Isabella Ledonne

Investigative Reporter

Roanoke, VA

Isabella Ledonne

Isabella is a proud graduate from the University of Missouri and is thrilled to be on the WDBJ7 team! Born and raised in Chicago, she’s enjoyed exploring her new home in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Isabella started reporting in 2019 at KOMU 8 News, the NBC affiliate in Columbia, Missouri, while she was studying broadcast journalism. In May 2022, she received a degree in broadcast journalism and a degree in economics. During her time at Mizzou, Isabella covered countless stories ranging from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 presidential election and investigative stories on Missouri laws.

When she’s not at work, Isabella loves to travel, explore and meet new people. A true extrovert at heart, she’s loved getting to meet everyone in the Roanoke community. She encourages everyone to reach out on social media and say hello!

National

A legal battle is brewing after disputes over a student's individualized education plan.

School board sues parent for $600,000 after dispute over son’s special needs education plan

Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 1:21 PM EDT

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By Isabella Ledonne and Gray News staff

The lawsuit claims the parent has been verbally abusing and harassing school staff for three years with excessive communication.

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A Virginia woman says she is thankful her daughter was not in the car when it was found.

Woman says a loaded gun was found in her rental car

Updated: Feb. 10, 2024 at 1:53 AM EST

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By Isabella Ledonne and Gray News staff

She’s warning others to thoroughly check their rental cars before driving away.

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Mugshots: Clifford Dugan and Nicole Saunders (L-R) are both charged with contributing to the...

4th graders exposed to fentanyl during school lunch; 2 caregivers arrested

Updated: Dec. 14, 2023 at 5:17 AM EST

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By Isabella Ledonne, Pat Thomas, Patsy Montesinos and Gray News staff

The caregivers of one of the students were arrested in relation to the incident.

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University of Virginia football player Mike Hollins is said to be alert and awake after a...

Virginia football player Mike Hollins awake, alert after 2nd surgery following deadly shooting

Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:04 PM EST

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By Eddie Callahan, Isabella Ledonne and Jordan Gartner

A University of Virginia football player continues his recovery after a deadly shooting occurred over the weekend.

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Eileen Mooney celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends and family at Brookdale Salem Senior...

Salem resident celebrates 103rd birthday on Halloween

Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 11:39 AM EDT

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By Isabella Ledonne and Debra Worley

Eileen Mooney was born in south Salem in 1919. She said her classmates thought she came into the world on a broom because she was born on Halloween.