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New custom livestock scale arrives at Northern Wisconsin State Fair
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (32+ words) WQOW The Northern Wisconsin State Fair received a new livestock scale Wednesday to help weigh show animals during competitions. Currently in Eau Claire...
You Ask We Answer: When will Wingstop open in Eau Claire?
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (103+ words) EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - After dozens of inquiries, 18 News can finally answer the question: When will Wingstop open in Eau Claire? According to a sign posted to the business's door, Wingstop will officially open on April 20, 2026. That's this coming Monday." 18 News…...
The dark side of fine dining is getting harder to ignore
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1748+ words) Chef Gordon Ramsay during an episode of the popular show "Hell's Kitchen." Activists and restaurant workers gather in front of Danish chef Rene Redzepi's Noma Restaurant's $1, 500-per-seat pop-up in Los Angeles, on March 11. Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri star…...
Maple syrup business prepares for season with open house
3+ week, 5+ day ago (219+ words) COLFAX (WQOW) - The nicer weather means its syrup season and one local supplier is kicking his operation into high gear. Will Wanish is the owner of Wanish Sugar Bush in Colfax. He runs the business with his family, but he…...
Govin's Farm prepares for lambing barn opening weekend
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (311+ words) MENOMONIE (WQOW) - It may not feel like it, but it is springtime in the Chippewa Valley and one area farm is hard at work getting ready to welcome the public. At Govin's Farm near Menomonie, that means almost nonstop baby…...
The Community Table asks for volunteer meal preparation help as demand increases
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (239+ words) EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The Community Table in Eau Claire serves between 80 to 90 people per day. Now, they are asking for volunteer help to keep up with demand. The non-profit group serves meals seven days a week and they've seen a…...
Beer sales are struggling. Anheuser-Busch isn't
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (66+ words) WQOW - Download the WQOW 18 Storm Track Weather App HOW TO WATCH: WIAA State Girls Basketball Tournament Michelob Ultra became the top-selling beer in the United States last year. Beer sales are struggling. Anheuser-Busch isn't Struggling beer sales should spell doom…...
Poultry processor found guilty after abandoning thousands of chickens to Wisconsin farmers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) A chicken farm in Mondovi that was forced to give away chickens in 2024. ALMA (WQOW) -Dissolved poultry processor Pure Prairie Poultry was found guilty of 30 counts of mistreating animals after failing to appear in Buffalo County court this week. As…...
Western Wisconsin activists raise concerns to oppose factory farm expansion project
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (259+ words) EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Tuesday morning, dozens of western Wisconsin farmers gathered to raise awareness about the impacts of a controversial factory farm expansion project. Ridge Breeze Dairy is located in Maiden Rock near the Minnesota and Wisconsin border. The factory…...
Third annual "Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest' kicks off
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (110+ words) VERONA, Wis. (WKOW) " The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) is kicking off the 3rd Annual Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest to find the most delicious burger across the state. From Feb. 13 to March 15, people can nominate their favorite beef burger from any restaurant…...