Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 3,000 people in Eau Claire and Altoona experienced a power outage, with restoration expected by 10:45 p.m., also affecting WQOW's broadcast. WQOW
- ➤ Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free health and wellness services to veterans during its 'Give Vets a Smile' event. WEAU
- ➤ Several locations in Chippewa Valley offer indoor trick-or-treating on October 31 to accommodate for inclement weather, including universities, malls, and senior living centers. WQOW
- ➤ Eau Claire Transit is conducting a survey, funded by ARPA, to gather community input on desired changes and expansions to the city's public transportation, with a deadline by Thanksgiving. WQOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wayne Marek discussed upcoming Eau Claire Children's Theater events including 'Evil Dead the Musical', a flannel-themed event, and a jigsaw puzzle night on Daybreak. WQOW
- ➤ The 2024 Clearwater Jazz and Art Festival Holiday Edition in Eau Claire will feature nine bands and 20 artists, offering free admission and accepting goodwill donations for musician compensation. WEAU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Western Wisconsin experienced record-breaking high temperatures, followed by a forecast of rain, storms, and potential snow through Thursday. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire city workers face increasing workloads with a reduced staff size for parks and street maintenance, despite the city's efforts to mitigate the issue including a proposal for new positions. WEAU
- ➤ Rebecca Cooke and Derrick Van Orden set a new record for the most expensive race in the 3rd Congressional District's history, with Cooke raising over $5.3 million and Van Orden over $6.6 million. WQOW
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Pat McCurdy Live Performance
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Swan Lake Performance by World Ballet Company
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Trivia Night at Bowl Winkle's
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Wedi Certified Installer Workshop in Eau Claire, WI
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FM Down Live with Parker Reed and The Lucid Dreamers at The Plus
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Eau Claire Psychic, Paranormal, and Wellness Fair
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Hoppy Time: Rabbit Social Gathering
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