Eau Claire Hometown Media

Mike Howard is a photographer in the Chippewa Valley. andThis week we talk to him all about photography and capturing the essence of the valley through film!

The firing of another longtime local media personality provides another reminder of the "death" of local connection...Envisioning Eau Claire as a medical destination...and movement on the anticipated local congressional race. #eauclaire #iheart #iheartlayoffs #berge #rebeccacooke #vanorden #medicalcampus #wisconsin #medicalresearch #podcast

Brian Maki and Greg Misfeldt preview what’s coming for the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. New food vendors with Mexican cuisine, spiral potatoes, more gluten free options, along with classic curds and cotton candy. Music will be featuring bands that made Volume One’s “best of” bands list as well as the newer Window World Family stage. Family friendly fun with The Domingus Circus and other entertai...

With training at prestigious Cleveland Clinic, Eau Clairenative Molly Boyle-Engedal has returned to the area to work as a certified nurse practioner at ReforMedicine.  Hearher story of how her path eventually led to the Cleveland Clinic, how her four years there taught her more than any school could, and what role she’ll be filling locally with ReforMedicine.  Where will she be stationed at and ho...

Is a new place to take a swim coming to Chippewa Falls, and is the future of the Eau Claire Curling Club (and other groups) in danger as the county looks to sell a prominent building? Oh, and a review of Toy Story 5! #eauclaire #wisconsin #localcontent #podcast #whatshappeningeauclaire #whatshappeningchippewafalls #eventsnearme

The Ride Across Wisconsin returnsto Eau Claire and the surrounding area for a second consecutive year on Saturday July 11th.  Severalhundred participants from across the state will descend on the city and ride throughout the region, taking in the beauty of Western Wisconsin.  Heather Rainer from R.A.W. takes us on a tour of what this event is, some of the noteworthy changes from last year and deta...

Dan talks about big sales that are coming up at Marcon Shooting, new additions to the shop, and business memberships. Next Dan does some birthday shoutouts to some of his friends, before talking about an upcoming concert on July 14th, that Primal Pizza will be serving food at. Leading into the final portion of the episode, he encourages every man over 40 to go get a PSA check, as it is a real conc...

You had questions, and we’ve got answers (or at least Cooper does ). This time, we’re talking about why saving money can feel impossible, even if you’re usually pretty disciplined. From gas prices to daily temptations, we dive into the real-life reasons saving is tough and share simple ways to make it easier.

With summer here, its an opportunity to bring on Feed My People Executive Director Padraig Gallagher to provide an update on all the happenings. There have been lots of things happening both internally and externally. He addresses the challenge of volatility with community needs, the moments that have stuck out for him and some important changes coming to Feed My People.

The guys bring on Grammy Nominated artist Peter Phippen. Originally from the mountains of upstate New York, they learn how he toured the country playing the bass. Eventually, he finds love in Eau Claire, joins an up and coming band from Eau Claire/Wausau area, and becomes a Grammy nominated flute player with millions of streams. The guys learned a lot and leave the studio with more wisdom than whe...

More delays for a downtown Eau Claire project and Scott discusses the idea of a moratorium placed on data center proposals for the city. #eauclaire #wisconsin #datacenter #localnews #whatshappeningineauclaire #podcast #podcastrecommendations

This week, we talk about everything Go Chippewa County with Ellie Peabody, tourism director of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Get to know how she fell into small town adventures, showing her love of unique experiences in the Chippewa Valley to locals and tourists, and growing from media marketing to where she is now. #wisconsintourism #travelingthemidwest #travelingwisconsin #gochipp...

In this episode of At the Table Ryan, Ashton, and Nate talk about their Mancino’s origin story and how they became friends through working at the restaurant. They cover all sorts of topics like upcoming football prospects, things to do in Eau Claire, and the best part of their shift at Macino’s: working with each other. #eauclaire #localbusiness #workingwithfriends #podcast #podcastrecommendations...

The area's entertainment landscape has lost an option, and LOCK UP YOUR VALUABLES!

On this episode of Dose of Dog , host Heather Mishefske—dog trainer, behavioral analyst, and owner of Embark—dives into a topic every dog owner should understand: your dog is not a blank slate. Genetics and epigenetics play a powerful role in shaping behavior long before a puppy ever comes home. Heather explains how a mother dog's stress, nutrition, health, and sense of safety during pregnancy...

Aftermath of the Trump Rally post addressing hate comments on Facebook. A personal invite from Derrick Van Orden to attend an event on Friday, June 17. Preparing to ask questions about the VA and veterans services in Chippewa Valley. Talking about liking local politicians as people, but disagreeing with them politically, especially in the case of Sheriff Hakes.

Scammers are getting smarter, and the tactics they use continue to change. In this episode, the Money Donuts team is joined by fraud analyst Misty to review common scams and consider how emotions and urgency are used to try and trick people. We also look at how AI is enabling new types of fraud, share red flags that are often missed, and cover scam prevention techniques to help protect you and you...

Settle in and hear the story how a shoulder rub after a high school cross country practice led to a passion and career path. Nick Halpin is celebrating just over a year of ownership of Halpin Hand Massage in Eau Claire and he shares the story of his path.  He tells us the rigorous hours of educationnecessary to become licensed, and for him that included time at a massage school in Costa Rica.  Wha...

The latest episode recaps the Burgers, Brews and Slams inMay and look ahead to Showtime at the Fair June 19th in Cornell. Kevin Hawk shares what some of the unexpected moments from BBS  was as well as a viral moment involving amatch taking over a bouncy house loaded with kids already in it!!! Moving onto Cornell,  Showtime at the Fair is a card that is part of the Cornell Community Fair.  Kevin gi...

In this episode of Coffee At The Cottage, Emilie brings on guests Meagan Frank, and Jon Menz, to talk about upcoming 4th of July celebrations that they are running in Wakanda Park, Menomonie. This year’s celebration marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Events include: bike races, pickleball, fireworks, live music, food trucks, and more! Events start at 10:00 AM and run to 1...

Now a few weeks into his role as the Eau Claire City Council President, Jeremy Gragert sat down with our Willow Pawlisch to discuss downtown parking, the city's comprehensive plan and his overall ideals and philosophies he is bringing to his leadership role. #eauclaire #citygovernment #socialissues #localpodcast #podcastrecommendations #eauclairepodcast

In this week’s episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Phil Swiler, who is the executive director of the Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity. He breaks down affordable housing, common misconceptions of Habitat for Humanity, and the efforts to promote the ReStore in Eau Claire. For more information check out Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity | Community Volunteering in Eau Claire, WI ....

On this episode, Dr. David Usher puts on his televisioncritic hat as he discusses the show “The Cholesterol Code”, available on Amazon.  It’s a program he has found informative and one that pulls back the curtain on major health concerns in our country.  With heart disease a consistent concern, cholesterol levels are put into focus. Its an issue that can’t be “seen” as it impacts both those who ar...

On this episode of Fair Talk, Brian is joined by Emma Bruder, who is with 4H, Christa Rogers with the YMCA, and Jordan Blue, a 4H positive youth educator. Brian asks the guests about different activities that their organizations will be running during the fair, including camp activities, yard games, scavenger hunts, dunk tanks, races, and many more great family activities! Next the guests talk abo...

In this episode of Running On Air, Emily and Adam invite two new guests onto the show: Hannah and Andrew Barnhardt. Hannah and Andrew were both runners in the Eau Claire Half Marathon this year. Hannah placed first in her age group, (10 years old). Emily and Adam question the two runners about their training, thoughts going into the races, past achievements, favorite mile, and more! Rounding off t...