WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and SportsMeet our News Team

  • WQOW News 18 AnchorsWQOW News 18 Anchors

  • Director of News and Station Operations

    Lisa Patrow is the Director of News and Station Operations. Born and raised in the Chippewa Valley, Lisa has been involved in all aspects of news gathering and reporting since she was a teen. Her first
    Lisa Patrow is the Director of News and Station Operations. Lisa has won numerous awards for broadcast excellence. She was also a correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

  • News Anchor/Assistant News Director

    Jerry Gallagher co-anchors News 18 at 6 & 10 p.m. and is the assistant news director. He joined the News 18 team in 2002 after spending 4 years in Sioux City, Iowa. Jerry was a reporter, weekend anchor
    Jerry Gallagher co-anchors News 18 at 6 p.m. and is the assistant news director. He joined the News 18 team in 2002 after spending 4 years in Sioux City, Iowa. Jerry was a reporter, weekend anchor and main anchor during his tenure at KCAU-TV.

  • Daybreak Co-Anchor

    Amie Winters began her work at News 18 behind the scenes. She's done a little bit of everything at the station including audio, assistant directing and editing. In the fall of 2007, Amie interned in the
    Amie Winters began her work at News 18 behind the scenes. She's done a little bit of everything at the station including audio, assistant directing and editing. In the summer of 2009 she began anchoring the Daybreak show.

  • Daybreak Co-Anchor

    Aaron Rhody joins WQOW after spending three years in radio at a pair of stations in Ladysmith. There he wore many hats. He was news director, hosted his own morning show, did plenty of production work,
    Aaron Rhody joins WQOW after spending three years in radio at a pair of stations in Ladysmith. There he wore many hats. He was news director, hosted his own morning show, did plenty of production work, and co-hosted a Saturday morning sports show.

  • News Anchor

    Andrea Albers is currently a co-anchor and producer of the 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Andrea joined the News 18 team in January 2009 as member of the production staff. She quickly became a reporter and
    Andrea Albers is currently a co-anchor and producer of the 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts.

  • Weekend Anchor/Reporter

    Megan Wiebold is the Saturday and Sunday anchor. She also reports three days a week. Megan has been at WQOW-News 18 since she interned in news in the beginning of 2008. Megan was hired to work part-time
    Megan Wiebold is the Saturday and Sunday anchor. She also reports three days a week.

  • WQOW News 18 Reporters/ProducersWQOW News 18 Reporters/Producers

  • Assignment Manager/Senior Reporter

    Keith Edwards is Assignment Manager and Senior Reporter at WQOW News 18. Keith grew up in the Village of Lake Hallie, attending Chippewa Falls schools. He then started pursuing his broadcasting education.
    Keith Edwards is Assignment Manager and Senior Reporter at WQOW News 18.

  • Executive Producer/Reporter

    Trent has been with WQOW since January of 2006 when he interned in the Sports Department. From there, Trent moved to production for a short stint on audio, then it was onto Daybreak Producer and finally
    Trent has been with WQOW since January of 2006 when he interned in the Sports Department. Trent has also worked in production, as Daybreak Producer, reporter and is currently the producer for Live at Five

  • Reporter

    Emily Valerio began working with News 18 in October of 2011 as a part-time reporter while she finished her studies at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN. She began full-time after her graduation in
    Emily Valerio began working with News 18 in October of 2011 as a part-time reporter while she finished her studies at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN. She began full-time after her graduation in December.

  • News Reporter

    Mike Joyce joined the News 18 team in August 2010 as a part-time sports photographer.  In January 2011, he was promoted to full-time news/sports reporter for the station, as well as fill-in sports anchor.
    Mike Joyce joined the News 18 team in August 2010 as a part-time sports photographer.  In January 2011, he was promoted to full-time news/sports reporter for the station, as well as fill-in sports anchor. 

  • Internet Director

    Bridget Kurtenbach is the internet director at News 18. She joined the team in May 2008. Bridget is a Chippewa Valley native who has always had a love for community journalism.  She graduated from the
    Bridget Kurtenbach is the internet director at News 18. She joined the team in May 2008. Bridget is a Chippewa Valley native who has always had a love for community journalism.

  • WQOW News 18 PhotographersWQOW News 18 Photographers

  • Chief Photographer

    Steve Betchkal joined the News 18 team in February of 2006 and is currently the Chief Photographer. He has been taping news and life in the Chippewa Valley for 21 years. If you've watched TV news in northwestern
    Steve Betchkal joined the News 18 team in February of 2006 and is currently the Chief Photographer. He has been taping news and life in the Chippewa Valley for 25 years. If you've watched TV news in northwestern Wisconsin, you've seen his work.

  • Photographer

    Kyle joined the Hometown Team in November of 2008, prior to that he spent over a year at WXOW in La Crosse.  He says he's excited to take on a new job in a new city. Kyle grew up in Chanhassen, MN (home
    Kyle joined the Hometown Team in November of 2008, prior to that he spent over a year at WXOW in La Crosse.  He says he's excited to take on a new job in a new city. Click here to read more.
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