Leeann Stapleton
Multimedia Journalist, WEAU
Eau Claire, WI
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Leeann is a Multimedia Journalist from New Jersey. She joined WEAU in April of 2021.
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18-64 year old's are now eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
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Wisconsin DNR urges hunters to test deer for CWD before eating
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Eau Claire woman continues her search for a kidney donor
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Parents express concerns over COVID-19 protocols in school
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A health expert provides insight on the difference between allergy symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms.
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Oktoberfest returns to Chippewa Falls for its 18th year
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The first-ever Forge Fest event kicked off early Saturday with an art festival.
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The city of Eau Claire held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new transit center.
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Health officials urge COVID-19 testing for children for possible exposure and for signsof symptoms
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Chippewa Valley restaurants are feeling the impacts of the labor shortages
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A group of Girl Scouts from Troop #3101 earn the Bronze Award
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The first River Prairie Celebration of Art took place Sunday at River Prairie Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The 32nd annual international Fall festival was held in downtown Eau Claire
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Vietnam veteran Navy Seabee's have a reunion that included a stop to the Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neillsville
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Chippewa Falls' Mayor Gregory Hoffman is recovering from the delta variant
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Wisconsin Remembers: A face to every name comes to Dunn County for the month of September
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The Gold Star Mothers of Wisconsin lay flowers to honor fallen United States service members.
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Sculpture unveiled at the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce to honor all frontline workers
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Walkabout Eau Claire wraps up its first summer event
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Western Dairyland's Chippewa Fresh starts helps young adults make positive changes and builds homes for the community
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A new school year is here and in-person. A police office and a school bus company offer up some tips to be mindful of.
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A Facebook group hosted its annual picnic in support of those affected by addiction
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The 74th annual doll and pet parade was held in Owen park
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Friendship Farm hosts second annual horse show for friends and family
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Jaquish Farms is hosting a fundraising event this weekend and Labor day weekend to raise money for St. Jude Children Research Hospital
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Storms brought heavy rains and wins causing power outages and downed trees on Tuesday
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The Ski Sprites are back on Lake Altoona for their 2021 season after missing out last year because of the pandemic
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Woman comes home from U.S. Navy and surprises her family.
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The River Prairie Cultural Festival aims to bring the community together.
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The annual Big Rig Truck Show is back for its 11th year.
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An Eau Claire all girls youth team is looking to add to its rosters.
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Labor shortages in the child care industry are being felt in the Chippewa Valley.
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Francis Goettl was a grader operator for Tilden Township for 70 years.
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The 6th annual day at the lake was held on Neshonoc Lake.
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The Jason Simcakoski Memorial golf course at the Tomah VA medical center reopens to the public.
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Health official does not recommend people seek out booster shot for COVID-19
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In the current housing market, more people are looking to buy than there are available homes.
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The Wisconsin lodging industry receives millions in coronavirus aid.
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Visionary Eyecare hosts 4th annual back-to-school backpack bash in Altoona.
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Alicia Monson's family holds watch party for her Olympic race.
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Patrick Koenig visited Eau Claire on Wednesday to hit the links at Wild Ridge Golf Course.
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Masks recommended for the upcoming school year
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Chippewa Valley Museum releases Biking into history: Self-guided tour of Eau Claire series.
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3rd Annual Red Cedar Film Festival was held in the Mabel Tainter Theatre in Menomonie
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Annual Bloomer Police Department K9 fundraiser was held at the Bloomer fairgrounds.
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Two Fairchild sisters hope to sell their pigs at the Eau Claire County Fair.
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Silhouettes placed in downtown Eau Claire to raise awareness of Marsy's Law of Wisconsin.
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Warmer weather and poor quality can be a reason allergies have been so bad this year.