Eau Claire Hometown Media

Being evicted multiple times in her younger days, and havingbeen homeless, Mara Langreck knew she could turn a negative personal experience into positive change.  That is what led to her being a co-founder of the Lived Experience Advisory Board in Eau Claire. This group brings together people who have lived through homelessness and helpguide local groups and governments to help address service gap...

With Fall Sports rolling along, we catch up with AthleticDirector Andrew Caudill as he embarks on his third year in his position. He updates us on the latest with Railroaders athletics from the current sports seasons to overall student-athlete participation reports.  The importance of maintaining good coaching staffs, which sports are seeing the most growth and the growing trend of more conference...

This episode of Hot Dish & Headliners welcomes Jeremy Goss for a conversation about Nebula Fest and the important cause behind the festival. Jeremy shares how Nebula Fest grew out of the loss of friends and became a way to bring people together through live music while raising money and awareness for mental health resources through NAMI Chippewa Valley. The crew talks about how the festival ha...

The fact one can’t duck the abundance of ads is atelltale sign election season is upon us. Longtime 92nd State House Representative Clint Moses faces a challenger this November and visits with Emilie on this latest episode. Among the topics discussed -            Dealing with mistruths and attacks fromopposing sides during an election -            Regional Healthcare Cost Issues -            The n...

A local gets her big break with SNL, and Scott tells a story about the time he was the "food police" at Carson Park.

MACS has history that traces back to 1882and over the years, the school itself is soaked into the fabric of the community.  Molly is joined by Jarrod Showalter with the Chippewa Area History Center to learn about the school’sstart and connection to the city’s history.  The importance of Father Goldsmith and Alexander B. McDonell to theschool’s birth. He is flanked by Jaynee Armstrong-Brannenand 20...

Youth and high school sports play a vital role in childhood development and for communities as a whole. We bring on Andrew Caudill, the athletic director at Altoona, to give us a status update on the place sports hold not only at his school but the area. The impact of “travel sports” culture.  Counseling parents and kids on setting goals and realistic expectations.  The positive trend schools are...

A new season of UW-Eau Claire Blugold athletics are here andMarketing & Promotions Coordinator Clare Hohman is on this month. We learn what it takes to market 25 sports, creating memorable game day experiences and keep the community engaged. -           The way her position has grown and evolved overthe years. -           The impact of The Sonnentag and memories on Zorn. -           What she l...

Get ready for a weekend filled with creativity, a splash of color and incredible craftmanship.  The annual Chippewa ValleyQuilt Show returns to the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds Oct. 3rd and 4th and coordinator Ann Stahl visits to preview it.  The event includes not only the showcasing ofquilter’s work, but also activities for kids, a vendor expo, scissor sharpening, raffle prizes and of co...

Issues continue with local school funding, plus a new acting school has opened and a downtown business shows its creativity.

Dust off the lederhosen, warm up the polka moves andpractice your best “PROST!” Oktoberfest returns to the fairgrounds Sept. 18 & 19 andBuddy and Jaynee Brennan, the festmeister and festmeistrian for this year’s even stop by.  They preview a largenumber of events from the Golden Keg procession and Glockenspiel performances to live music, food and drink. This is an annual event that nearly went...

Adding a baby to the family is one of life’s biggest and most exciting changes , but what does your four-legged family member think about it?  Dawn Olson with emBark is a dog trainer who helps families prepare their dog for a baby’s arrival and takes us through the practical ways to prepare. Including establishing new routines and boundariesand making sure your dog still feels included and loved....

With a new year of UWEC Athletics and local high school sports upon us, it gives the community a chance to dream of the "big time" events we "could" experience in the near future. Blugold Football is off to a 2-0 start. How optimistic should we be?

New superintendent Brad Saron takes the reigns of thepodcast and with a new school year beginning, he chats with school board vice president Peggy McKillip.  The school hasa responsibility to met and exceed expectations from the community, and that is a focus of emphasis for the district with the Community Conversations Design Team.  This is an initiative the board has brought back with the goal o...

Dan takes time to reflect on September 11th and why remembering that day still matters. He talks about the incredible sense of togetherness that followed 9/11 and how many young people today never got to experience that feeling firsthand. Dan also reflects on the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death and what it means to remember his life and impact. He shares his perspective on why Marc-on welcomes...

The NFL Season gets going in full bloom on Sunday and Derek gives us a taste of what to expect.

The boys from Shovelhead head to Green Bay to shoot a promo with SJ Photography and Videography at the WARDEN headquarters. Nick is reunited with his old bandmates Jerome and Jimi who are with the band WARDEN. The guys reminisce on old times and talk about the fox valley area music scene. #livemusic #rock #independentmusic #artists #musicpodcast #wisconsin #eauclaire #localband #chippewafalls #pod...

Emilie is back on her show and picks up by diving deeperinto the data center discussion that has become a rising issue across the entire state.  She brings on Blaine Halverson, a Menomonie native, who has taken an active role across the region educating citizens and advocating for smart decisions regarding proposed data centers.  Where do things currently stand with data centers in Dunn County and...

This month we recap Showtime’s event at Boyceville'sCucumber Festival, complete with one of the circuit’s largest and most engaged crowds ever.  What was it like to wrestleon a ring set up in the middle of Main Street? If you are interested in having a pro wrestling show at yournext event or venue, reach out to the Showtime Pro Wrestling folks on social media. #prowrestling #wrestling #wrestli...

🦌  WISCONSINDEER HUNTING LAWS — 2026 Think you know the rules? Some of Wisconsin’s easiest hunting violations involve things hunters have been doing for years. Sam with Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewitz Law joins us to provide an update and reminder on key regulationsbefore hunters head out this season.  From the importance of knowing “legal shooting hours” to the importanceof knowing where your...

New Talk of the Town- A circus is at the Mall, but didn't we just build a multi-million dollar facility for this?!?! - Unsolicited advice from an independent voter for the Derrick Van Orden and Cooke for Congress camps - 9/11 memories

Started in 2014, Precision Die Systems has grown to over a dozen employees manufacturing custom dies that play a role in many of the items we utilize daily. From touchscreens to flexible packaging to batteries and many others.  President Todd Beaudette, Vice-President Ryan McCoy and Marketing Engineer Eric Moe give us the background on this growinglocal industrial company and why Chippewa is a fer...

The back of the pack of any race, including the Eau Claire Marathon,  is soaked with stories and inspiration. Helping these determined runners along is something marathon volunteer Liz Mayo has developed a passion for. She discusses initiative the Eau Claire Marathon has put into helping these runners along on race day, making sure these participants get the same experience as those at the front....

In this episode of Money Donuts, Steve sits down with John, Jen, and Melanie to explore the story behind the RCU Foundation and the incredible impact it's having across the communities Royal serves. Learn how the RCU Foundation was established, how it funds transformative community projects, and why its mission extends beyond traditional charitable giving. From supporting libraries and communi...

- Why the 7-Brew Traffic Jam from Monday is a good reason to enact Scott's wish - Altoona ditches controversial cameras - A sad day for local parents- And vaccines!