Bob Gallaher
News Anchor/Reporter for Hello Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Bob is now in his 29th year at WEAU, currently is the Hello Wisconsin weekday morning anchor. He came to WEAU 13 News in 1994 as the Weekend Sports Anchor & Reporter. He took over Sports Director duties in 1998, and held that role until 2014 when he transitioned to news. He then anchored the 6 & 10 pm newscasts until 2021.
During that time, Bob has had the opportunity to cover Super Bowls, Rose Bowls, NCAA Final Four, college and prep sports. His “A Look Inside” news features on Hello Wisconsin have earned Emmy-nominated recognition.
Bob grew up in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. He graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee with a Broadcast Journalism degree in 1990.
Bob is an avid Chicago sports fan including the Cubs and Bears and a huge Marquette Golden Eagles basketball fan. He and his wife Colleen, are proud parents of a beautiful daughter, Mary Kate.
If you have a story idea or would like to contact Bob directly, you can email him, bob.gallaher@weau.com or follow him on Facebook at Bob Gallaher WEAU
The Eau Claire Memorial Chamber Orchestra will be performing at the high school cafeteria December 9th from 12 pm to 2:30 pm
The Festival Foods Turkey Trot is the perfect guilt-free solution for eating your weight in mashed potatoes.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the incident is now cleared.
"We celebrate those who have passed and remember the things they loved to do and this tradition has gone on for centuries."
The Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire has been serving the community for 104 years.
"We're going to be looking a little bit further out in the future to try and define weather systems that may play a significant role in our weather."
If you have information, you are asked to contact the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office at (715) 634-4858.
Brad Ceranski takes over as superintendent in Fall Creek School District
11,000 students will walk through the ECASD doors on September 1st
"There getting much more experience and exposure to all the career path moves that they can take at a younger age."
All eyes in the political world will be on Milwaukee Wednesday evening for the Republican Presidential Debate
Proceeds will benefit the programs of the Chippewa Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America
Trooper in a Truck is part of Operation Safe Driver Week.
A pregame ceremony Friday night at Am Fam Field to celebrate 30th anniversary of Famous Racing Sausages
Student Transit Thrift Sale proceeds to benefit students & families
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Northwestern Area wins Rock the Riverfront Charity first place prize
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Northwestern Area wins Rock the Riverfront $15,000 first place prize
Proceeds from the 2023 event will benefit three workforce development organizations
Season Six features over 300 live acts including the most Broadway shows ever
Support Team Crosby at the Walk for Strength June 10th in Mondovi
All proceeds donated to Marshfield Clinic’s Mobile Mammography unit.
Over 24,000 school communities are using NFL FLAG-In-School kits to build high-achieving futures for their students through physical education.
"The rivers are often flowing faster and stronger than people realize so we really need to respect the power of the water."
One bowl may not seem like a lot, but the impact is enormous when they're all stacked together.
Started in May 2018 and since then WWCEC has raised $271,955 for 18 different local nonprofits.
The weekend includes a Boston qualifying marathon, a half marathon, a four-person marathon relay, a 5k, a 10k, the Cheri Uelmen's Fantastically Fun Kid's Run
Proceeds from the Leadership Dinner support Scouting activities in ten counties in northwestern Wisconsin.
Youth of the Year is part of our leadership program provided at the Clubs
"We know that the parents are entrusting us, our drivers, our monitors when they see them off at the bus stop in the morning, that they are going to arrive home safe in the afternoon."
"Truly an extraordinary teacher and person, she's the type of teacher in the classroom every single student in the classroom knows that they are valued, every single student knows that they are cared for."
"She is kind and compassionate and I think more than anything, of course she's a kindergarten teacher, she just has boundless patience and does such a beautiful job with those kids."
"The time he spends in classrooms getting to know kids, working with staff, coaching them up and finding great ways to support our students through every journey our kids go on."
"Reading is also that key that just opens doors, gets people jobs, into college so literacy is more than just something fun to do, it really makes a difference in people's lives."
"Almost every book that passes through a child's hands or a curriculum item is here because Jill worked to get it here."
"Giving children the opportunity to connect socially and so we're always finding ways to do that to keep that level of engagement high is something that I'm always striving for."
Affordable internet connection opportunities plus digital skills training and internet service providers onsite.
"To really get into their head and their heart and to be a mentor to kids is why I'm here."
"She's a strong teacher, kids love her, she knows exactly what the kids are doing, in their personal lives and makes strong connections with everybody."
"If you don't have trust you don't have anything, and so really meeting kids at where they're at, getting on their level, helping with some of the adversities that they are up against."
"We don't see the successes right away but in the long run somewhere along the lines is success somewhere for students and I think that's really important."
"To teach the whole student, to see them as a person and not as a number, not as a grade but to see them as who they are."
"I'm the link between the school, the home and the community. I do a lot of communication with families, I give tours, I work with the P-T-O, I do homework club."
Old Abes advance to State Finals February 25 in Oshkosh
"It's really important that we can produce children who head into the world as young adults with critical thinking skills, problem solving skills."
"The biggest thing that I think I enjoy the most is the smiles on the kids faces and when they walk through that door and the things that kids have to say."
"It's nice to see that other people see the work that you put in and know that you are doing your best for the kids every chance that you get."
"One thing that I've learned about whether its coaching or teaching is that kids are motivated by small successes."
Sherman Elementary second grade teacher celebrates 25 years in the classroom with Golden Apple award
"The most rewarding part is seeing that light bulb go off when they learn how to read or they learn how to do double digit addition and just seeing the smile."
"Seeing them come in every day so excited to be here and just loving school and we're here to have fun."
"To be one who is recognized above all is such an honor to know that they put you in a place where you become a leader to them."
