Good morning, Eau Claire.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Eau Claire is hosting a two-day customer appreciation event today with free car washes, food, games and prizes to collect donations for local charities — similar events are held at locations in Wausau, Weston, Stevens Point and Plover.

Today, a team from Dell’s Architectural Antiques is salvaging bricks, stone, and 1800s woodwork at 1310 State Street before a fire-damaged home is demolished in two weeks — they hope saved pieces will support future construction that honors its past.

155 golfers participated in Friday's 'Tee it up for the Troops' event at Hickory hills as they honored veterans for 9/11.

A T-6 fighter plane flyover and a walk of honor added to the fundraising effort supporting local and national veteran groups.

Retired pilot Jim Anderson and local leaders observed a memorial in Cadott yesterday to honor those lost on Sept.

11 — a reminder of 9/11’s lasting impact — with bell tolls, music, prayers and reflections that united the community.

Wall-To-Wall Carpet One – now in its 12th annual Fill the Bucket campaign with Tunnels to Towers – in Eau Claire is accepting donations from Sept.

11 to Sept. 11 next year to support military members and first responders.

Eau Claire native John Hart returned to the World Trade Center on Sept.

11 to help others and is remembered 25 years later as a local hero. Memorials in western Wisconsin honor Hart and other service members who lost their lives in the attacks and subsequent conflicts.

Former WEAU anchor Judy Clark recalled the shock of 9/11 25 years ago and emphasized how local news brought the community together during that historic day.

She urged that younger generations learn from the events that forever changed our sense of safety.

Officials plan to raise $4 million for a museum, community room + offices at the 9/11 memorial, which opened in 2021.

The expansion is set to honor one of its own and add space for community remembrance.

Micon theaters are showing the sequel to 'Practical Magic' and new films in Eau Claire, including indie comedy 'Canoe Dig It?' at Oakwood Mall Monday evening and 'Driving Miss Daisy' for seniors Tuesday morning.

Downtown Cinema is closed (due to smoke damage).

CVTC students in law enforcement and fire/EMS programs honored first responders who died on 9/11 at a ceremony held Friday morning at the college (with colors presented by Eau Claire and Altoona officers).

Officer Dan Layhew stressed that true heroes face danger to save lives.

UW Eau Claire held its fourth annual Sue Strowig Memorial Bark Break Friday to ease student stress—faculty and staff brought dogs and awarded two $500 scholarships, while more Blugold Welcome events are scheduled for this weekend.

On Sep. 11, Dennis McCoy nominated Oakleaf Surgical Hospital's second-floor nursing staff and praised their professional, courteous care provided to patients + visitors, noting the team set a high standard for local health services.