Leeann Stapleton
News Anchor/Reporter for Hello Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI
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Leeann is from New Jersey and joined WEAU in 2021. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism and history. Starting out reporting during the day, she made the transition to the morning show in September 2022 as a reporter and anchor.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 7:20 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Members of Eau Claire's Ironside Axe Club are headed to the World Axe and Knife Throwing competition in Appleton
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:46 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Holiday escape room fundraiser takes tasks teams with finding Santa's naughty or nice list
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:42 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Chippewa Falls man turns soap making hobby into a small business
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 7:16 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
A weeklong event is aimed at educating and celebrating entrepreneurship in the Chippewa Valley
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 8:58 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Chippewa County non-profit gifts children Christmas presenting
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:12 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
One non-profit is working to spread holiday joy to children in need across the world
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:20 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Two deserving Chippewa Valley residents will win a free used car as part the 11th annual 60 Days of Giving
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 8:02 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Eau Claire International Film Festival returns
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
November is lung caner awareness month.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 8:59 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
West Central WI Ghostbusters
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
A local non-profit is asking the community for donations
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Ski Sprites host annual haunted house fundraiser
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Two teen saxophonists from Bloomer were selected for the Wisconsin State Honors Band Jazz Ensemble
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Chippewa Falls Rotary Club is holding its annual Rotary Rose Day fundraiser November 10 & 11
Prestige of Arts and Community contest highlights area talent and supports Chippewa Valley charities
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 7:15 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Prestige Auto hosts 2nd Prestige of Art and Community Contest
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Chippewa Valley Wisconsin Regional Art Program is holding an art exhibit at the Heyde Center
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 3:47 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The City of Eau Claire adds Public Safety Referendum to upcoming election ballot
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 8:08 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Sherman Elementary School is hosting a sock drive ahead of winter
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 3:48 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
A 91-year-old woman with dementia is missing in Rusk County.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 9:11 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
An Eau Claire-based company aims to make learning fun with hands-on learning tools for health sciences, agriculture and trade skills.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Experts urge people to keep up with their annual mammogram appointments
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:11 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Haunted escape rooms is helping to raise funds for the Chippewa Valley Museum
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 8:07 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Hope 4 Heroes aims to support the mental health of first responders
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Falling Leaves Art Tour returns to Eau Claire County
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 9:08 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Dinosaurs are roaring into Eau Claire
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:44 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Chippewa Area History Center has moved into its new location and is working to open to the public by the end of the year
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 8:46 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Fierce Freedom will host anti-human trafficking conference in October
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 7:37 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Annual River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival is set to return to Altoona
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 7:58 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Chippewa Valley Restaurant Week returned after two years
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
L.E. Phillips Senior Center is hosting a week-long open house to celebrate National Senior Center month
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest is back for its 19th year
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Visit Eau Claire launches its sixth mobile pass, the "Fall Crawl"
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 7:08 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Area moms raised money to purchase five benches in honor of Lily Peters
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 8:38 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Host of PBS show "Around the Farm table" is hosting a Makers Market at her Osseo dairy farm
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Chippewa Valley Restaurant Week aims to highlight eateries in the area
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 8:21 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Charity ride aims to support local animal shelters and K-9 units
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 2:16 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Physical therapy can be beneficial in the rehabilitation process for cancer patients
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 11:36 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley is raising money to expand its services
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 8:10 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
19th annual Cleghorn Harvest Fest
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 10:07 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
ECASD is officially back to school
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Fall Creek School District is gearing up for 2022-2023 school year
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:29 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Cadott Elementary is gearing up for a new school year
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:41 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Buckshot Run raises money for Special Olympics Wisconsin
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 8:41 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The 2nd Annual Kasper Classic hit the greens to help raise money to help make kids' dreams come true.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 4:23 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Eau Claire Police said the speed of the suspect’s vehicle on I-94 topped 100mph.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 8:53 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Wi Sports Show Fall Edition returns to the Chippewa Valley
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 7:25 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Caribbean food truck serves up jerk-style eats
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 8:48 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
2nd annual Fever Fest
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 5:23 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Almost 150 students are enrolled in the Eau Claire Virtual Schools' upcoming semester
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 8:28 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Big Rig Truck show is back in the Chippewa Valley
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