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Hot and sticky week ahead for Eau Claire and western Wisconsin

June 29, 2026

A warm, damp air mass is moving into Eau Claire and western Wisconsin as the weekend wraps up. Dew points—basically the air’s moisture level—have climbed into the 60s, making the air feel heavier than usual. Tonight, a warm front slides in from the south, bringing clouds and scattered downpours. A f

politics

How New York’s Primaries Show the Shift in Democratic Politics

June 25, 2026

New York’s recent midterm primaries delivered a clear message: progressive voices are reshaping the Democratic Party. Three candidates backed by Democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their races, with two defeating long-time incumbents. In District 13, newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier pull

opinion

Two Kids, Two Milestones: A Dad’s New View

June 20, 2026

A Saturday morning at Clairemont High School, a boy walked across the stage and earned his diploma. Earlier that day, a little girl had just finished kindergarten at a nearby school. The dad who watched both moments felt his heart pull in two directions: looking forward to the girl’s future and back

sports

Tuscaloosa Takes on St. John’s in the Super Regional Showdown

June 7, 2026

The seventh‑seeded Alabama squad is back in its home stadium for the first time since 2006, hoping to advance to Omaha after a long drought that stretched back to 1999. The Red Storm from St. John’s, meanwhile, is making its first appearance in a Super Regional since 2012 and has yet to reach the Co

sports

All-Conference Softball Players and Upcoming Running Event Highlights Local Talent

June 2, 2026

Seven athletes from Hall High School and Princeton High School secured spots on the 2026 Three Rivers East All-Conference Softball Team, with two players chosen without a single dissenting vote. Princeton’s Keely Lawson and Avah Oertel earned first-team honors, while their teammates Reese Reviglio a

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrate Another Day on May 30

May 30, 2026

The day brings a mix of birthdays for actors, singers and directors who have made their mark in film, music and television. At the heart of the list is country star Wynonna Judd, who turns 62 and whose middle name is Claire. The same day, film maker Antoine Fuqua, known for a recent biopic about t

business

A Small Business Grows Through Generations and Community

May 24, 2026

Thirty years in the same spot means more than just a long time in business—it means roots. In Eau Claire, a shop on East Madison Street has stood through three decades of neighborhood changes by staying small and staying local. The store started with one family, then shifted to another owner twenty-

sports

Spartans Dominate, No‑Hitter Stuns Opponents

May 19, 2026

Bella Jacobs kept the ball flying, tossing a flawless no‑hitter in her second consecutive start as Sycamore shut out Prairie Ridge, 4–0. The win came in a playoff warm‑up where both teams earned top seeds and first‑round byes, though they play in separate supersections this year. After a five‑inning

entertainment

Highlander Mystery Solved: Jamie Fraser’s Ghost Revealed

May 19, 2026

The final episode of the series finally answers a question that has lingered since the very first show. A ghostly Highlander, seen in early flashbacks watching Claire, is actually Jamie Fraser himself, played by Sam Heughan. The showrunner explained that the footage mixes old and new material; the g

sports

Small Wins and Big Surprises in Green Bay High School Sports

May 17, 2026

A few standout games lit up the local high school sports scene last Friday. Bay Port’s baseball team blew past Green Bay Southwest with a 32-0 score, including 23 runs in the very first inning. Key players like Drew LeClaire and Jackson Otradovec smashed multiple home runs, while Parker Lawson pitch