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Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Eau Claire Community Humane Association is experiencing a decrease in adoptions during the holiday season, despite a constant intake of strays and surrenders.  WQOW
  • The Family Support Center in Chippewa Valley seeks volunteers for its crisis hotline and other services to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.  WQOW

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An 80-year-old man, Gregory Nerbovig, died from injuries after his SUV, carrying three people, failed to yield at a railroad crossing and was struck by a train in Elk Mound, Wisconsin.  WEAU
  • Mark Sokolowski is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after a crash in Menomonie, Wis., resulting in one fatality and four injuries.  WEAU

CRIME NEWS

  • A judge has ordered a competency evaluation for Anthony Jackson, charged with homicide and attempted homicide after an unprovoked attack in a Wisconsin bar.  WEAU

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Jeremiah Coey overcame mental health challenges and substance abuse with support from Chippewa Valley Technical College, leading to his graduation from university.  The Chippewa Herald
  • Research at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire reveals California ground squirrels exhibit rare carnivorous behavior.  Leader-Telegram

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Eau Claire's annual Merry Mulch event allows residents to recycle Christmas trees and wreaths for free into mulch for gardens or plant fuel.  WQOW

HEALTH NEWS

  • Héctor Colón leads fundraising efforts to open a $3M addiction treatment facility in Chippewa Falls by late 2025 through Lutheran Social Services.  The Chippewa Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Noon Year's Eve at Action City

    Metropolis Resort's Noon Year's Eve celebration features family-friendly activities, including face painting, a dance party, a pizza buffet, and a balloon drop at noon! Plus-get special all-day passes to Action City AND Chaos Water Park for $49 per person, kids under 44" are half off.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Noon Year's Eve at Action City

    Metropolis Resort's Noon Year's Eve celebration features family-friendly activities, including face painting, a dance party, a pizza buffet, and a balloon drop at noon! Plus-get special all-day passes to Action City AND Chaos Water Park for $49 per person, kids under 44" are half off.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Schaefer/Miles Oil Painting Adventures Class

    This art class provides a small, intimate setting for participants of all skill levels to explore oil and acrylic painting techniques over four Thursdays in January.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • Family Concert and Activities Day

    This event features live music, dance opportunities, art activities, and childcare resources for families with young children.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Eau Claire Sports Card Extravaganza

    A super regional sports card show featuring buying, selling, trading of graded and vintage cards, along with free appraisals, taking place over three days with numerous dealer tables and on-site food.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • Eau Claire Extravaganza Sports Card Show

    This event features a super regional sports card show with buying, selling, trading, and free appraisals from various dealers and collectors across the Midwest.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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