Leeann Stapleton
News Anchor/Reporter for Hello Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI
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Leeann is from New Jersey and joined WEAU in 2021. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism and history. Starting out reporting during the day, she made the transition to the morning show in September 2022 as a reporter and anchor.
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Sheriff Travis Hakes releases statement amid ongoing misconduct investigation by the Chippewa County Board
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Health experts says keeping up with routine screenings can catch cancer before it gets worse
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The Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning.
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Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos is excited for a new academic year in the Altoona School District.
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Tuesday morning, faculty opened the new academic year with the “Annual Blugold Breakfast.”
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The family of a Wisconsin man rallied to help him when he got sick while visiting Benin, Africa
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Marshfield Clinic Mobile Mammography units
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The westbound lanes are closed near Lake Hallie for road repairs
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Construction of the wastewater treatment facility is currently underway.
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Garage fire on Aspen Lan in the Town of Union
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Wisconsin State Patrol arrests Illinois man for OWI
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The new ag buildings are up and running for the 125th Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
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The 125th Northern Wisconsin State fair runs July 12th-16th
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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital will hold its annual steak fry fundraiser
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The 3-vehicle crash happened in the eastbound lanes near Menomonie.
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Rainworks Bingo returns to downtown Eau Claire.
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Radiation can be used to treat cancer
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The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild presents the 80's rock musical, Rock of Ages.
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Surgical Oncologists are with cancer patients even after treatment.
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Community partners, including the city manager, city council members and many more were at the event.
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Annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser
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The Blazing Lions Program is held at Longfellow Elementary School in the fall and again in the spring.
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Detective Henning celebrates retiring after a decades-long career with the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office.
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A medical oncologist helps a cancer patient figure out a treatment plan and more.
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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital hosting its annual charity ball
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Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski is hosting the film festival to help raise funds for the team
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Cattails Cottage is a home away from home for cancer patients getting treatment in Marshfield
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Vietnam Veterans Day anniversary observance program
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66-year-old Rose DeVolve has been missing since 11 am on March 23rd.
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Rusk County Deputy knocked unconscious after falling while out on a call.
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A fire broke out inside the exhaust system near the American Phoenix business.
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The trooper was investigating an unrelated crash in the westbound lanes of the interstate, when a car with three women inside it hit him and the pickup truck he was standing next to.
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The Manz Elementary School Branch is the 30th one they have opened in 30 years.
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Stem Cell Transplant can help someone who has cancer recover after going through chemotherapy
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Fierce Freedom's annual Night of Hope and Freedom benefit dinner
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49-year-old Lori Burich of Chippewa Falls has been ordered to repay $87,000.
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Boxes and Bowling is aiming to connect community members with service members and their families and friends.
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Chetek Winterfest February 24th-25th
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One dermatologist says reapplication is crucial for sunscreen to do its job
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Super Beans Bean Bag Tournament slated for March 10th
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Exploring the Planets: Speaker Series will have events centered around our solar system.
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There have been several overdose deaths in La Crosse County within the first month of 2023.
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At the meeting, proposals for two new passenger train rails were discussed.
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The US Crokicurl Championship and Wintertide 2023 will be held in Altoona's River Prairie on Jan. 28th
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