Good morning, Eau Claire.

Local organizations teamed up with Viterbo University, the Pablo Foundation + Chippewa Valley Learning in Retirement to host a workshop offering seniors volunteer and nonprofit opportunities today.

The event aims to ease loneliness and build community connections.

After a pipe burst damaged parts of the library last Friday, Fall Creek Public Library reopened Tuesday for hold pick-ups only and canceled story time for two weeks — staff plan to resume more services as repairs progress.

On Tuesday, National Coffee Day highlights local coffee shops facing rising supply costs as the USDA reported a 6% increase in retail prices over the past year.

The Goat Coffee House raised prices in 2025 while The French Press cuts costs by buying milk from Aldi to hold menu prices steady.

Local gas station customers face rising fuel costs as regular gas is 50.9% higher than last year and diesel prices hit record highs.

Residents are cutting back on expenses and hope prices ease after the midterms.

UW-Eau Claire will feature its final public and private planetarium showings at L.E.

Phillips Science Hall every Thursday at 7 p.m. until Dec. 10 (excluding Thanksgiving) as the university prepares to transition to the new Riverside Science Center in summer 2027.

UW-Eau Claire Chess Club welcomes international master John Bartholomew on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 1 p.m. for a free simul exhibition where up to 30 players can test their skills+registration is required due to limited spots.

The Eau Claire River Watershed Coalition invites residents to share input via an 8-12 minute survey (open to anyone living, working, or playing in the watershed) to update strategies that curb phosphorus runoff and sediment from farms and development, aiming to improve water quality and habitat health.

The Blair City Council met yesterday at (4:30 p.m.) to discuss rat abatement after community reports near Dollar General on W.

Broadway Street in Blair, and WEAU’s Thomas Payeur provided a live update from the scene at 6 p.m.

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Eau Claire North hosted Eau Claire Memorial in a storied boys soccer rivalry.

Local volleyball games featured Regis vs. Bloomer, Chippewa Falls vs. Wisconsin Rapids, and Altoona vs. Menomonie while UW-Eau Claire football practiced ahead of its WIAC opener.

The Senate passed the College Sports Act that will set national rules for college athlete compensation & local athletic directors say it could impact student opportunities in the Chippewa Valley.

The bill now awaits House review.