Kim Leadholm
Reporter for WEAU 13 News
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-TV 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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This week is National Clean Energy and Drive Electric Week, raising awareness about technologies that are more environmentally conscious.
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Riewestahl said current harm reduction strategies in Eau Claire County include dispensing Narcan and fentanyl testing strips for free.
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The Chippewa Valley Little Libraries are funded through grants allowing members of the Early Literacy Coalition to refill the bins with new books for kids to take home and keep.
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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has a new resource for those who need mental health support.
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Having traveled more than 1,000 miles from Virginia, a former army tank rolled into the Bloomer Veterans Memorial, which is now its new home.
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September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about and its presence in the community.
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Secretary Amundson met with families and businesses to hear how grant programs addressing child care have affected them.
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Currently, farmers are harvesting corn used to feed their livestock, also known as corn silage.
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State Democrats held a press conference responding to the proposal.
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In a time of emergency, you’d want those responding to call for help to be as prepared as possible, but part of being prepared is having the right tools.
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More than 100 community members from around the area gathered for the outing,
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82-year-old Jan Bliss is a resident at Azura Memory Care and Assisted Living in Eau Claire
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Narcan can now be purchased online from Walgreens and CVS for around $45.
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The city council approved a developer to use the building to create more housing.
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The mural is on the side of Family Promise Beacon House on Lake Street.
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A local animal shelter still needs donations to put towards the construction of their new building.
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Beyond finding ways to cool off outside, some people are avoiding the heat and staying inside.
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It’s been four months since officers Emily Breidenbach and Hunter Scheel were killed in the line of duty.
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Both healthcare providers said the COVID vaccine will not protect against influenza and the flu shot won’t protect against COVID so it’s important to get both immunizations to stay protected.
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For nearly a month this summer, the group used ground-penetrating radar to try to find unmarked graves.
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The School District of Colfax retained all the drivers they had last year, which means they had no new full-time positions to fill.
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Day two of a hearing is underway Tuesday in Chippewa County Court for the homicide case of 10-year-old Lily Peters.
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They don’t do all the jobs of a server but cracked the code on how to make their jobs easier.
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The new enforcements are expected to start in the next few weeks.
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A group of community members are voicing their concerns after a man was charged with dumping a pollutant called leachate into water.
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Just along Main Street in Mondovi sits a rock snake that started with Julie and Gabby Cordle in the city.
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An Eau Claire teen is in the hospital after a rollover crash.
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The future of the Regency Inn & Suites though, is up in the air.
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Keeping a tv or radio on as background noise for the pets can also help make them more comfortable.
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In 2020, Marsy’s Law was implemented in the state, providing victims with constitutional rights equal to those accused of a crime.
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The state of Wisconsin is under an air quality advisory due to the wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
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Lawyers from Von Briesen and Roper finished presenting the findings of their non-criminal investigation.
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Chancellor Schmidt said he’s looking forward to the next school year and some of the exciting things coming up.
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A more than 60-acre piece of land between Menomonie and Eau Claire was acquired by a local nonprofit organization.
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To help accommodate the pool closure, The Lunda Community Center will be extending the hours of their indoor waterpark.
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From joining the tennis team, to being in forensics, the mock trial team and more, the high school junior stayed busy while making sure to support her home country.
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From the development of parks to street maintenance and more, the Capital Improvement Plan aims to allocate money for various projects across the city for the next five years.
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50 names of Northwest Wisconsin law enforcement that died in the line of duty were read at the memorial.
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The screenings are tools that can help either catch an illness early or avoid things like breast cancer and cervical cancer altogether.
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The project is scheduled to be finished in June of 2024.
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Roder said the CVTC Law Enforcement Academy runs three times a year and all of the spots in the academy are usually filled.
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Outside of the St. Croix County Courthouse a memorial for deputy Kaitie Leising continues to grow.
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An officer involved shooting happened in St. Croix county.
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On May 11, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end, causing changes to COVID tests and vaccines.
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The Tomah VA Medical Center created a hotline for veterans who received a compensation and pension exam from Dr. Lanska to voice their concerns and be considered for re-examination.
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