Maria Blough
Multimedia Journalist/Anchor/Producer
Eau Claire, WI
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Maria Blough joined WEAU 13 News in September 2020. Currently she works as a multimedia journalist as well as the weekend anchor and producer.
She's a native Michigander who grew up on a dairy/crop farm in the western part of the state. While a student at The University of Alabama, Maria interned with Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23 News in Tuscaloosa. As a Bama grad, you'll catch her cheering for her Crimson Tide football team every Saturday in the fall.
Education
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
A place to call home. For those who work with people dealing with mental health or addiction, it’s one of the first steps to a new start.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
In the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office, his memory will continue on.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The transfer center was originally set to begin service in September of 2023.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 9:09 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
While they are far away from the war now, some of their family and friends remain.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
As this year’s traffic deaths are on track to surpass 2021, those who prepare the next generation of drivers have a simple message.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Every five years, Eau Claire Transit and the university agree to what bus service for the campus community will look like.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The lawsuit argues in part that ECASD is violating some of their constitutional rights.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
While they’ve made a lot of changes over the years, the Ferguson family is not done yet.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 10:32 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
A Stork Award recognizes dispatchers who help parents over the phone when their baby decides to come earlier than they expect.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Over the years it's gotten harder to hire new officers.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The tour features work from artists all across the country and even Canada.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Johnson said this continual need to bring school district referendums to the voters is because state funding hasn’t kept up.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
In Eau Claire, the city clerk’s office said it’s fully staffed to help voters at polling sites.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Thousands of people came out to Carson Park to celebrate the event.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Today, the land looks a little different--covered with plants producing a special summer fruit.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough and Leeann Stapleton
The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 9:03 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
This stop in Eau Claire was the second one for the ‘Safest Way Tour’ on Wednesday.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The referendum will be ongoing meaning it will last multiple years.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Peer supporters said this center fills a gap in care.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
On Sundays, it can be hard for unhoused community members to find a place to go in Eau Claire.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
If you’re looking to vote absentee in the primary election, there’s still time to request a ballot.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The City of Eau Claire has 20 days to respond to the lawsuit.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The annual event is welcoming thousands of people to a farm in Clark County.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The City of Eau Claire got more than $13 million in ARPA funding.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The Herricks family was recognized with the Aldo Leopold award in 2014 for their conservation work.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Farm Tech Days kicks off on Tuesday, July 12 and runs through July 14.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The Lake Hallie Village Board voted to approve his request 4-1.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The ASPCA said loud noises such as fireworks are the reason nearly 1 in 5 pets is reported missing.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 8:10 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The FDA and CDC recently gave emergency use authorization for two COVID-19 vaccines for young children
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The bus service had used the same building since 1985.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 9:00 AM CDT
|By Jimmie Kaska and Maria Blough
The preliminary hearing will take place in the afternoon on September 1.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
After seeing a large increase during the last few months, in recent days, prices at the pump are starting to go down.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
City council members, parks department officials and some community members are expected to make up that committee.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
In 2021 Eau Claire Fire Rescue responded to more than 9,700 calls.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Some community members said they’re concerned about the environmental impact of the plant.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Right now the district is working on a community survey to see how large of a referendum it would support.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire held a special service to honor those lost or affected by gun violence.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The Community Table is open seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Since the program started in October of 2021, seven students earned the equivalent to their high school diploma.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
One area student, who hasn’t even finished high school yet, is turning his passion into a business.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Those items are postponed until the June 14 meeting.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough and Jimmie Kaska
Pizza Plus LLC runs The Plus and The Rev on Barstow Street and The Metro on Lake Street.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
A company called Purple Rain Properties, which has ties to Niagara Waters, is asking to buy 30 acres of land in the Gateway Northwest Business Park in Eau Claire.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
To make this new shelter a reality, Janke said the campaign needs to raise $6.5 million.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
The shortage is due in part to the pandemic which led to fewer certification classes
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
With SkyWest looking to depart, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) started accepting bids for the airport.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
WEAU’s Danielle Wagner was the emcee for this year’s event.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
A certain amount of nitrate is in water naturally.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
In addition to the alcohol licenses, the council members voted to add a piece of land in the Town of Wheaton to the city.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Maria Blough
Protestors gathered Sunday in downtown Eau Claire to share their frustrations over the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade.
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