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Eau Claire
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Student Transit buses are parked outside Culver’s on Brackett Ave — Golf Road — and Folsom St. in Eau Claire until Aug. 17 to collect unused school supplies in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year. Donating three or more items earns a free single scoop of custard. WQOW
- ➤ Camp Manitou in New Auburn broke ground on its new $6 million dining hall on Thursday to provide more space for over 1,800 summer campers with added features such as a stage, storm shelter, and extra bathrooms—community support was key and the hall will be ready by next summer. WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Zachary Gilman from Altoona entered not guilty pleas to drug and theft charges and his mother faces charges as well — online court records show a status conference will be held on Oct. 16th — which will set the next court dates. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced that Highway 93 in Eau Claire County finished construction early and will reopen Monday, Aug. 11. Some lanes will remain closed for final paving along the stretch from Cedar Road to the Trempealeau County line—drivers should plan for minor delays. WQOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Carson Park on Thursday evening, starting pitcher Cohen Gomez pitched a complete game shutout and led the Express to a 2-0 win over the Honkers, marking the 700- win milestone for field manager Dale Varsho and pitching coach Vic Cable. They became the first coaches in league history to reach this mark. WEAU
- ➤ The Chippewa Area Ice Arena is making major changes as the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association runs its 'Keeping it Cool' Campaign to raise funds for a new ice chiller — the campaign has raised over half of the $1.6 million needed and will complete upgrades within three years with strong community support. WEAU
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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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