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!
Education
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
This week is National Clean Energy and Drive Electric Week, raising awareness about technologies that are more environmentally conscious.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The remodel targeted the kitchen of the VFW.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Riewestahl said current harm reduction strategies in Eau Claire County include dispensing Narcan and fentanyl testing strips for free.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm and Jeff Ralph
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.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has a new resource for those who need mental health support.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
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.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about and its presence in the community.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Secretary Amundson met with families and businesses to hear how grant programs addressing child care have affected them.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Currently, farmers are harvesting corn used to feed their livestock, also known as corn silage.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
State Democrats held a press conference responding to the proposal.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
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.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
More than 100 community members from around the area gathered for the outing,
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
82-year-old Jan Bliss is a resident at Azura Memory Care and Assisted Living in Eau Claire
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Narcan can now be purchased online from Walgreens and CVS for around $45.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The city council approved a developer to use the building to create more housing.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The BMB's first performance is this Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The mural is on the side of Family Promise Beacon House on Lake Street.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A local animal shelter still needs donations to put towards the construction of their new building.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Beyond finding ways to cool off outside, some people are avoiding the heat and staying inside.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
It’s been four months since officers Emily Breidenbach and Hunter Scheel were killed in the line of duty.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
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.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
For nearly a month this summer, the group used ground-penetrating radar to try to find unmarked graves.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The mobile lab started being used in July.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The School District of Colfax retained all the drivers they had last year, which means they had no new full-time positions to fill.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Day two of a hearing is underway Tuesday in Chippewa County Court for the homicide case of 10-year-old Lily Peters.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
They don’t do all the jobs of a server but cracked the code on how to make their jobs easier.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Her first patient was someone she's already familiar with.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The new enforcements are expected to start in the next few weeks.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A group of community members are voicing their concerns after a man was charged with dumping a pollutant called leachate into water.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Just along Main Street in Mondovi sits a rock snake that started with Julie and Gabby Cordle in the city.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
An Eau Claire teen is in the hospital after a rollover crash.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The future of the Regency Inn & Suites though, is up in the air.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Keeping a tv or radio on as background noise for the pets can also help make them more comfortable.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
In 2020, Marsy’s Law was implemented in the state, providing victims with constitutional rights equal to those accused of a crime.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The state of Wisconsin is under an air quality advisory due to the wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Lawyers from Von Briesen and Roper finished presenting the findings of their non-criminal investigation.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Chancellor Schmidt said he’s looking forward to the next school year and some of the exciting things coming up.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
A more than 60-acre piece of land between Menomonie and Eau Claire was acquired by a local nonprofit organization.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
To help accommodate the pool closure, The Lunda Community Center will be extending the hours of their indoor waterpark.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
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.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
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.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
50 names of Northwest Wisconsin law enforcement that died in the line of duty were read at the memorial.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The screenings are tools that can help either catch an illness early or avoid things like breast cancer and cervical cancer altogether.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The project is scheduled to be finished in June of 2024.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Roder said the CVTC Law Enforcement Academy runs three times a year and all of the spots in the academy are usually filled.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Outside of the St. Croix County Courthouse a memorial for deputy Kaitie Leising continues to grow.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm and Melanie Walleser
An officer involved shooting happened in St. Croix county.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
On May 11, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end, causing changes to COVID tests and vaccines.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
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.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
Major was missing for four days.