Good morning, Eau Claire.

Just Between Friends hosted its annual back-to-school consignment event in Eau Claire, offering discounted toys, shoes, and clothes for children from newborn to teen sizes.

Owner Denise Klipsic said local families both shopped and sold items—helping them manage tight budgets as they prepared for school.

Realtor Nelly Rivas and her boyfriend and business partner Jeffrey Bowe opened the new wedding venue Paraiso Acres in New Auburn + Rivas recalled posing for a picture to mark the milestone.

An Eau Claire man was sentenced in Chippewa Falls to 10 years in prison—along with 10 years of extended supervision—for drug possession and distribution.

Eau Claire County Highway Commissioner Jon Johnson will become the new county administrator on September 8 after Kathryn Schauf retired earlier this summer.

He said his years leading the highway department will help him review internal projects, support local cities and towns, and learn how federal issues affect county services—tasks he expects will take several years.

More than 250 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment returned to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport on Saturday after a nearly year-long deployment to support Operations Spartan Shield, and families welcomed them home.

Rice Lake basketball star Adaline Sheplee announced on Sunday that she committed to the University of Wisconsin - Madison after connecting with new head coach Robin Pingeton plus noting her long-standing support for the Badgers.

She is a 4-star recruit and the highest ranked prospect since Latonya Sims in 1997 who averaged strong statistics on the court and also competed in volleyball and track.

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.

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.

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.