Partners, they credit open communication and mutual support for their lasting love. WEAU
- ➤ Hope Gospel Mission is hosting its second annual Strides for Hope Run and Walk this weekend in Eau Claire, inviting residents to join and support local outreach (community effort). Leader-Telegram
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin Public Radio host Larry Meiller, one of the state’s longest-serving voices, is set to retire in June after nearly 60 years on air. Before retiring, he toured the state and visited Eau Claire Tuesday night at the Pablo Center to speak with listeners + celebrate his career. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds that statewide school funding gaps have grown as referenda success dropped to 61% this spring. Rural districts in the Chippewa Valley are increasingly relying on referenda to fund rising costs, while one district that failed an operational referendum plans cuts and may retry in the fall. WQOW
- ➤ Hundreds of area students participated in Chippewa Valley Technical College's financial simulation 'Test Drive... Next Stop Reality' + managed by the Royal Credit Union Foundation; they picked career paths, earned mock paychecks and budgeted for expenses like transportation, healthcare, childcare and student loans. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chippewa County has contracted with First Choice (525 Park Ridge Court) to accept appliances and electronics for recycling. Residents may drop off free non-freon TVs, computers, and other items Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital opens a new Wound Care Center in Chippewa Falls today. The center, led by Dr. Emily Mason, is staffed by wound care experts who provide treatment for diabetic ulcers, burns, and other conditions. WEAU
- ➤ Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital opened a new Wound Care Center in Chippewa Falls on April 21, operating from the former St. Joseph's Hospital as it builds a new facility in Lake Hallie. The center, led by medical director Emily Mason, features two hyperbaric oxygen chambers - tripling treatment capacity to ease wait times and improve care. WQOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Regis met Fall Creek in baseball yesterday in a Cloverbelt contest. Eau Claire Memorial hosted River Falls in girls soccer, UW-Eau Claire played UW-Stevens Point in a WIAC softball doubleheader & Pablo Rincon earned WIAC athlete of the week honors. WEAU
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Randy & John Lebrun Concert
7-10 p.m. — 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery — No cover charge — Enjoy classic folk and rock tunes in a cozy gallery setting.
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Lanue - The 715 Series
7:15 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $18.96 — Experience heartfelt songwriting and velvety vocals layered over rich synths and percussion.
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Here We Grow Again 2026 Spring/Summer Sale
8 a.m.-1 p.m. — Hobbs Municipal Ice Center — Free admission — Discover the area's largest children's consignment sale with 400+ families offering gently used items and toys.
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Conectando Dreamers 3 with Ross Mintzer
9-11:30 p.m. — The 410 Bar — $5 donation from each ticket — Experience an inspiring evening of electronic music while supporting youth music education.
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Leadership in Peer Support Summit
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire — Check website for details — A day of empowerment, learning, and networking for peer support leaders featuring keynote speaker Johanna Lohman.
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CEDC 2026 Annual Meeting
7-9:30 a.m. — Eau Claire Event District — Free entry — Engage with local leaders and innovators to envision Eau Claire's future.
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Mike Stanley Live Comedy Show
7:00 PM — The Plus — $10 adv, $15 door — Experience the wit and warmth of renowned comedian Mike Stanley in a night of unforgettable stand-up.
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The 715 Hawaiian Shirt Hullabaloo
5-9 p.m. — The Brewing Projekt — Free entry — Kick off summer with drink specials and tropical vibes in your best Hawaiian shirt.
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