Good morning, Eau Claire.

May X. Kong, 42, from Eau Claire was sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded gun as a convicted felon — she will also serve three years of supervised release.

Senator Tammy Baldwin visited NorthLakes Community Clinics in Eau Claire Friday morning to speak with community members about health care and warn that a new budget could hurt rural hospitals and Medicaid users—Congressman Derrick Van Orden held his own event Friday afternoon addressing related concerns.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden met with local business owners in Eau Claire and explained that the One Big Beautiful Bill provides tax deductions for equipment, encourages new investments, and offers research breaks while promising an extra $1 billion for Badger Care—he argued that claims of cutting Medicaid are false.

Officials at the Dunn County Aging and Disability Resource Center say they have only one driver left and are asking for volunteer drivers to transport residents over 60 or with disabilities to medical appointments—many local veterans also rely on the service.

Volunteers use their own vehicles and receive mileage reimbursement with riders paying 35 cent per mile—additional drivers are needed for the Meals on Wheels program.

City officials said the Eddy Street bridge remains closed to vehicles—only open to pedestrians and bicyclists—while Union Pacific Railroad is set to inspect the repairs next week to determine when it can reopen.

Eau Claire County has joined a deflection program funded by state opioid settlement funds to help people with addiction avoid arrest and hospital care.

Sheriff Riewestahl and Brittany Nessel say the voluntary option offers an early chance to get help and change lives before problems worsen.

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.

Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Volume One & The Local Store — Ticketed event — Experience a charming trolley ride through Eau Claire’s historic neighborhoods and scenic sites.