Good morning, Eau Claire.

On Thursday, Eau Claire's first annual Travel Expo was held at West Creek Event Center as local travel agents helped residents plan guided tours, cruises, and resort trips.

Sabrina Steinhauer of Golden Horizon Travel urged attendees to book now for early discounts + secure upcoming winter and next year trips.

Eau Claire County Sheriff Deputies, Altoona Police, and 64 community members laced up Saturday morning at River Prairie Park for the annual Run with the Cops 5K + helped raise funds for the volunteer-run Crime Stoppers program.

The Big Rig Expo showcased semi-trucks yesterday in Eau Claire while donating profits to the local K-9 units of the police and sheriff departments; founder Dan Ravenhorst said the event marked its best turnout yet as it grew over four years.

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported that 29 fatal ATV and UTV accidents occurred this year—13 involving ATVs and 16 involving UTVs—as officials urge riders to wear helmets, seatbelts and follow safe riding practices.

A new WhatsApp scam is targeting Chippewa Valley residents as cybercriminals send fake voting links that hijack accounts; local experts urge checking messages by calling contacts (to help prevent unauthorized access).

High school students from Wisconsin and Minnesota gathered at the Pablo Center at the Confluence on Saturday for the Leviathan Robotics Rampage — an off-season competition hosted by FRC Team 8744 Leviathans to fine-tune their machines for the upcoming season.

Devil's Lake State Park added 38 acres yesterday, expanding its space for visitor recreation and wildlife conservation.

Park officials said the extra land will enhance trails and natural areas for the community.

Western Wisconsin faces a strong drought as Eau Claire recorded 0.28 inches of rain through Aug.

13 while a normal month brings 1.79 inches. Menomonie will vote Monday on extending its full lawn watering ban through Oct. 31 to lower water demand.

Fall Creek football finished week two of fall camp as teams prepared for the 2026 season in Eau Claire + the WBA state tournaments held quarterfinal matches.

The prep football season in Western Wisconsin kicks off on Aug.

20 and 21 with returning state qualifiers, new head coaches, and conference shifts prompting teams like Eau Claire North and Menomonie to adjust strategies as promising players prepare to shine on the field.