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Eau Claire
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at a home on Victory Street in Fall Creek just before 4 p.m. Monday when smoke was seen coming from the front—investigators found the fire started on the stove and spread to the kitchen cabinets before being quickly put out with no injuries reported. WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three people were charged with drug-related offenses after police searched a home at 534 Chippewa Street on Aug. 6 and found drug paraphernalia, money, THC, cocaine, LSD, and MDMA—Antonio Cantu and Dillon Linn are charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place. WEAU
- ➤ Police charged Du'Marion Stogner Monday—accused of murdering Andre Simmons in January, holding a man against his will, and beating a homeless man on a downtown bridge—and Jaden Denham for battery; Stogner is in jail and must go to court Thursday. WQOW
- ➤ Two men were charged with substantial battery after a cellphone video showed an attack on a downtown footbridge in October 2024—Jaden Denham is scheduled to appear on August 14th at 9:30 a.m. and Du’Marion Stogner will appear on September 18th at 11 a.m. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Stuff the Bus campaign is accepting donations of three or more unopened school supplies for students until Sunday, Aug. 17 at Culver’s on Brackett Avenue + a location on Golf Road by Oakwood Mall. The effort aims to provide needed supplies to support student success. WEAU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The WI DNR issued an air quality advisory for several counties including Eau Claire because Canadian wildfire smoke is driving air quality to unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. The advisory began Monday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. and will end today at 3 p.m.—official sources monitor the situation closely. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Highway 93 reopened ahead of schedule—ending a closure since mid-May—for through traffic between Eau Claire and the Trempealeau County line. The $8 million project included resurfacing the roadway and replacing the Clear Creek Bridge and a box culvert at Pine Creek before the planned late September finish. WEAU
- ➤ The Eau Claire City Council meets today at 4 p.m. to talk about a revised Century Code update—proposing changes that will go back to the Plan Commission—and to look at adding yield signs at 24 intersections near schools. The council will also have first readings on downtown parking rules—setting fees of $1 and 50 cents an hour from noon to 10 p.m.—and a new rule that would limit bikes and e-bikes on sidewalks to 15 mph, with parking taking effect on June 1, 2026. WQOW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Claire Kubb League is recruiting new players ahead of the 2026 U.S. National Championships and invites residents of all skill levels to join spring and fall teams at Heartbreakers. Teams cost $45 and must include at least two players—Eau Claire has hosted this championship for nearly two decades and draws competitors from several states. WEAU
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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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