Melanie Walleser
Multimedia Journalist, WEAU
Eau Claire, WI
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Melanie is originally from Pickett, Wis. She started part-time at WEAU in September 2022 as a reporter and came on full-time in February 2023.
Melanie is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she is majoring in Journalism and Integrated Strategic Communications. She is in her final semester at UWEC and is excited to finally graduate in May.
If she's not busy reporting, you can likely find her exploring around Lake Wissota or enjoying the nightlife Eau Claire has to offer.
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The Chippewa Valley festival grounds prepare for Country Fest and Rock Fest this summer.
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The Ho-Chunk Nation celebrated veterans with a Memorial Day holiday weekend pow-wow.
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A public visitation and funeral service took place in Hudson Friday.
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It's the start of sleep awareness week and health professionals say it's important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health.
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A warmline for Hmong to receive confidential mental health support from peers is now live.
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Local advocates share how to identify and prevent teen dating violence.
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Advocates in the Chippewa Valley say LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience stalking victimization.
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Advocates in the Chippewa Valley share how restraining orders can impact domestic violence cases.
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