Good morning, Eau Claire.

A new study from UW-Eau Claire shows that without Lake Altoona conservation efforts, sedimentation could cut lakefront home values by up to 25 percent, costing nearly $800,000 in annual tax revenue.

Local officials plan to engage area farmers and begin dredging the eastern delta next year.

Local staff and volunteers will conduct a nighttime homeless count on July 22 across four counties including Eau Claire to gather vital data for funding reports and service planning.

Extra volunteer help is needed to ensure safe and accurate canvassing.

Paid parking in downtown is set to begin on August 1 after a short delay.

The parking system will charge from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday while mornings, & Sundays & holidays remain free.

Teddy Joas resigned as Regis girls basketball coach on Wednesday night after six seasons, finishing with a 98-50 record.

He cited family reasons & leadership differences as factors in his departure.

Six Express players competed in the Northwoods League All-Star game at the Field of Dreams in Iowa on Wednesday, July 8, representing the Great Plains division and showcasing local talent.

Ride Across Wisconsin

Ride Across Wisconsin — All day — Phoenix Park — Registration on website — A scenic cycling event with distances of 60, 100, and 175 miles through Chippewa Valley.

Mission Drive Street Party

4-8 p.m. — Basketball Court - North River Fronts — Bring your dish to pass — Enjoy great music, food, and community connections at the annual street party.

Country Jam USA - Day 2

12:00–22:00 — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Entry fee varies — Experience an iconic country music festival featuring top artists.

Country Jam USA - Day 3

12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Check event site for ticket details — Experience a day with the Texan country sound of Braxton Keith at this lively festival.

Sunday Funday: Late-Night Board Games

9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Dive into a diverse board game library with demos, competitions, and prizes for all ages.

Intaglio Collagraph Print Making Workshop

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $27.38 — Explore textures and patterns in this hands-on printmaking workshop with all materials provided.

Sunday Funday: Late-Night Board Games

9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Gather for an evening of fun with a vast library of board games and interactive gameplay.

Zak Toscani Live Comedy Show

7:00 PM — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Experience the unique voice and wit of Zak Toscani in an intimate comedy setting.

37th Annual Charity Golf Outing

8:30 a.m. — Hickory Hills Golf Course — $100 — Enjoy a fun day of golfing, games, food, and networking while supporting a good cause.