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Eau Claire
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire authorities suspended court proceedings for 33-year-old Andrey Sichuga—who had a gun on school grounds after refusing to leave Putnam Heights Elementary following a job rejection—and committed him to DHS with a review hearing scheduled for October 21. WIProud
- ➤ A Township of Union man was charged after the Eau Claire Regional SWAT Team carried out a search warrant on July 16 that led police to seize 17 firearms (handguns, hunting rifles, and semi-automatic AR-style rifles), drugs, and cash ($1,564); he is held on a $50,000 bond in Eau Claire County Jail. WQOW
- ➤ On July 16th, 2025, a search of a property in the Town of Union led authorities to detain three people and seize suspected drugs, firearms, and cash—43-year-old Shaun Fillmore now faces multiple drug and firearm charges with a $50,000 cash bond set. WEAU
- ➤ An Eau Claire man, James Jones, 38, was charged with causing death while driving with a suspended license after a fatal crash on July 19 at 12:45 p.m. at Hwy 12 and Green Meadows Road in the Town of Lincoln—police say a truck driver was injured and later died, his $5,000 bond was set, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 12. WEAU
- ➤ Eau Claire man Mark Sokolowski was charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after a two-vehicle crash on Christmas eve near Menomonie killed Correctional Officer Jeff Reynolds and injured four—he returned to court Tuesday—bound for further proceedings with an arraignment set for September 24. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aubrey Mancl, an Altoona High School student, is creating a sustainable pollinator garden project to earn a Girl Scouts Gold Award at Dimensions Living in Eau Claire. She planted annual and perennial flowers — a step that will let residents help care for the garden in the future. WIProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire residents got access last Tuesday when the city launched the Northern Lite Ride Service app that offers affordable rides to popular locations. The service operates Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.—general fares cost $1.75, student fares cost $1.25, and seniors pay 85 cents per ride. News8000.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grand Evening on the Bridge
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Grand Avenue Footbridge — Ticket options starting at $15 — Experience an evening of food, drinks, and community spirit at Eau Claire's premier fundraising event.
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The String Cheese Incident - Campout Concert
Two epic nights — August 15-16 — The Pines Music Park — Ticket price online — Enjoy a weekend of music, camping, and activities surrounded by nature.
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Zach Bryson Live Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Leona's Pizzeria — Cost TBD — Come hang out in Eau Claire and enjoy original songs from Nashville-based artist Zach Bryson.
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Exotic Pet Fair 2025
1-4 p.m. — Eau Claire Expo Center — Affordable pet supplies and adoption opportunities — Discover a variety of exotic animals and great deals on pet essentials.
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