Good morning, Eau Claire.

The Eau Claire library has launched a new Community Languages Collection to serve readers whose first language is not English, featuring Spanish, French, Hmong, and Ojibwe books for adults and children.

Library Director Nancy Kerr said the selection reflects local language use and indigenous heritage—ARPA funds initially bought the titles and the library will use its own budget to maintain the collection—providing long-term support.

On Sunday, firefighters responded to a water rescue when a bystander pulled 45-year-old Douglas LaBarge from the Chippewa River near the Water Street Bridge—rescuers transported him by boat to Mayo Clinic Health System where he died.

An Eau Claire man accused of repeatedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in Lake Hallie on Friday appeared in Chippewa County Court Monday—he faces charges of attempted homicide.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foreigner and the Chippewa Falls High School Choir shared the stage at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair after the choir won a local radio contest—Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson said the performance supported music education by donating funds to school programs and urging lawmakers to preserve arts funding.

Starting this week, Eau Claire will upgrade 12 streets across residential and commercial zones using micro-surfacing as contractors shut each road one at a time to apply a slurry seal—roads dry in one to two hours.

Crews will repaint traffic lines after 10 to 14 days—overnight work on Golf Road will help lessen daytime delays.

WLAX Staff reported that the Kubb National Championship is set to take place soon in Eau Claire — officials are finalizing details on teams, schedule, and venue.

Country Jam USA

July 16-19 — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Ticket options available — Experience euphoria with headliners Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, and Sam Hunt in an unforgettable country music weekend.

Country Jam USA - Wisconsin

3:30-5:30 AM — Country Jam, Eau Claire — Tickets start at $314 — Experience top country artists including Bailey Zimmerman and Chase Rice at this summer festival.

Country Jam USA - Wisconsin Featuring Cole Swindell, Dylan Scott, and Sara Evans

1-5:30 a.m. — Country Jam, Eau Claire, WI — Tickets starting at $314 — Enjoy an exciting night of country music with top artists in a vibrant atmosphere.

The Gilmore Family Band Live Show

7-10 p.m. — Fox Run Tavern — Cost info not specified — Experience the musical journey of Shannon and Jason Gilmore in a lively tavern setting.

Wisconsin PPA Challenger Tournament

7 p.m. — Lake Hallie Pickleball @ Gower Park — $15 grounds pass — Experience top-tier pickleball action with exciting prize purses up for grabs.

Once More, Autumn Concert

9 p.m.-3 a.m. — Mousetrap Tavern — Free entry — Experience a night of indie and alternative sounds featuring Once More, Autumn, Green, and Two Castles.

Summer Sunday Concert Series: Petrichord Live

7-8 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful blend of original and cover folk tunes by sibling duo Petrichord on a summer Sunday evening.

Lyrical Hysterical Comedy Show with Maxwell Strozzi

8:00-9:45 p.m. — The Plus — $10 tickets, free drink for first 20 — Experience a unique blend of music and comedy with a local flair featuring Maxwell Strozzi.

1st Annual Gluten Free Bash

11 AM – 2 PM — Forage — Free entry — A gluten-friendly outing featuring savory eats, sweet treats, and community connections for food lovers.

We Care Eau Claire - Back to School Event

9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Phoenix Park — Free entry — Help local families by donating and packing backpacks for children returning to school.