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Eau Claire
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WEAU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WEAU
- ➤ 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. News8000.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WQOW
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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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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.
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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.
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