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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 14-year-old girl sustained serious head injuries and potentially life-threatening injuries in an e-scooter accident in Chippewa County after losing control and not wearing a helmet.  The Chippewa Herald

CRIME NEWS

  • In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 53-year-old Thomas Burback, charged with pointing a firearm at an officer, appeared in court, where probable cause was found for the charges against him.  WEAU

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Eau Claire's Pablo Center debuts its first FIRST Robotics Competition event, featuring high school teams in robotics matches and STEM activities, free to the public on August 17.  WQOW

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Eau Claire's first mattress recycling event successfully collected 260 mattresses, diverting them from landfills to 7 Rivers Recycling for repurposing, thus addressing environmental and landfill maintenance issues.  WQOW

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, focusing on expanding healthcare and supporting worker unions.  WQOW
  • Christian Phelps won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin Assembly District 93, defeating Nickolas Butler.  Leader-Telegram
  • Polling places in Eau Claire ran out of ballots due to unexpectedly high voter turnout in the partisan primary election, with efforts underway to replenish supplies.  WEAU

SPORTS NEWS

  • ECHC founder Curt Bestul celebrated his 100th birthday at the Carson Park Classic Tournament, emphasizing his deep passion for horseshoe pitching.  Leader-Telegram

EVENTS

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    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • DJ Trivia Night at Bowl Winkles

    Experience a fun and engaging evening of general knowledge trivia at Bowl Winkles, with opportunities to win prizes and play in league competitions.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Dan Alten Comedy Show at The Plus

    Experience a night of laughter with comedian Dan Alten, known for his surreal humor and engaging performances, at The Plus in Eau Claire.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Eggplant Heroes Perform Live at The Plus

    Experience a captivating musical evening with Eggplant Heroes, a collaboration featuring diverse musicians blending multi-part harmonies across various genres.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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