Posts by Dan Kasper
Mysteries of the 715: The Murder of Richard Scott
On March 1, 1984, Eau Claire realtor Richard Scott was murdered while showing a house in the Town of Wheaton. While rumors and speculation has surfaced over the years, it’s…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: The UFO Capital of Wisconsin
Every last full weekend of July in Elmwood, Wisconsin, the town celebrates it’s annual “UFO Days”. But do you know the reason how it got its name? Elmwood lays claim…
Read MoreThe Disappearance of James Liedtka
It’s been four years since the disappearance of James Liedtka and there are still no answers to where or what has happened to him. The former UW-Stout student and veteran…
Read MoreKeep Chasing Those Dreams
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” No doubt you’ve probably heard that Christmas song many times already this year. But truer words were never spoken. This is the…
Read MoreBanbury Place
When you think about reported haunted locations around the Eau Claire area, there are a few spots that constantly pop up in Google searches or conversations amongst the locals. Banbury…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: Angelina Wall
It’s a case that has gone unsolved for over 20 years. Angelina Wall was walking home from her late shift at McDonalds on South Hastings Way in Eau Claire on…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: The Water Street Snake
Like many of you, I’m a true crime and mystery enthusiast. I grew up loving Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack and if there is a good true crime documentary or…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Harold Olsen
Rice Lake definitely has a rich history of basketball and it may of started with Harold Olsen. Harold Olsen was born in Rice Lake in 1895. He played basketball for…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Bud Grant
Next up on our series Legends of the 715 is perhaps known for being the best head coach in Minnesota Vikings history, Bud Grant. Coach Grant was born in Superior,…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Pete Banaszak
Football season is upon us! For our next look at a 715 legend, we’re going to the far eastern part of the 715 region to a town called Crivitz. The…
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