Good morning, Eau Claire.

A donated air conditioning unit and repair kept the Day Resource Center cool for nearly 100 daily guests amid rising summer heat.

PESI (a local non-profit) provided the timely aid as forecasts predict temperatures in the mid-90s and a heat index over 100 later this week.

Conair has recalled over 12,000 Cuisinart Propel+ four-burner grills for a tempered glass issue that may shatter during use.

No injuries have been reported and models sold at Lowe’s, Walmart and online from December 2024 through May 2025 should be decommissioned as consumers follow refund instructions on the company website.

Carson Park hosted music from the Cathy Reitx Trio Sunday afternoon to bring community members together at the Chippewa Valley Museum; next week the Chippewa Valley Composers Association will perform at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Sedimentation is limiting swimming and boating at Lake Altoona as local families note rising maintenance costs and lost recreation.

A dredge project is scheduled for winter 2027 following dam repairs and a lake drawdown by Eau Claire County (which may contribute to property value declines), if lake conditions continue to worsen.

Eau Claire Regis alum Cole Selvig was drafted in the 6th round by the Miami Marlins after a strong season with the Minnesota Gophers and summer pitching for the Eau Claire Express plus he helped lead his high school team to the 2022 WIAA State Championship.

On Sunday, Jul. 12, Eau Claire natives Cole Selvig and Dylan O’Connell were selected in Day 2 of the MLB draft.

Eau Claire clinched the 30th Annual River City Classic tournament title by topping Winona — the Express earned their third straight win over the La Crosse Loggers.

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.

Sunday Funday – Late-Night Board Games

9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of board games with a vast library and fun prizes for all ages.