Good morning, Eau Claire.

Authorities charged 43-year-old Anthony Brooks, owner of Brooks Home Renovations in Eau Claire, with 14 counts of theft by contractor after a client paid $130,000 for a garage addition that was never completed—online court records show a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Tickets are on sale for Lindsey Stirling’s Snow Waltz Tour when she will perform at The Sonnentag in Eau Claire on December 22nd.

VIP packages include front row seating, a meet-and-greet, a holiday video session, and new merchandise — pre-sale tickets are already available.

The Eau Claire City Council will vote on a proposal to add a 15—mile per hour speed limit for bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other personal devices on trails and sidewalks as residents raised safety concerns; the public will share input at Monday’s City Council public hearing.

Emergency responders and fire crews simulated a collision between a military aircraft and a smaller plane on August 21 at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport—using volunteers as crash victims to practice handling a mass casualty event.

Officials said the exercise will help refine protocols—improving emergency coordination in real crises.

On August 28, the Eau Claire Health Alliance and City-County Health Department will host an overdose prevention workshop at the L.E.

Phillips Memorial Public Library's Riverview Room from 5:30 to 7 p.m.—participants will learn to recognize overdoses, use Narcan, and respond properly, with local opioid data shared and supplies provided to those who register by August 27.

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.

Stand-Up Comedy Night with James Stanley

7:00 PM — The Plus — $10 adv ($15 door) — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star James Stanley, known for his sharp writing and impressive stage presence.

World of Pickleball Tournament in Eau Claire

9 AM – 12 PM — McDonough Park Pickleball Courts — $5,000 prize — Compete in Eau Claire's exciting pickleball tournament and connect with local players.

Gathering of the Waters Powwow

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Valley Sports Academy — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous culture with drumming, dance specials, workshops, and food trucks.

Amy Grant Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price TBA — Experience a legendary evening with Amy Grant as she performs her heartfelt songs from a career spanning four decades.