Haley Weger

Reporter / Producer

Haley is a reporter and producer for KPLC.

Haley was born in Texas and grew up in the Houston area. She moved to Oklahoma for college, attending the University of Oklahoma. She majored in journalism, with a minor in human relations.

She quickly realized her love for journalism in college and began working for the school's news station. She reported, anchored, and produced, among other jobs at the station - OU Nightly. She also wrote digital content for the news program, and social media sites.

As a reporter for KPLC 7 News, Haley is excited to share the stories in her new community.

Health

New recommendations advise breastfeeding up to or beyond 2 years

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT

By Haley Weger

The American Academy of Pediatrics is now suggesting breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months, and continuing for two years or beyond.

News

Man fighting for life in ICU after contracting flesh-eating bacteria on Gulf coast

Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT

By Haley Weger and Emily Van de Riet

This year, a deadly type of flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus is showing up sooner than in past summers.

News

‘Father of the year’ puts himself between son and raging bull

Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 7:40 PM CST

By Haley Weger

A DeRidder dad is being called "father of the year" for saving his son from a raging bull. A viral video shows the dad jumping into action to protect his son after he was bucked off a bull, and knocked out cold at a Texas rodeo.

COVID-19

Local hospital prepares for potential COVID-19 surge from Omicron variant

Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 10:18 PM CST

By Haley Weger

Front line workers at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital were finally catching a break as vaccination rates went up in the area. Now, they are preparing in case there is a COVID surge caused by the Omicron variant or the holidays.

State

Lake Charles resident describes tragic scene at Astroworld Festival

Updated: Nov. 8, 2021 at 6:56 PM CST

By Haley Weger

A concert turned into a tragedy this weekend in Houston. Two days after a tragedy claimed the lives of at least eight Astroworld concertgoers and injured several others, the first lawsuit has been filed against rapper Travis Scott and concert organizer Live Nation Entertainment.