Bob Gallaher
News Anchor/Reporter for Hello Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Bob took over Sports Director duties in February 1998, and held that role until July, 2014. Bob moved to the news anchor desk in July, 2014 and is currently the 6 and 10 anchor for WEAU and also anchors the 9 pm news for Fox 25-48 for Eau Claire/La Crosse.
During that time, Bob has had the opportunity to cover Super Bowls, Rose Bowls, NCAA Final Four, MLB All-star games and post-season and high school sports.
Prior to coming to Eau Claire, Bob worked at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee as a News Editor on two different occasions, from 1990-1992 and from 1993-1994. Bob also worked at WJFW-TV in Rhinelander, Wisconsin as a News Reporter from September 1992 until May 1993.
Bob grew up in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He attended Benet Academy High School in Lisle, Illinois. Bob also attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, graduating with a Broadcast Journalism degree in May 1990.
Bob is an avid Chicago sports fan including the Cubs and Blackhawks and Marquette Golden Eagles basketball fan, and during his free time, likes to play golf, and spend time with his family.
Bob and his wife Colleen, an elementary school teacher in the Eau Claire School District, reside in Eau Claire. They are the proud parents of a beautiful daughter, Mary Kate who was born in November, 2013.
If you have a story idea or would like to contact Bob directly, you can email him or follow him on Twitter.
Education
Awards
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:10 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:51 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 4:12 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 4:02 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 4:09 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"Almost every book that passes through a child's hands or a curriculum item is here because Jill worked to get it here."
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 3:55 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 10:17 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
Affordable internet connection opportunities plus digital skills training and internet service providers onsite.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:02 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"To really get into their head and their heart and to be a mentor to kids is why I'm here."
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:00 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:13 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 4:11 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 4:02 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:09 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 12:12 PM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
Old Abes advance to State Finals February 25 in Oshkosh
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 4:14 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"It's really important that we can produce children who head into the world as young adults with critical thinking skills, problem solving skills."
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:57 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:49 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:27 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:00 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 7:09 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"Seeing them come in every day so excited to be here and just loving school and we're here to have fun."
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 7:01 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"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."
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:10 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"One of the favorite parts of my job is that I enjoy learning people's stories, and what they bring with them to school every day, what makes them who they are."
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:15 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"I work with the teachers and try to find ways to help kids grow so looking at the data to see what we need to do to helps kids grow and reach their potential."
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:03 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"It's really cool to see them make progress, get better, see gains and just be excited when they learn a new concept."
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:59 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
Team Hebert advances to U21 National Championships in Boston in April
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 7:17 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
Playground Fundraiser goal is $97,000
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 4:15 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"That sense of awe and wonder when they first walk through those doors, how children first learn is through play."
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 7:36 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"Be aware of changing conditions, expect that you can find yourself in whiteout conditions where your visibility is severely limited."
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 8:56 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
"It's just important that we give back, we are called to be generous and helping our neighbors and our communities."
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 11:34 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
Voters in Western Wisconsin with big impact on 2022 election.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Bob Gallaher
Western Wisconsin lives up to being the most purple part of a purple state
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 7:56 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"We can plan for the future with this referendum, because retro-fitting an old classroom is just as expensive as building a new classroom."
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 7:49 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"Strong schools bring a strong community so we want to be that rock in the Eau Claire community."
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 4:05 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"A pride point in this athletic department is that we're adding sports in a time that things are rough."
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 3:36 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"I'm always a proponent or our athletes appreciating the privilege and history of how they got the opportunities that they have."
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"We want to take that worry away that they can come home and have food on the table."
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 7:22 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
27 area restaurants take part in an exciting culinary tradition, Chippewa Valley Restaurant Week
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"It was never about him, it was always who can he impact today, and who is he going to make smile."
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 8:41 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
All proceeds from the annual fundraiser are returned to service projects in the Eau Claire area.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 8:29 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"So we wanted to make sure that the library was designed to be welcoming and family friendly."
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
The $18.5 million renovation project is nearing its completion.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 8:29 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"What a great memory, I love all these kids and that we all stay connected."
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"Let's be the best rural school district that we can be and provide as many offerings."
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 10:32 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"Students can continue their education in those areas of career-technical fields or right into the workforce."
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"Together, everyone, accomplishes, more. And that is our motto moving forward."
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"We're very lucky that our community supported our referendum right as COVID hit."
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"We're excited to have our students achieve both in the classroom and their activities and their athletics."
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"I think there's going to be a period of time where it's going to be about catch-up."
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 8:39 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
"We no longer see high school graduation as the finish line but we are looking at it as the starting line."
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Bob Gallaher
More than 40 Dunkin’ Donuts locations across Wisconsin took part.
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