5 years ago — 2021

Dodging a pattern many Catholic schools across the U.S. experienced during the pandemic, Eau Claire Regis and Chippewa Falls McDonell didn’t record enrollment drops in 2020, school officials say.

10 years ago — 2016

Three dead birds test positive for the West Nile virus in Eau Claire County in June, prompting local health officials to advise residents to be more vigilant in preventing mosquito bites.

15 years ago — 2011

Construction is underway on a memorial at the Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club in the town of Seymour that will honor veterans and public safety workers.

25 years ago — 2001

Evan Zimmerman is sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2000 murder of his ex-girlfriend.