Eleanor Bland
Multimedia Journalist
Eau Claire, Wis.
Eleanor started working at WEAU in July of 2023.
A Black River Falls woman participated in a nationwide study of the cat and human bond.
Around 20 decorated Christmas trees line the halls of the Pablo Center to help support a local organization before their annual event.
With Thanksgiving over, it’s time for people to get into the holiday spirit.
Mothers Nicole, Anneliese, and Ashley were strangers with one common goal.
20 local businesses are offering deals and giveaways during the Downtown Chippewa Falls Deer Widows event.
Water Street was bustling with community members looking to find a deal this holiday season.
Winter is coming but are you prepared for what to do when the weather becomes severe?
The Health Department says there were 21 overdose deaths in Eau Claire County in 2022. And so far in 2023 there have been 80 non-fatal opioid overdoses.
With spaghetti, garlic bread, and cookies on the menu... The McDonell Central Catholic High School is holding their 16th Annual Spaghetti Spectacular.
After 4 years in the making the Dunn County Historical Society has finally cut the ribbon on a new project that benefits the museum in many different ways.
2 clubs at Chippewa Falls Senior High School teamed up to raise money for a cause they are passionate about.
A woman from Fall Creek has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from her employer.
A woman serving a life sentence in the death of an Eau Claire man in 2018 will not get a new trial.
Every holiday season, this program donates books to local agencies in the community supporting families in need.
The man was taken into custody and identified as Todd J. Erickson.
The American Red Cross is helping spread Holiday cheer to people that help donate blood.
BBB has released the “naughty list” of the top 12 scams you could come across during the Holiday season.
Altoona Police were notified of a black Range Rover with stolen Wisconsin license plates.
More than 15 vendors filled The Brewing Projekt to get the community into the holiday spirit.
One local business created an open space for artists to share ideas and collaborate.
According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, on November 5th at 7:37 a.m. Dispatch Center was notified of a single vehicle accident on State Highway 35.
More than 90 Veterans took advantage of CVTC’s 8th annual Give Vets a Smile event where they can sign up for free health services.
In 2005, Christine Olson, a Milwaukee native who now lives in Florida, lost her daughter Tiffany in a motorcycle accident. She wasn’t notified about the crash for 6 and a half hours.
Prepare to save some bucks next time you fill up as gas prices in some areas of Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, have lowered to under $3.
The Ice Cream and Bakery Shop, a Mexican-family owned business in Eau Claire opened earlier this summer and now they are connecting with the community by having a celebration for a holiday that is important to their culture.
Banbury Place filled all three floors of their building with local artists.
Carson Park was filled with around 275 runners for it’s 55th Annual Carson Park 5k and Ten Mile Run.
Local medical services held events that made it easy to dispose of your prescriptions.
An additional arrest has been made in connection with a May 23rd stolen vehicle investigation.
Next May, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will hold a ceremony in Washington D.C. to honor fallen officers.
One in every 6 domestic violence deaths in the country happens in Wisconsin.
There are currently 18 dogs staying there, but staff say they fear reaching capacity.
For 20 years, the Elk Mound Booster Club has hosted a fall arts and crafts sale, raising money towards the school athletics.
At the Elk Creek Bottoms Preserve in Dunn County, volunteers focused on finding two invasive species called buckthorn and honeysuckle.
Around 1:30 p.m., CFAUSD schools were placed in a hold status.
At 6:50, crews went to the fire on North Court Street in the city of Sparta
In a Facebook post, the Chippewa Falls Police Department said it received a report that a dog was being neglected on the East Hill.
Private 1st Class Charles A. Dickman will be laid to rest tomorrow with full military honors in Cashton.
The Sparta Police Department says it happened at South K Street in Sparta after an investigation.
The statement was released today.
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue looking into reports that Medicare beneficiaries are being billed for COVID-19 tests that they did not order or receive
Since 2011, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department and Eau Claire Health Alliance has held Youth Advocacy Training every year for highschoolers involved in SAFE.
The population estimate was release on October 10th by the Department of Administration.
Biederman drove to her daughters volleyball game, with her wedding ring and a ring owned by her late grandmother still on the back of her car.
Arlene Brovold has lived in the Chippewa Valley her whole life... all 100 years of it.
After being gone for a few years, UW-Stout brought back one of its traditions.
This week is Fire Prevention Week and this years theme is “Cooking Safety Starts with You”.
