Leigh Mills
Evening News Anchor/Reporter
NBC15
Leigh anchors the 4 and 6pm newscasts on NBC15, where she has worked since 2003. Leigh has won numerous awards for her work, including a National Edward R. Murrow Award and two Emmy Awards.
Leigh has a long history of working with area non-profits. She is currently a board member of Canopy Center. She also volunteers her time with NAMI, Dane County Boys and Girls Club, Clean Lakes Alliance, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, Wisconsin Academic Decathlon, Brat Fest, National MS Society, GiGi's Playhouse Madison, AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, East Madison Community Center, The Business Forum, Madison Area Down Syndrome Society, Madison Ballet, the Arthritis Foundation Wisconsin and the YWCA.
Leigh has been married to her best friend since 2012. She is a mom to two boys, ages 9 and 6, and a stepmom to an 18 and 16 year old. She says they have a busy house, and she loves every minute of it! Leigh also teaches a weekly turbokick class and completed her first full marathon in September of 2021.
For 23 years, employees of Epic have participated in Share Your Holidays.
Stacy Darga received 'Be Like Mike' award for her work at Westside Elementary in Sun Prairie.
Embryo adoption is growing in popularity for families that are struggling to conceive.
Dr. Jill Underly says schools are using artificial intelligence to prepare kids for their future.
This year, we received 760 nominations for teachers from more than 240 schools across south central Wisconsin.
In 2023, NBC15 is honoring five Crystal Apple awards and naming 10 honorable mentions to recognize teachers in Southern Wisconsin.
This year, we received 760 nominations for teachers from more than 240 schools across south central Wisconsin.
This year, we received 760 nominations for teachers from more than 240 schools across south central Wisconsin.
This year, we received 760 nominations for teachers from more than 240 schools across south central Wisconsin.
This year, we received 760 nominations for teachers from more than 240 schools across south central Wisconsin.
Janet Protasiewicz was a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney for 26 years before being elected as a Milwaukee County judge in 2014.
In just five days, voters statewide will head to the polls to select two candidates who will move forward in the state Supreme Court race.
He has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2016 and currently presides over the juvenile division.
Dan Kelly, the only former state Supreme Court justice, is running again to be on the high court.
Amber Swenor, author of the best-selling book “Unleashed,” sat down with NBC15 on Tuesday to explain the four steps to create meaningful goals and take center stage in your life in 2023.
Local composer, singer, songwriter, pianist, performer and producer Michael Massey sat down with NBC15 on Thursday to talk about his new memoir.
If you're looking for more of an international flair to your food, there are some great local spots to visit.
Each year, a father has a benefit concert to keep his son’s memory alive and raise money for epilepsy.
We are heading into the weekend before Thanksgiving, and as we look to kick off the holiday season, there are lots of fun and festive events happening across the Madison area.
Former CEO of Spectrum brands in the Madison area, now a best-selling author, sat down with NBC15 on Tuesday, November 15 to discuss what inspired him to write a business advice book, and shared some tips with viewers.
The Good Samaritan law is intended to save lives, but often people are afraid to call 911 when they see someone overdosing, because they fear being arrested.
They’re recognized as the very first collegiate pop music ensemble that features song, dance and live instruments in the nation: meet Wisconsin Singers!
BRAVA Magazine Editorial Director Shayna Mace sat down with NBC15 on Friday in conjunction with the release of BRAVA’s final issue of the year to share some fun tid-bits for book lovers.
There are 81 referendum questions regarding public schools on ballots around the state — including 24 districts in our viewing area.
The event aims to bring together the high school dance community in a non-competitive environment.
Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Christine Rebout previews four events in the area to check out in November.
NBC15 News’ John Stofflet has been a big part of every campaign since 2005 and helped it grow into a campaign that provides millions of meals to those in need.
It’s going to be warm this weekend and we’ll see peak fall colors... which are just a few of the reasons to get out and enjoy the Madison area.
On Thursday, November 10, the organization Bloom will host its second event to raise money for MCPASD’s “Caring Closets,” including the “Cardinal Nest” at Middleton High School.
Newly crowned 2023 Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin Annie Heathcote talks about what it means to her to represent the state.
Overcoming adversity and achieving their dreams through higher education — it’s what many students have successfully done over the past 20 years through the UW-Madison Odyssey Project.
It’s shaping up to be a crisp, fall weekend across southern Wisconsin... which is the perfect opportunity to explore some of the fun events going on in the Madison area!
This weekend, the Fond Blanc Foundation is holding an event to raise money to keep the school running.
As the weather changes, it’s the perfect opportunity to curl up with a good book — and maybe a nice, warm cup of coffee.
September is National Recovery Month, and new state statistics show 91 percent of opioid overdose deaths in the last year involved synthetic opioids, like fentanyl.
One in every five adults in America experiences a mental illness — many of them right here in our community.
Domestic violence is a community issue, and there are many ways everyone can get involved to make a difference in the community.
Luckily, there are plenty of seasonal events to check out over the weekend to bring in the fall cheer.
With less than two months to go until the midterm election, politics are heating up in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
The festival only happens every other year, but it will be in full swing on Sept. 16-18, 2022.
Rob Gard with Destination Madison previews four events going on around town this weekend.
Since the pandemic, many people have shifted their career focus from earning a paycheck to finding fulfillment.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly spoke about the upcoming school year and her concerns for schools around the state as we come out of the pandemic.
A series of billboards up in Waunakee and DeForest have a grave message on display: one pill can kill.
Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins talked in depth on a number of topics ahead of the school year, including staffing concerns and transparency questions from families.
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School District of Janesville Superintendent Mark Holzman talked about shifting focus to students’ mental health and his plan to address the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic.
If you’re looking for some new gear for your students, a Madison-based company has some great options to consider!
Summer is flying by, and with only a few weekends left, why not make the most of the time by attending some fun summertime events?
