Good morning, Eau Claire.

Over 350 golfers played on Friday at Hickory Hills Golf Course in Eau Claire for the 36th Annual Charity Golf Outing to raise funds for the L.E.

Phillips Career Development Center, which helps people find jobs. Officials said a silent auction will run until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10—adding extra support for the center’s programs.

Today, the Empowered Parent Expo supports new and expecting families by offering free resources at the Eau Claire Children's Museum with booths on lactation consulting, birth centers, physical therapy and mental health support.

Organized by Mama Bear Family Care, the fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—free museum admission ensures both parents and children can attend together.

UW-Eau Claire will use a robot dog in its new assistive systems and robot engineering major to let students learn programming and hardware skills—its features include walking upstairs, shaking hands, and potential adaptations to help people with disabilities.

Lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota urged the Canadian Embassy to act as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to cloud Midwest air, compromising air quality.

They recommended using advanced technology for early fire detection— and boosting forest management to reduce future wildfire risks.

Minnesota now lets motorcycles filter through stopped traffic if they keep to 25 mph and at most 15 mph above the speed of surrounding cars.

Experts say drivers and riders from Eau Claire must learn the new rules—especially when crossing state lines—to avoid road hazards.

Carepool launched its new 24/7 on-demand medical ride service for aging adults & people with disabilities in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls on August 1 in response to recent hospital closures.

The service added five wheelchair-accessible vehicles and will hire 50 drivers to support Medicaid and Medicare members.

Charlotte Akervik returned to Eau Claire on August 1 with the Walter Cup Trophy—fans held the trophy at Dooley’s Pub.

The Eau Claire Express won their game with a score of 2 to 1 and teams from Augusta, Boyceville and Fall Creek recorded wins at the American Legion State softball tournament.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seymour Fever Fest

August 22-23 — Seymour Town Hall — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a family-friendly festival with inflatables, donkey baseball, live music, and a cornhole tournament.

Fever Fest 2025

4-10 p.m. — Seymour Ball Club — General Admission starting at $1.93 — An evening of local and national musical acts raising funds for youth sports.

Driftless Revelers Chuck Wagons West Tour Kick Off

8 PM - 2 AM — The Plus — $10 — Celebrate the Driftless Revelers' departure for their west coast tour with live music and new album releases.