Hayley Spitler
Anchor/ Reporter
Eau Claire, WI
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Hayley Spitler joined the team at WEAU in 2019 as the station's bureau reporter in La Crosse. In November of 2020 she was promoted to anchor of First News at Nine and made the move north to Eau Claire to work out of the main newsroom. Last October, she accepted another promotion to co-anchor WEAU 13 News at 10 with Danielle Wagner. While at WEAU, Hayley has won 3 WBA awards, most recently a first place win in the Best News Writing category. She truly loves sharing people's stories as well as connecting with viewers at the desk.
She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Loyola University Chicago in May of 2019 with a degree in multimedia journalism. During her time at Loyola, Hayley was the executive producer of Rambler Sports Locker, the student-run sports show. As a junior, she had the opportunity to travel and cover the Ramblers' run to the Final Four in 2018.
While being a student, Hayley interned for both WTTW/ Chicago Tonight and NBC Sports Chicago. Hayley is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and is loyal to the Chicago Bears.
In her free time, Hayley loves going to concerts, traveling, playing with her puppy Zobrist, spending time with friends and family, watching Grey’s Anatomy and anything and everything on Bravo.
Hayley is excited to be in beautiful Eau Claire and start her career in Western Wisconsin. She can be reached at Hayley.Spitler@weau.com if you want to connect or have a story idea!
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Those with Parkinson's Disease are rolling with the punches at Rock Steady Boxing fighting back against their diagnosis.
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Grab your cowboy boots and hats, Country Jam is back in the Chippewa Valley.
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A mother's mission to ensure her son is given the same opportunities as others. How one Augusta family is making a difference for people with disabilities one dog treat at a time.
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The Clear Water Classic was created as a way for bikers to come together the night before the Red Flint Firecracker Race. It’s an at your own pace bike ride photo scavenger hunt of Eau Claire landmarks throughout the city.
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The music festival, now in its 35th year, is a chance to gather with friends, eat, drink and enjoy live music.
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31-year-old Ashley Faanes is a happily married mother of four. A life just five years ago she says she couldn’t imagine.
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After much debate, the School District of La Crosse will keep all three school resource officers for next school year.
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In a document obtained by WEAU, the Office of Lawyer Regulation is asking the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to suspend Gary King's license for at least nine months.
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Jenna Robach was a teenager when she interned at Marshfield Medical Clinic in Rice Lake. Now, she is back at the hospital as a full-time nurse.
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With a suspect being held on a $1 million cash bond for the death of Lily Peters, neighbors say they’re starting to feel a little relief.
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After a long search, including a finalist turning down the role in 2021, Eau Claire native Stephanie Hirsch has started the role. She's the first female in the role since it was created in 1948.
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A fundraiser is planned at Action City in Eau Claire Sunday for Ashley Peggs, who is currently battling cervical cancer.
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May 14 will mark the 36th annual Fido and Friends 5K fun run and walk at Carson Park in Eau Claire.
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After a two-year hiatus, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce was once again able to hold its ‘Eau What a Night’ event in-person Thursday.
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A local push for legislation requiring licenses in the dog training industry.
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Enchanted Evening is April 9 at the Florian Gardens in Eau Claire.
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Mayo Clinic in La Crosse is building a new hospital as part of a $353 million project.
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Nordic Combined athlete and Eau Claire native Ben Loomis is having a season to remember. Wednesday morning competing in the Men’s Individual Normal Hill, Ben was the top U.S. finisher and placed 15th overall in Beijing.
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Mattoon got the call in April of 2021-- he would be traveling to Beijing as an Olympic ski jumping judge.
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The 41-year-old man is facing 7 counts of attempted homicide and recklessly endangering safety as well as being charged with arson.
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While the Silver Mine Invitational takes place over the course of two days, the work that goes into it takes a lot longer.
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UW-Eau Claire’s future multi-million dollar Sonnentag Complex promises a new event center and a new field house. Now, the project is also the focus of a lawsuit.
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In her first public statement, the Dan Peggs victim says the sentencing provided her with a breath of finality after years of struggling.
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The civil complaint was filed Wednesday in the Western District of Wisconsin.
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Just 12 days after giving birth to twins, 30-year-old Nicole died at home in her sleep, leaving behind her three kids and her husband Robert.
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The Christianson Christmas Village, a light display in Ladysmith, that gives back to its community.
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Knowing the snow storm was on the way and expecting crashes, tow truck companies are prepared for calls.
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Nine survivors from Augusta, a city of 1,500, are now forever remembered with the placement of honor tiles.
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The Rotary Lights display in La Crosse is back on for the season at Riverside Park. The display embodies the Christmas spirit with a community coming together to help each other.
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Hello Adorn online orders are shipped across the nation from the Chippewa Valley, even internationally as far as Australia and Iceland.
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The School District of Fall Creek is asking the courts to dismiss a lawsuit against the board for not requiring face coverings.
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Approximately 80 centers nationwide and 6,500 kids are a part of the Moderna pediatric COVID trial, including some in Wisconsin.
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You can bring any dry or canned foods, litter, or treats to designated drop-off locations throughout the Chippewa Valley.
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If you’re looking to do something festive this weekend, you can check out this house on Eau Claire’s northside.
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Michael Shillin, a former Altoona-based financial advisor, faces criminal charges after the Feds say he lied to and defrauded clients.
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COVID-180: Why one man has changed his stance on the vaccine after being hospitalized with the virus
Inside a COVID unit: how one man's hospitalization and severe case of COVID-19 has completely changed his mind when it comes to getting the vaccine.
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On 9/11 they were like the rest of America, confused, and trying to make sense of a tragic event.
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Both the Chippewa Falls Police Department and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office are on scene.
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23-year-old Alicia Monson is competing at the Tokyo Olympics in the Women's 10,000m race. She's representing her hometown of Amery, a city of 3,000 people.
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28-year-old Ryan Burton is accused of going to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old old girl from La Crosse for sex.
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A Minnesota man was sentenced for a homicide case in La Crosse County Court Friday.
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Earlier this year, the Department of Justice and FBI said everyone who was involved with the siege on the Capitol would be found and charged. Monday night, that now includes a member of the Wisconsin National Guard who lives in La Crosse County.
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In a report story published by Fox News, ‘Asian Sunny Massage’ was accused of posting ads on illicit websites known for soliciting sexual services.
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Helpful tips to get your furry friends ready for when you return back to the office after working from home.
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Next year’s race for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin got a little wider Wednesday, as an Eau Claire native tossed her hat into the ring.
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Gundersen Health System crosses 25,000 full vaccinations and 60,000 doses administered.
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Mitch Reynolds reacts to being named the 43rd mayor of La Crosse.
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Wisconsin State Senator Patrick Testin is calling on the Evers administration for “misreporting COVID-19 fatalities of residents in Wisconsin’s long-term care facilities”.
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March 18, 2020-- the first case of COVID-19 was found in La Crosse County.
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