Good morning, Eau Claire.

UW-Eau Claire is hosting ChalkFest — a free urban art festival featuring chalk artwork along over a quarter mile of sidewalk — on Aug.

1. Nearly 200 artists will start at the Campus Mall at 7 a.m., and visitors can vote for their favorite pieces beginning at 11 a.m.

On Tuesday night, three individuals (County DA Peter Rindal, Jessica Bryan, and Bronson Stein from Bolton Refuge House) were honored at the Eau Claire County courthouse for their work assisting victims with the criminal justice system.

Wisconsin is set to receive over $275,000 from a $150 million settlement with 23andMe's bankruptcy trustee following a 2023 data breach that affected nearly 80,000 residents — a move aimed at boosting data safety.

AG Josh Kaul said companies must secure sensitive genetic information more effectively.

County public health officials warned that an ongoing heat wave is keeping evenings uncomfortably warm, so Eau Claire Transit will waive bus fares until Friday to help residents access air-conditioned rides (offering relief during this challenging weather).

A local ballot measure on health care affordability and access may appear on the November election ballot in Eau Claire and La Crosse after Community Action Wisconsin collected 13,000 signatures.

The measure will direct city councils to craft a plan based on local diagnosis, assessment and recommendations for affordable care.

Eau Claire native Dylan O’Connell was picked in the MLB Draft’s 15th round by the Athletics — marking a milestone in his 17-year baseball journey.

The Eau Claire Memorial graduate hopes his selection inspires local young players.

The red-hot Express are set to face the Mud Puppies today at home in an effort to secure their seventh win in eight games, while former star Dylan O’Connell discusses his MLB Draft selection and LJ Wells prepares to join a Belgian basketball league.

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.