The early bird gets the worm, so the saying goes. Last we checked, no birds or worms are found on our local TV news sets, but you will find peppy morning personalities. WQOW’s Justin Esterly, in his final year in Eau Claire, rose up to be the Peppiest Morning Personality in the Chippewa Valley. Co-host Katie Phernetton again is voted to have the second-most pep. And new pep is found at WEAU 13 News, as Leann Stapleton makes a first appearance on the list, in third place. –Luc Anthony