715 Mysteries
Mysteries of the 715: Elmer Bowman
It’s one of the area’s oldest mysteries: What happened to Elmer Bowman? It was December 2, 1906. 12 year-old Elmer was ice skating on Dells Pond in Eau Claire. It…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: A Reptile Man?
You ever see the movie “Jeepers Creepers”? It’s kind of horrifying to imagine a “thing” the size of a man flying around that looks like a reptile. But, what if…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: Elk Mound Tower
You ever drive by or through Elk Mound and see that tower that sits high above, overlooking the village? It’s pretty hard not to notice it. It’s a unique structure…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: Stones Throw
Who hasn’t been to the Stones Throw in Eau Claire, right? Whether it was seeing a musical act or just hanging out and grabbing a beverage, most of us reading…
Read MoreMysteries of the 715: Michael Noll
Like many college students, Michael Noll went out to Water Street in Eau Claire to celebrate his 22nd birthday on November 6, 2002. Unfortunately, that would be the last time…
Read MoreThe Disappearance of Sara Bushland
If you take some time and Google missing persons cases in your area or state, you might be blown away by the amount of unsolved missing person cases there actually…
Read MoreIs There a Bigfoot in These Woods?
It seems like everywhere you drive someone has a Bigfoot in their yard. Of course I’m talking about those metal or wood cutouts that make you do a double take…
Read MoreMysteries 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…
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