Stephanie Rodriguez, Reporter
Stephanie Rodriguez is a reporter for CBS 58 and Telemundo Wisconsin. She joined WDJT in October of 2022.
Born in Puerto Rico, she is fluent in Spanish. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs before moving to Normal, Illinois, for college. During her time at Illinois State University, Rodriguez was a reporter, anchor and producer for the student-run television station and a news editor for the university's student-run newspaper. As a student reporter, Rodriguez won a national scholarship from the Radio Television Digital News Association, being named the 2017 Carole Simpson Scholar.
Her first reporting job was at the NBC/ABC affiliate in Peoria, Illinois. During her time in Central Illinois, Rodriguez was part of the team that covered a student bus crash that led to an Edward R. Murrow Award in social media for Heart of Illinois ABC.
She comes to Milwaukee from Western Wisconsin, having spent two years as a morning anchor for WQOW News 18 in Eau Claire.
While in the Chippewa Valley, she fell in love with the Badger State and all of the nature it has to offer.
Rodriguez loves to ride her bike on state trails and spends most days watching movies, enjoying the company of her cat and enjoying time with friends and family.
If you have a story idea you would like to share with Stephanie Rodriguez, you can email her at [email protected]. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter at @StephRodNews.
Articles by Stephanie Rodriguez
- Mayor Johnson replaces Milwaukee's election chief 6 months before 2024 election
- UW-Milwaukee encampment continues, protesters hold Muslim prayer, Shabbat
- Shorewood High School students walk out, join UW-Milwaukee encampment
- 'If you can make learning fun, it sticks': Students compete in Contrapt Competition
- 'I believe in them': Fans sendoff Milwaukee Bucks
- TikTok ban: What happens next, how local business owners feel
- Following fatal fire, MFD returns to south side neighborhood to install free smoke alarms
- More human remains found in South Milwaukee, believed to belong to Sade Robinson
- 'We've been crying out for this for a very long time': MFD to give out free alarms for deaf, hard-of-hearing residents
- Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival 100 days away, tickets on sale now
- Milwaukee food truck reopens after alleged drunk driver causes thousands in damage
- 'Once-in-a-lifetime experience': All eyes to the skies to see the 2024 solar eclipse in SE Wisconsin
- Jessy Kurczewski sentenced to life in prison in eye drop murder trial
- Waukesha seeing minor flooding levels after days of precipitation
- Behind the Scenes: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
- 'We lost everything': Food truck owners struggle to reopen after drunk driver crashes into business
- 'Every year is just amazing': Fans enjoy Opening Day despite rain
- 'The whole church is covered in water': Greendale parish deals with Holy Week flood
- 'This is a great team': Fans send off Marquette team with cheers, smiles
- Ascension Wisconsin holding job fair to recruit while some criticize past layoffs
- Brewers unveil new scoreboards, expanded team store
- Private plow companies grateful for spring snowfall
- Common Council approves permits for RNC protesters, scooters
- Public works committee reviews RNC demonstration permit process, community members weigh in
- Police body camera policy: Supporters ask judge to allow release timeline
- Family honors Milwaukee grandmother, grandson killed in reckless driving crash
- 'I was put there for a reason': Former Marine saves toddler after Clark Co. crash kills 9
- Harmony's Heart of Wisconsin: A 12-year-old's mission to feed her community
- Elijah Vue's mom facing new charges as 3-year-old is still missing
- 'I put Valentina into the garbage': Franklin man accused of killing girlfriend testifies in Colombia
- Johnson focuses on growing Milwaukee, addressing challenges during State of the City
- 'I just want to move': Residents frustrated after second flood at apartment complex this year
- 'I saw my first scuba diver here': Volunteers descend into Lake Michigan exhibit
- 'We just have an abundance': HAWS Waukesha has over 40 adoptable dogs looking for forever home
- City shares RNC security perimeter, launches FAQ web page
- 'You can be somebody afterward': $100K donation will help nonprofit that aids sex workers, human trafficking victims
- A month after probable hypothermia death, changes to protocol are announced
- 'I thought I was going to cry': Young patients surprised with trip to Brewers Spring Training
- As gas prices rise, oil refinery issues impact what drivers pay at pump
- Potawatomi Hotel Casino Sportsbook offering almost 900 Super Bowl wagers
- 'Prison of garbage and filth': Mother sentenced to 10 years for imprisoning children in home
- City leaders delay private ambulance contract after woman dies in cold, push for policy change
- 'This disability won't be my inability': Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin has big dreams, plans to achieve them
- Elkhorn residents mourning as search for killer of local couple continues
- Cat rescued from utility pole in Riverwest reunited with owner
- First responders defend response to woman's hypothermia death at Milwaukee bus stop
- Hydroponic grow room allows MPS students to urban farm
- Milwaukee granted ownership of Northridge mall, demolition planned
- 'It's really concerning': UW-Whitewater students, parents react to racist display
- Paws In Thrift Boutique helps fund dog foster program
- Packers fans gear up, fly out to support team's playoff run
- Greenfield Fire Department finds 2 deceased from carbon monoxide poisoning
- Power outages leave thousands fighting bitter cold in their homes after latest winter storm
- Franklin woman convicted in eye drop murder case to be sentenced in April
- Shared ZIP codes lead to other municipalities paying new Milwaukee sales tax
- Services planned after former NAACP Milwaukee Branch president dies
- 'Tempest is a drag legend': Milwaukee performer remembered as friend, icon
- No more waivers: Teenagers will have to pass road test once again in Wisconsin
- 'We were paying them': University chancellor fired over porn says he made no money off videos, books
- UW-La Crosse chancellor fired for making porn videos says first amendment rights, free speech was violated
- 'Why would somebody do this?': Waukesha residents baffled after Christmas vandalism
- 'It affirms my African roots': Kwanzaa celebrations begin in Milwaukee
- Santa, superheroes say hello to patients at Children's Wisconsin on Christmas
- As police prepare to re-enter MPS, research shows school resource officers have little impact on crime
- 'I just can't believe it': Waukesha server given $1,000 tip
- Victim of fiery hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee's east side had been gifted car for maintaining sobriety
- Amtrak reinstates monthly pass for Hiawatha line, Milwaukee to Chicago
- Families get free presents at pop-up toy shop organized by local Girl Scout troop
- Fans excited about potential rivalry after Giannis game ball dispute
- Changes to Amtrak Hiawatha route could double the cost of your weekly commute
- MATC celebrates non-traditional students on path to a new career
- Marquette Golden Eagles spread holiday cheer through kids shopping spree
- Eye drop murder trial delayed after alleged letter written by defendant surfaces
- Heart transplant recipient talks impact of organ donation
- 'A beautiful, wonderful, happy soul': Family of MPD officer hurt in crash to donate his organs
- Trial of Wisconsin man accused of killing Colombian girlfriend, disposing of body in suitcase begins
- Blast from the past: Over 100 vendors come out for Wisconsin Vintage
- RNC: MKE 2024 Host Committee says fundraising is on track
- 2024 RNC host committee deposits $100K to homeowner campaign by local bank
- Giving Tuesday: Local organizations ask for a helping hand this holiday season