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Eau Claire
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bob's House for Dogs is one of several Eau Claire recipients of the Green Bay Packers Foundation's $1.5 million grant cycle that supports civic programs such as animal welfare, health, and environmental causes statewide. WQOW
- ➤ Twin brothers with PKAN have inspired state fundraising for gene therapy research through the Full Court for a Cure campaign organized by Erin Binder and Mary McDaniels. Supporters and high schools will join the rally Monday, Dec. 22 at Barron High School with events like a basketball game, community meal & raffle. WEAU
- ➤ Local advocates are planning a candlelight vigil at Wilson Park at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 to honor lives lost among the homeless in Eau Claire. The event will feature remarks and a reading of names for those who passed away over the past year. WQOW
- ➤ Volunteers at Hope Gospel Mission are preparing for their 19th annual Christmas dinner, planning to serve over 650 guests at Hope Renewal Center on Mercantile Drive Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals will also be available for curbside pickup. WEAU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is backing Cascades’ $6 million expansion project at the Eau Claire facility, which will add 36 jobs over the next two years and boost local paper industry innovation. The investment will install a new converting line & promote sustainable growth. WEAU
- ➤ State officials urge residents to shop local this holiday season through the Shop Small Wisconsin initiative, which runs until Dec. 31. Deputy Secretary Rikkers visited Eau Claire Outdoors on North Barstow Street on Wednesday and said dollars spent locally help keep money in the community & support neighborhood businesses. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flynn Elementary students spent this week coloring cards for the 'Comfort and Care' winter drive, sending warm wishes to families before winter break begins. Leader-Telegram
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in dairy cattle in Dodge County this week after tests by the state Department of Agriculture + local dairy farmers in Eau Claire said they are more focused on falling milk prices than the virus, and they will continue monitoring their herds. WEAU
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Ben Katzner Live Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Experience the unique humor and storytelling of comedian Ben Katzner.
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Lindsey Stirling's Snow Waltz Tour
8-10 p.m. — Sonnentag Complex — $49.50+ — Experience a high-energy celebration with a blend of virtuosic violin, dance, and holiday favorites.
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Sunday Funday – Late-Night Board Games
8:30-11 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with a vast library of board games and themed activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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