Leigh Mills
Evening News Anchor/Reporter
NBC15
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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, including NAMI, Dane County Boys and Girls Club, Canopy Center, 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 and the YWCA.
Leigh has been married to her best friend since 2012. She is a mom to two boys, ages 8 and 6, and a stepmom to a 16 and 14 year old. She says they have a busy house, and she loves every minute of it! Leigh also teaches a weekly turbokick class and just completed her first full marathon in September of 2021.
Education
Awards
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 8:07 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
Janet Protasiewicz was a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney for 26 years before being elected as a Milwaukee County judge in 2014.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:17 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 5:39 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
He has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2016 and currently presides over the juvenile division.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
Dan Kelly, the only former state Supreme Court justice, is running again to be on the high court.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:01 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
Local composer, singer, songwriter, pianist, performer and producer Michael Massey sat down with NBC15 on Thursday to talk about his new memoir.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:44 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
If you're looking for more of an international flair to your food, there are some great local spots to visit.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
Each year, a father has a benefit concert to keep his son’s memory alive and raise money for epilepsy.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:26 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Leigh Mills
They’re recognized as the very first collegiate pop music ensemble that features song, dance and live instruments in the nation: meet Wisconsin Singers!
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
There are 81 referendum questions regarding public schools on ballots around the state — including 24 districts in our viewing area.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills and Shaina Nijhawan
The event aims to bring together the high school dance community in a non-competitive environment.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Christine Rebout previews four events in the area to check out in November.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 7:49 PM CDT
|By Nick Viviani and Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
Newly crowned 2023 Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin Annie Heathcote talks about what it means to her to represent the state.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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!
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
This weekend, the Fond Blanc Foundation is holding an event to raise money to keep the school running.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
As the weather changes, it’s the perfect opportunity to curl up with a good book — and maybe a nice, warm cup of coffee.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
One in every five adults in America experiences a mental illness — many of them right here in our community.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
Domestic violence is a community issue, and there are many ways everyone can get involved to make a difference in the community.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
Luckily, there are plenty of seasonal events to check out over the weekend to bring in the fall cheer.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
With less than two months to go until the midterm election, politics are heating up in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
The festival only happens every other year, but it will be in full swing on Sept. 16-18, 2022.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
Rob Gard with Destination Madison previews four events going on around town this weekend.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
Since the pandemic, many people have shifted their career focus from earning a paycheck to finding fulfillment.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 2:18 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 12:06 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
A series of billboards up in Waunakee and DeForest have a grave message on display: one pill can kill.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
It’s the final week of summer for many families as school starts for most students next week. But there are still some fun activities to enjoy around the Madison area before the new school year begins!
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
If you’re looking for some new gear for your students, a Madison-based company has some great options to consider!
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
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?
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
It’s a fun day of entertainers, exhibits, adaptive sports and arts and crafts — the Disability Pride Festival is returning to Madison for 2022.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:03 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
For the tenth year of the Real Freedom Races event, the entire town of Necedah is celebrating with a weekend full of activities!
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Kylie Jacobs and Leigh Mills
Summer is in full swing, and with that comes a slew of outdoor activities to find the best way to spend it.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 5:20 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
Experts believe 36,000 people in Wisconsin will be newly diagnosed with cancer in 2022.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
June is Pride Month — a time to show support for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
There are a number of events coming up in Rock County in the month of June.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
The upcoming holiday weekend will be full of family time for many, but it’s also a time to honor U.S. military members who have died serving their country.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:48 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
To purchase tickets for the June 11th matinee., go to capitalcitytheatre.org.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
It’s going to be a cooler than normal weekend, but there’s still plenty to do in the Madison area!
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By Leigh Mills
A five-member editorial team came together to compile 30 stories by 30 authors in 30 organizations... all in the Madison area over three decades.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:30 AM CDT
|By Leigh Mills, Abriela Thiel and Kylie Jacobs
As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, NBC15 is excited to announce our Crystal Apple winners, including Ms. Megan Hauri from Hackett Elementary in Beloit!
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