Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 10 near 620th Avenue in Oak Grove injured one driver on Thursday afternoon in Pierce County — sheriff's deputies responded immediately and Kellen Spooner, 22, was taken to the hospital while the others were unharmed. WEAU
- ➤ A 17-year-old woman lost control of her car and hit a guardrail on County Road F near 820th Avenue Friday afternoon in the Town of Clifton—she was injured and taken to a hospital. WEAU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An Orthodox Christian bishop will visit Eau Claire for the first time as part of the local faith outreach—church officials said details about the origins of the small Greek Orthodox community remain unclear. Leader-Telegram
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student Transit is hiring new bus drivers and monitors ahead of the upcoming school year for routes covering Eau Claire and Altoona—adding support for severe weather, route changes, and driver absences. The company offers on-site training and lets drivers bring their young children to work to save on daycare costs. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Tammy Baldwin visited NorthLakes Community Clinic on Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire on Friday morning—she toured the facility to learn about its services. Leader-Telegram
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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~ Socrates
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