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Eau Claire
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two motorcycle accidents occurred on August 31 in Lafayette and Eagle Point—one accident at about 1:45 p.m. in Lafayette involved a vehicle turning into a parking area colliding with a motorcycle that fatally injured 25-year-old Ramsey Stevens while injuring his passenger—and the other in Eagle Point at around 3 p.m. saw Bradley Copenhaver lose control, hit a tree, and be transported by helicopter in critical condition. WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ UW-Eau Claire Police investigated a burglary at the former Sacred Heart Hospital building on September 1 — officers found a forced-open door and security footage captured a young male with an obscured face entering and leaving in a white vehicle, possibly a 2018-2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, with two others. WQOW
- ➤ On Wednesday, Dakota Bilderback, 29, was charged with first-degree intentional homicide for shooting Michael Lee, 37, at a home on Sunset Drive — she told police she shot him to protect her children, cited mental health struggles and methamphetamine use, and is held on a $250,000 cash bond with no court date set. WQOW
- ➤ John Soung, 48, was sentenced to 5 years in prison and 5 years under supervised release for meth possession after police recovered 6 pounds of meth and a handgun from a storage rental unit in Eau Claire—Judge William Conley described the case as an escalation in his meth dealing history. News8000.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen school districts across Wisconsin have received nearly $1 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants from the Department of Workforce Development—funds that will upgrade technical training equipment for career education. Grants will support schools like Augusta, Durand-Arkansaw and Elk Mound by funding tools such as robotic welding systems and 3D printers—to help students build job-ready skills. WQOW
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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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