Samantha Nitz

Eau Claire

Digital Producer at WEAU-TV (Eau Claire, WI)

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UW-Eau Claire names new director of athletic bands

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.
Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor fallen medical responder

1 month 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.
Aspirus Health finalizes land purchase in Chippewa Falls

1 month 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.
Pinehurst Park warming shelter closing for the season

1 month 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.
Deer on Eau Claire Co. deer farm tests positive for CWD

1 month 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.
Ashley for the Arts announces final 2025 lineup

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.
YMCA of the Chippewa Valley to expand into Menomonie area

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.
Eau Claire Transit to waive bus fares Wednesday

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.
YMCA to hold donation drive to support homeless students

2 months ago | weau.com | Samantha Nitz

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire Downtown YMCA, Eau Claire South YMCA, and Chippewa Falls YMCA, in collaboration with the Eau Claire Area School District are launching a donation drive to support homeless students. According to a press release from the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, donations of new socks and underwear, gently used clothing items, and new hygiene products can be dropped off until March 7, 2025, at the Eau Claire Downtown YMCA, Eau Claire South YMCA, or Chippewa Falls YMCA.
Winning $1M Powerball ticket sold in La Crosse

2 months ago | weau.com | Samantha Nitz

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - A winning $1,000,000Powerball ticket was sold in La Crosse. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, a winning $1,000,000 Powerball ticket was sold at Festival Foods Village on 2500 State Road. in La Crosse, for the February 10 Powerball drawing. The Wisconsin Lottery also says a winning $100,000 All or Nothing ticket was sold at a Kwik Trip in Kenosha, Wis.