Good morning, Eau Claire.

Community members gathered at River Prairie Park Tuesday night to support families facing homelessness at Family Promise’s Hike for the Homeless.

The event raised funds for shelter nights provided by Family Promise and Beacon House Shelter (which supports over 100 local children).

Kids in the Chippewa Valley got free shoes yesterday at the inaugural Kicks for Kids event by the Grace Community Program in Eau Claire — over 400 pairs were given to pre-registered families, and leftover shoes will later be available at the Grace Community Pantry for those still in need.

Bird proposed doubling its electric scooter area beyond downtown during Tuesday’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting — officials will gather community feedback and review safety concerns before deciding by next winter or spring.

Families can take advantage of the Just Between Friends sale at the Eau Claire Expo Center, where local parents can sell unused kids' items and find affordable secondhand supplies for back-to-school needs.

Tickets must be purchased online before arriving.

At its Aug. 17 meeting, the Altoona Board of Education approved bond terms for a $15.6 million referendum passed in April and noted taxpayers will face a tax increase of $0.60 per $1,000 of market value instead of the expected $0.72, as the district embarks on a four-phase campus update.

The City of Altoona is exploring other uses for an 80 acre site near Highway 12 originally planned for affordable housing due to high infrastructure costs, and it may develop light industrial and commercial space if interest from developers grows.

Menomonie and Cadott football teams are gearing up for their 2026 season—opening contests set to take place soon.