Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Eau Claire.
Bryce Jungbluth, a dedicated firefighter who died Friday after a medical emergency, is honored with a procession scheduled for Saturday (departing Minneapolis at 11 a.m. and arriving in Eau Claire by 12:30 p.m.).
City buildings will fly flags at half-staff (until Aug. 10) as the community pays tribute.
A film about Brewers broadcasting legend Bob Uecker is screening now in select Wisconsin theaters.
Directors Michael Vollmann and Steve Farr filmed his final seasons in the booth (a narrative that appeals to both ardent fans and newcomers) and say the positive audience response shows his lasting impact.
Nine middle and high school teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Indiana will compete at UW-Stout in Eau Claire in a Make48 competition lasting 48 hours to improve fast food dining.
The top two teams will advance to a national round in Kansas City.
On July 25 and 26, wildlife officials confirmed that wolves killed two hunting dogs in Eau Claire and Bayfield Counties — prompting the DNR to set a four-mile caution area around public lands and advising dog owners and hunters to keep dogs leashed or in sight.
Jim Falls Sturgeons won the CRBL championship (their first title) after beating the Eau Claire Cavaliers in extra innings; the Eau Claire Express lost 16-4 to the Madison Mallards Friday night, and the Eau Claire 19U legion baseball team fell in the AAA State semifinal against Sheboygan.
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.
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