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3 days ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Two playgrounds in Eau Claire are set for major upgrades over the next year. They'll be funded through both budget allocation and an estate donation. The Owen Park playground was built roughly 30 years ago and the Mt. Simon Park playground was built 25 years ago and now, both are due for much-needed replacement.
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4 days ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - A group of Chippewa Falls High School students are one step closer to realizing their goal of adding a solar array to Camp Nawakwa. The high school's Green Team is comprised of three juniors and since the fall, they've been working to secure a 40-plus solar panel array for the nonprofit camp. On Saturday, they accomplished their goal at Solstock, an environmental storytelling festival in Deerfield, WI.
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5 days ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - On this edition of "You Ask, We Answer," Mark asked why portions of the Chippewa River State Trail are closing. That answer is construction. According to a City Manager's Update, the City of Eau Claire is closing down the trail between the tennis courts and the bandshell in Owen Park from now until Friday, June 13 for reconstruction. Then, starting on Monday, June until July 7, the trail will be closed from Short Street to the Clairemont Avenue Bridge.
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1 week ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - In the coming months, 93-acres of city grass will be cleared and replaced with native plants, however, the use of herbicide has raised community concern. The City of Eau Claire's Sustainability Advisory Committee, held a special meeting on Wednesday, and the usage of the chemical glyphosate, found commercially in Roundup, was the center of attention.
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1 week ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
MENOMONIE (WQOW) - It's been almost 6 months since the Dunn County Law Enforcement community lost two of their own, and this weekend, a benefit fundraiser is planned for the officers' families. In December of 2024, Menomonie Police Officer Sam Miller died by suicide and Dunn County Correctional Officer Jeff Reynolds was killed in a car crash.
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1 week ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
BLOOMER (WQOW) - A Bloomer area business is picking up the pieces after an overnight hit-and-run incident damaged its patio and storage area. Val's Place is on the corner of State Highway 64 and 124 and on Monday night, a vehicle went through its storage room. According to Deedra Larson, one of the bartenders, the bar was closed down for the night when it happened. She said the owners and staff didn't find out until Tuesday morning.
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1 week ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - School is almost out and summer has unofficially arrived meaning the Irvine Park Zoo is gearing up for summer with new animal additions. The zoo recently welcomed a pair of red fox kits, but for now these 8-week-old foxes will only be seen outside a couple of times per day until they are fully vaccinated. Another new addition to the mammal exhibits is a pair of 11-month-old porcupines.
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1 week ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - Hundreds gathered to watch the Chippewa Falls Memorial Day Parade, which stretched through downtown before concluding at Irvine Park. Spectators enjoyed performances by both Chippewa Falls High School and McDonell Area Catholic Schools marching bands as well as being able to see veterans from the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. After the parade, attendees visited the World War II Living History event that has been ongoing throughout Memorial Day Weekend.
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1 week ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
ALTOONA (WQOW) - Community members gathered at River Prairie Park on Monday afternoon to honor fallen service members at the Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute. The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation's Memorial Day program featured patriotic music from the Eau Claire Municipal Band, the dedication of new legacy stones and a rendition of "God Bless America."The guest speaker of the ceremony was James Bond, the Wisconsin Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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2 weeks ago | 
wqow.com | Elliot Adams
UPDATE: ECPD has confirmed that the suspect is in custody as of 2:00 p.m. _____________________________________________________________EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The Eau Claire Police Department is actively searching for a man they say is considered armed and dangerous. According to a Facebook post, officers were attempting contact with Leo Lacy for charges of Recklessly Endangering Safety when he fled into the Eastside Hill Neighborhood near Margaret Street.
