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1 week ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
FALL CREEK, Wis. (WEAU) - Beaver Creek Reserve is continuing fundraising efforts following the federal termination of six of their AmeriCorps members. According to Beaver Creek Reserve, every dollar donated is going to be matched. Beaver Creek Reserve says this campaign will go towards covering the unexpected expenses of supporting the wages, insurance, and remaining educational awards of their six former AmeriCorps members.
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1 week ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The Chippewa County Department of Public Health is set to offer free sharps disposal throughout the month of May. This effort is taking place in recognition of International Harm Reduction Day which is May 7, 2025. According to a press release from the Chippewa County Department of Public Health, sharps must be placed in sealed, strong plastic containers to ensure safe handling. Sharps can be dropped off at the Chippewa County Department of Public Health; 711 N.
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1 month ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is announcing alumna Dr. Kara Metzger is named director of athletic bands at the university. According to a press release from the university, Metzger, a Waukesha native, is a 2016 Blugold graduate of the music and theatre arts department. “I am thrilled to move back home to Wisconsin and work with the institution that made me the educator I am today,” Metzger said.
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2 months ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - Flags will fly at half-staff Saturday. According to a press release from the Office of Governor Tony Evers, Evers is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff on March 15, 2025, in honor of Firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder Lori Boelkes. The press release says Boelkes died in the line of duty on Feb. 27, 2025, at the age of 56.
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2 months ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Aspirus Health says it finalized the purchase of 22.1 acres of land in Chippewa Falls on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. According to a press release from Aspirus Health, the new hospital will be located on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard, directly across from Fire Station No. 1, near the intersection of Chippewa Crossing and Seymour Cray Sr. boulevards.
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2 months ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Pinehurst Park warming shelter is closing for the winter season Wednesday. According to a press release from the City of Eau Claire Recreation Division, due to warmer temperatures and melting snow, Pinehurst shelter and winter gear share program will be closed effective Feb. 26, 2025. Information regarding spring classes and activities is available HERE. Copyright 2025 WEAU. All rights reserved.
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2 months ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been informed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting disease. According to a press release from the DNR, this positive result is within 10 miles of the border of both Clark and Jackson counties, resulting in a new baiting and feeding ban, set to go into effect in Clark County on March 1, 2025.
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2 months ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
ARCADIA, Wis. (WEAU) - Ashley for the Arts is announcing its final lineup for 2025. Ashley for the Arts is scheduled to take place Aug. 7, 8 and 9, 2025, at Memorial Park in Arcadia, Wis. The scheduled lineup is as follows:Friday: The Castellows 3PM, Daughtry 5PM, ZZ Top 7PM, Brad Paisley 9PM Saturday: Neon Trees 3PM, Chris Janson 5PM, Third Eye Blind 7PM, Darius Rucker 9PM Ticket information is available HERE. Copyright 2025 WEAU. All rights reserved.
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2 months ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is announcing its expanding into the Menomonie area. According to a press release from the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, the YMCA acquired Menomonie Health & Fitness, set to transition on April 1, 2025. Two Menomonie Health & Fitness locations are set to become YMCA community centers. “The Y is answering the call to expand into a new market, and our focus is to heed the feedback we received from the feasibility study.
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2 months ago | 
weau.com | Samantha Nitz
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Eau Claire Transit is waiving bus fares another day due to cold temperatures. According to the City of Eau Claire, due to the excessive cold, Eau Claire Transit is waiving fare requirements for passengers on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Additional information about Eau Claire Transit is available HERE. Copyright 2025 WEAU. All rights reserved.
