Leigh Mills
Evening News Anchor
Madison, Wisconsin
Leigh anchors the 4 and 6pm newscasts on WMTV 15 News, where she has worked since 2003. Leigh has won numerous awards for her work, including a National Edward R. Murrow Award and four regional Emmy Awards, including one for best news anchor. Leigh got her start in broadcasting at The Government Channel in Athens, Ohio. She also worked for four years at WOUB-TV before moving to Madison.
Leigh has a long history of working with area non-profits. She is currently a board member of Canopy Center and is serving on the DAIS 50th anniversary committee for the next year. She also volunteers her time with NAMI, Dane County Boys and Girls Club, Clean Lakes Alliance, Tellurian, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, Brat Fest, The Village Diaper Bank, National MS Society Wisconsin Chapter, East Madison Community Center, The Business Forum, Madison Area Down Syndrome Society, and Madison Ballet, for which she previously served on the board.
Leigh has been married to her best friend since 2012. She is a mom of two boys, ages 11 and 9, and a stepmom of a 20 and 18 year old. Leigh also teaches group exercise classes including turbokick, strength development and thrive. She recently completed a bucket list item: finishing the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin! Leigh is an avid runner and cyclist, having completed a full marathon, many half marathons and multiple century rides.
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LaFollette High School bilingual resource teacher, Shannon Longworth, receives Crystal Apple Award.
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2026 Crystal Apple Award winner Emily Behn isn’t just a typical high school math teacher at Wisconsin Dells High School.
Mr. Braun received nine nominations this year.
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Lodi High School special education teacher wins Crystal Apple Award.
He leads by example, demonstrating hard work and determination.
The third Crystal Apple Award winner of 2025 is leading by example, teaching her students that they can dream big, they can achieve, and she will support them every step of the way.
Poynette STEAM teacher Peggy Maurer wins Crystal Apple Award.
Wisconsin Heights High School teacher Kathy Haig is the first Crystal Apple Award recipient of 2025.
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Sen. Ron Johnson said he read an unrevised version of a speech Monday night during the Republican National Convention.
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Weston teacher Valerie Thompson receives WMTV Crystal Apple Award after 40 years in education.
Ms. Rosemary Urbanick celebrates her 50th year of teaching by receiving a Crystal Apple Award.
A preschool teacher in the Verona Area School District is awarded a Crystal Apple this year.
Oregon High School art teacher Mike Derrick is the recipient of the first Crystal Apple award of 2024.
The Class of 1967 described Rita as amazing, wonderful, dedicated and caring.
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The City of Madison Streets Division said bare pavement won’t be visible in the days ahead, and urge people to travel carefully.
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.
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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.
