John Franklin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Students will be on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's campus in two short months. On Wednesday, another important person made it to the school for his first day: incoming Chancellor Edwin Martini.

STANLEY, Wis. (WEAU) - Celebrations of America's 250th birthday have been seen up and down the valley on Saturday, such is the case in Stanley.

The park pays homage to some of Eau Claire's history, specifically in logging and the former cannery that was on the land the park currently occupies.

FALL CREEK, Wis. (WEAU) - The Beaver Creek Nature Reserve opened it's Butterfly House for the summer on Sunday.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The World Cup has been causing a surge in soccer popularity, according to people on the streets of the Chippewa Valley.

Younger people showed off their animals to both a pair of judges and a packed crowd at the coliseum.

MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Menomonie weekly farmers' market was filled with city folk, when suddenly, music began to play, and dancers took over the grass.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Music floated through the air of Carson Park on Sunday afternoon, as the Cathy Reitz Trio performed some music for a crowd.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - County public health officials are worried about this heat wave because it's just so difficult to cool off.

The Department of Health Cervices announced on Wednesday that everyone should be concerned, limit time outdoors and watch for symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue.