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: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:16 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Sheriff Travis Hakes releases statement amid ongoing misconduct investigation by the Chippewa County Board
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Health experts says keeping up with routine screenings can catch cancer before it gets worse
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
The Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 9:21 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos is excited for a new academic year in the Altoona School District.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:50 AM CDT
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
Tuesday morning, faculty opened the new academic year with the “Annual Blugold Breakfast.”
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 10:03 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Annual Patricia & Ben Schroeder Golf Scramble
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:24 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The family of a Wisconsin man rallied to help him when he got sick while visiting Benin, Africa
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Marshfield Clinic Mobile Mammography units
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 8:51 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The westbound lanes are closed near Lake Hallie for road repairs
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 12:03 PM CDT
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
Construction of the wastewater treatment facility is currently underway.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 9:13 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Garage fire on Aspen Lan in the Town of Union
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 3:43 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Wisconsin State Patrol arrests Illinois man for OWI
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The new ag buildings are up and running for the 125th Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 9:40 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The 125th Northern Wisconsin State fair runs July 12th-16th
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 8:30 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital will hold its annual steak fry fundraiser
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 3:06 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The 3-vehicle crash happened in the eastbound lanes near Menomonie.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 8:57 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Rainworks Bingo returns to downtown Eau Claire.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Radiation can be used to treat cancer
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 10:20 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Two people were found dead in a Barron County home.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 12:46 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild presents the 80's rock musical, Rock of Ages.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Surgical Oncologists are with cancer patients even after treatment.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
Community partners, including the city manager, city council members and many more were at the event.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Annual Fairytale Ball
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
The Blazing Lions Program is held at Longfellow Elementary School in the fall and again in the spring.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 8:27 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Detective Henning celebrates retiring after a decades-long career with the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
A medical oncologist helps a cancer patient figure out a treatment plan and more.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital hosting its annual charity ball
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:25 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski is hosting the film festival to help raise funds for the team
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 7:15 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival featuring the Jazz Crawl
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Cattails Cottage is a home away from home for cancer patients getting treatment in Marshfield
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:58 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Eau Claire Mini Hmong Flea Market
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:46 PM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Vietnam Veterans Day anniversary observance program
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:09 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
66-year-old Rose DeVolve has been missing since 11 am on March 23rd.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:20 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
Rusk County Deputy knocked unconscious after falling while out on a call.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:37 AM CDT
|By Leeann Stapleton
A fire broke out inside the exhaust system near the American Phoenix business.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:33 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
The trooper was investigating an unrelated crash in the westbound lanes of the interstate, when a car with three women inside it hit him and the pickup truck he was standing next to.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:05 PM CST
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
The Manz Elementary School Branch is the 30th one they have opened in 30 years.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Stem Cell Transplant can help someone who has cancer recover after going through chemotherapy
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:47 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Fierce Freedom's annual Night of Hope and Freedom benefit dinner
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:39 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
49-year-old Lori Burich of Chippewa Falls has been ordered to repay $87,000.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:46 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
UWEC 48th Annual Viennese Ball
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:39 PM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Boxes and Bowling is aiming to connect community members with service members and their families and friends.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:20 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Chetek Winterfest February 24th-25th
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
One dermatologist says reapplication is crucial for sunscreen to do its job
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Super Beans Bean Bag Tournament slated for March 10th
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:22 PM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Exploring the Planets: Speaker Series will have events centered around our solar system.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:29 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
There have been several overdose deaths in La Crosse County within the first month of 2023.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:57 PM CST
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
At the meeting, proposals for two new passenger train rails were discussed.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:17 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
The US Crokicurl Championship and Wintertide 2023 will be held in Altoona's River Prairie on Jan. 28th