Kim Leadholm
Multimedia Journalist, WEAU
Eau Claire, WI
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Kim Leadholm is originally from Black River Falls, Wis. She attended UW-Madison and received a Bachelor's degree in journalism and political science. While at UW-Madison, Kim interned for PBS Wisconsin's show "Here & Now" and at WISC as a producing intern. You can expect to see Kim cheering on the Badgers in all sports but especially football, basketball and volleyball. Bucky by a billion!
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|By Kim Leadholm
Over 140 cyclists participated in the 38th Highground Heroes ride.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Kim Leadholm
Can Do Canines celebrates its current volunteers, but is also looking for more.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
WEAU hosts reunion for current and former staff members to reconnect.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The family of Jonathan Peacock, who died in a hit-and-run last month, held a celebration of life.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The Oakwood Mall and The Community Table are working to help those in need.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:55 AM CDT
|By Jimmie Kaska and Kim Leadholm
58-year-old Scott Vaningan was charged in Chippewa County Circuit Court on Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Representative Ron Kind hosts his last corn roast, while emphasizing the importance of the upcoming November election.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The Lake Altoona Beach and the Coon Fork County Park both have beach wheelchairs available for the public.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The Rhythm Playboys are celebrating their 65th anniversary, along with one member's retirement and two birthdays.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A local teen cleans gravestones and adds images to the Find a Grave website, so families can see where their relatives are located.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Election workers began testing voting machines for the upcoming August 9 political primary.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The Eau Claire City-County Public Health Department has created a Monkeypox response team.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The city of Eau Claire is offering drive-thru in-person absentee voting for local residents.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Country Jam staff members discuss their plans for next year, including the new festival grounds they are hoping to use.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Lake Wissota Yacht Club members held a community event this weekend, celebrating 50 years of the club.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Couple who met at Country Jam, returns to the music festival with their new business.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Local business PESI Inc. is donating nearly $230,000 to Chippewa County law enforcement agencies for body cameras.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is set to be open in early September.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A new skate spot, promoting safe and legal places for people to skate, rollerblade and bike opened in Eau Claire.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 8:49 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
An event promoting substance abuse and mental health resources was held in Phoenix Park.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Eau Claire is hosting its 15th U.S. National Kubb Championship tournament, that continues to grow.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Eau Claire City Clerk said the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision of absentee ballot drop boxes will not have a major effect in Eau Claire.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The family of Jonathan Peacock, who died in a hit-and-run on Sunday, speaks out after court.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The city of Mondovi hosted their Friendship Days 4th of July parade.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The 46th Bean and Bacon Days parade is held in Augusta.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Owner of Puckabee's Canine Salon hosts "Paws for a Purpose" event to raise money for Planned Parenthood and Midwest Access Coalition.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
In preparation for the 4th of July weekend, the Buffalo County Humane Association hosted a microchip clinic to help identify animals if they are lost.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A look at the difficulties of finding affordable housing.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Attorney General Josh Kaul and Governor Tony Evers share the arguments in their lawsuit attempting to overturn a Wisconsin abortion ban.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Local school district staff discuss the future of meal programs and how they will affect the community.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Eau Claire man debuts film about the Uniroyal Tire Plant closure.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Country Fest fan is awarded "best fest fan" for not missing a single event.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Wisconsin has an 1849 law on the books criminalizing abortion, affecting Wisconsin abortion access as the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
This year is expected to be the largest Country Fest, with preparations well underway.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
An Eau Claire man diagnosed with an incurable disease thanks his doctors at a baseball game.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Local artists continue to work on local mural.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The world's largest one day tubing event is happening this Sunday in Chippewa Falls.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A new Business Administration in business communication degree is coming to UW-Eau Claire.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A Mayo Clinic Health Systems Psychotherapist provides healthy tools to deal with anger and frustration around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Local artists work on new mural as part of a mural painting workshop.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
New senior fitness center in Chippewa Falls hosts grand opening.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
UW-Eau Claire hosts the 79th annual Badger Boys State.