WQOW-TV (Eau Claire, WI)

1 week ago | wqow.com | Jeremy Landgrebe

From 18 Storm Track Meteorologist Jeremy Landgrebe:Tonight will bring a chance for stronger storms, mainly along and north of Highway 8. This is conditional, with our CAP potentially keeping storms away. It is getting very hot and humid this weekend. Highs will be in the mid 90s, with real feels up to 107°. Because of this extreme heat, there is a risk to heat related illnesses. After this weekend's sweaty weather, next week will bring a stretch of rainfall.

1 week ago | wqow.com | Jeremy Landgrebe

Tonight will bring a chance for stronger storms, mainly along and north of Highway 8. The Storm Prediction Center has a level 1 risk of isolated severe thunderstorms for those north of I-94. A few have a level 2 risk of scattered severe thunderstorms. Large hail and damaging winds are the main risk, with a nonzero threat for tornadoes. The threat for severe storms are conditional, with our CAP potentially keeping storms away. Most of the stronger storms will be north of Highway 8.

1 week ago | wqow.com | Katie Phernetton

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) — Fire crews responded to a house fire near downtown Eau Claire. The fire broke out just after 7 p.m. Thursday at 558 Germania Street in a two-story multi-unit home. When the crews arrived, they discovered smoke coming from the back of the building and found a room inside on fire. All occupants had evacuated before the crews arrived, and no injuries have been reported. The cost of damages is not available at this time. Have a story idea? Let us know here

1 week ago | wqow.com | Crystal Flintrop

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – A world-class athlete with hometown roots will take center stage this weekend at Pettibone Park. Livi Pappadopoulos, a six-time world champion in professional log rolling, is returning to compete in the 24th annual La Crosse Open. The 23-year-old grew up training at the La Crosse YMCA, where she first stepped onto a log at just eight years old. “I started log rolling at the La Crosse Y. We have a wonderful program that dates back to the 80s,” Pappadopoulos said.

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.