Good Day
Eau Claire
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, the Eau Claire Police Department hosted National Night Out at Carson Park as hundreds of families enjoyed free food, games, and activities while local first responders and other agencies took part— the event featured a tug-of-war contest with the police chief against the fire chief and ended with a bike raffle for children. WQOW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The UW-Eau Claire Foundation and Blugold Real Estate Foundation received the Paragon Award for their work on The Sonnentag and related projects that created jobs and boosted the community’s economy. Curt Krizan said he was honored to accept the award—he thanked community partners and business leaders for their support. WEAU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Eau Claire is turning 93 acres, including dead grass along Highway 53, into pollinator-friendly land after herbicide spraying in June and July+ officials said contractors will till the areas this week. Contractors will spray again roughly three weeks later and plant new seeds in the third week of September+ the project remains on schedule. WQOW
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Bankers Association warned Eau Claire customers that bank spoofing scams—calls that use fake bank numbers to ask for personal details—are on the rise and advised anyone who receives such a call to hang up and call their bank using the official number. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ According to the Department of Corrections, over 63,000 people were on probation or parole in 2024 and a new law, Assembly Bill 85, could send them back to prison for even minor violations—lawmakers and advocates will discuss the bill at a panel on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. WEAU
- ➤ Both on and off ramps headed north on US 53 at the North Crossing will close overnight Friday and remain closed into Saturday afternoon for pavement repairs near the US 53/WIS 312 interchange—WisDOT stated closures begin at 8:00 p.m. Friday with detours via the US 53/Melby Street interchange, Melby Street, Business 53 and WIS 312 and are weather dependent. News8000.com
- ➤ Eau Claire County’s Human Services Department is proposing a $53,631,250 budget for 2026—amid financial uncertainties caused by federal and state decisions that may impact local funding. Leader-Telegram
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Peter Antoniou Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — The Plus — $20 adv, $25 door — Experience mind-reading mixed with sharp wit and comedy from an international sensation.
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Live Music: 40 Fingers
2-5 p.m. — River Bend Winery & Distillery — Free entry — Dance to the upbeat sounds of 60s–80s hits performed by the talented 40 Fingers band.
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~ Neil Barringham
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