The Chippewa Falls community gathered on September 28, 2025, to honor what would have been Seymour Cray’s 100th birthday, celebrating the hometown legend known as the “Father of Supercomputing.”

 

The Chippewa Area History Center and Museum of Industry and Technology hosted an afternoon open house, inviting visitors of all ages to explore exhibits on Cray’s revolutionary advances in computer engineering.

 

A lively roundtable drew former employees and colleagues, who shared stories highlighting Cray’s brilliance, innovation, and personal impact on the field.

 

Cray, born in 1925 in Chippewa Falls, founded Cray Research and helped develop the fastest computers of his era, forever shaping digital technology.

 

The celebration reflected local pride and encouraged the next generation to embrace bold ideas, underscoring Cray’s enduring legacy at the heart of this Wisconsin community.

Eau Claire residents are facing a surge in bank spoofing scams, with thieves impersonating banks and local authorities to steal sensitive financial details.

 

Scammers are using fake caller IDs to appear as legitimate institutions, persuading residents to share confidential information like account numbers and Social Security details.

 

The Eau Claire Police Department warns that neither police nor sheriff’s offices will ever request payment over the phone, despite recent incidents of callers pretending to be law enforcement demanding immediate money for fictitious legal troubles.

 

Banks such as Associated Bank have trained staff to spot suspicious transactions, and have already prevented hundreds of thousands in potential losses.

 

The Wisconsin Bankers Association reminds everyone: real banks will never proactively call asking for sensitive information.

 

Staying cautious and reporting suspicious activity can help protect local residents from these evolving scams.

Volleyball is enjoying a major boom across the United States.

 

New, high-tech volleyball complexes have opened in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, offering facilities for both amateurs and pros and hosting a wave of regional tournaments.

 

The National Volleyball League’s 2025 season is drawing record-breaking crowds, with matches in New York and Miami consistently selling out.

 

The U.S. Women’s National Team’s recent international victory continues to spark excitement nationwide, inspiring new players and bumping up participation in local leagues and youth programs.

 

Enrollment in places like Houston’s junior clinics has doubled, signaling a rising pipeline of young talent.

 

Schools are also integrating volleyball into curriculums to promote active lifestyles for students.

 

With championship events set for November 2025, the future looks bright for this fast-growing, community-driven sport.