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: 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
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:29 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Hy-Vee and the Junior League of Eau Claire are partnering through the month of January to help collect diapers for families in need.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:39 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Annual Eau What a Night returns to the Pablo Center
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake opens wig boutique for cancer patients who lose their hair from treatments
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:15 PM CST
|By WEAU Staff and Leeann Stapleton
The walkthrough village has lights, wood cutouts and more.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 1:34 PM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Chippewa Figure Skating Club is skating for a cause at its annual exhibition show
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 11:07 AM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
The 3rd annual Chippewa Valley Parade of Lights is a friendly community competition while showing off holiday decorations
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Leeann Stapleton
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men.
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
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