Elliot Adams

United States

Journalist at WQOW-TV (Eau Claire, WI)

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Eau Claire hosts 25th annual Juneteenth celebrations

1 week ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Juneteenth celebrations are underway at Carson Park, marking the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The festivities in Eau Claire have been honoring this day for 25 years. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, although it has been observed since the Emancipation Proclamation. The event at Carson Park is sponsored by the nonprofit Uniting Bridges and features food, drinks, music and more.
Inaugural Summer Jam festival arrives this weekend

1 week ago | wxow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The inaugural Summer Jam music festival is set to start on Friday at the Eau Claire Event District. The two-day event will feature legendary rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd along with other national acts like Everclear and the Marshall Tucker Band with a focus on groups that feel like summer, according to festival director Jake Lynch. Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration -:-Remaining Time --:-Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Inaugural Summer Jam festival arrives this weekend

1 week ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The inaugural Summer Jam music festival is set to start on Friday at the Eau Claire Event District. The two-day event will feature legendary rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd along with other national acts like Everclear and the Marshall Tucker Band with a focus on groups that feel like summer, according to festival director Jake Lynch. Crews are currently busy assembling the main stage, VIP areas, and an expansive sound system.
You Ask, We Answer: Why is there dead grass along US-53?

1 week ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - On this edition of "You Ask We Answer," 18 News has received many questions about the dead grass along U.S. Highway 53 and other areas. The answer is the City of Eau Claire’s new pollinator project. As 18 News has reported, 93 acres of city grass will be transformed into pollinator-friendly landscape. The areas of dead grass have been sprayed with herbicide.
UWEC historian reflects on Zorn Arena's legacy

1 week ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Since 1952, Zorn Arena has been the home of graduations, basketball games and historical figures, but starting next week the building will be demolished. Related: Zorn Arena, a historic part of UW-Eau Claire, set for demolitionThroughout the building's time its been a center of campus activity, and Greg Kocken, the university's head of special collections and archives, shared some of its highlights across the decades its stood at UW-Eau Claire.
6th annual 'Canine Cup' tees off to support area animals in need

1 week ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

LAKE HALLIE (WQOW) - Dozens of golfers took to the links to show their support for local animal shelters. Monday marked the 6th Annual Canine Cup Golf Outing a benefit for Bob's House for Dogs and the Eau Claire Community Humane Association. The event is organized by All Paws Pet Wash and was located at the Lake Hallie Golf Club. According to All Paws Pet Wash President Keith Caldwell, they had roughly 100 golfers signed up for the charity event.
Moving season brings voter registration challenges with change-of-address requirements

1 week ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The summer moving season has mostly wrapped up for college students in Eau Claire, but while utilities are getting set up and boxes are being unpacked, some students are missing an important step: notifying the U.S. Postal Service. The City of Eau Claire Elections Office is urging anyone who's recently moved to ensure they've notified the post office, as otherwise, it could lead to voter registration complications.
City to host final Century Code Update open houses next week

2 weeks ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The City of Eau Claire is preparing for one of the final rounds of public outreach for its zoning overhaul. The Century Code update has been in development for the past two years. After extensive analysis, drafting, and review, it has culminated in a 400-plus page draft. This document will significantly change zoning and land-use ordinances that govern new construction.
Sawdust City Invitational returns for its second-ever event

2 weeks ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The Sawdust City Tattoo Invitational has returned to the Chippewa Valley for its second year at The Brewing Projekt. The event is hosted by Old North Tattoo and brings together dozens of artists from from both the region and across the nation to showcase their art and provide tattoos to attendees. A variety of styles are on display, including American traditional, fine line, and traditional Japanese Tebori tattooing. Tebori tattooing is done by hand rather than machine.
Evers visits Chippewa Falls LGBTQ+ owned business during Pride Month tour

2 weeks ago | wqow.com | Elliot Adams

CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - Pride Month is well underway and Governor Tony Evers visited Chippewa Falls on Thursday to highlight local LGBTQ+ owned businesses in honor of the month. During his visit, Governor Evers stopped in the combined space of Coleman & Peck, the home of Ope! It's Soap, and String Theory Studios, which share a shop on Bridge Street downtown. While at Coleman & Peck, Governor Evers learned about the soap-making process and cut his own bars of soap.