The Leader-Telegram is a daily newspaper published in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, by Adams Publishing Group. It was founded in 1881 and is read throughout Eau Claire County and surrounding counties.

Leader-Telegram
TypeDaily newspaper
Owner(s)Adams Publishing Group
PublisherPaul Gaier
EditorMatt Milner
Founded1881
Headquarters701 S. Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI
Circulation14,034 (as of 2022)[1]
Websiteleadertelegram.com

The Buckshot Run is named after Leader-Telegram sports-writer Ron Buckli.[2][3]

History

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Adams Publishing acquired the Leader-Telegram from the Graaskamp and Atkinson families, which had owned the paper since 1887.[4]

As of 2013, the paper has a daily circulation of nearly 30,000 during the week and a circulation rate of nearly 40,000 for the Sunday paper.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 2023 Wisconsin Newspaper Directory. Wisconsin Newspaper Association. 2023.
  2. ^ McGraw, Dennis (October 7, 2009). "Strong thread runs through runners' tale". Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire, Wisconsin).
  3. ^ Wachter, Blythe (September 1, 2012). "Leader-Telegram Buckshot Run hits 30-year mark". Leader-Telegram.
  4. ^ a b Giffey, Tom (June 14, 2017). "Farewell, Family Ownership". Volume One. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
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