Adam Rife, Reporter
Adam Rife reports for CBS 58's evening newscasts.
He's worked in newsrooms in Illinois and Ohio, covering stories that get answers and create change. In the past few years he's reported on a deadly mass shooting, federal corruption investigations, and deadly storms that produced more than 20 tornadoes in one night. His investigative reporting on deadly child abuse cases changed how state agencies must handle reports of neglect and abuse. And he's covered countless campaign rallies and political events spanning three presidencies.
Previously, Adam was an anchor and statehouse reporter, anchoring election nights and inaugurations, moderating debates, and producing and anchoring breaking news and special programming. He began his broadcasting career in several Chicago newsrooms.
The move to CBS 58 marks a return to the Milwaukee area for Adam. His grandparents were born and raised in Port Washington and many family members still live throughout southeastern Wisconsin. He comes from a large, supportive family just over the state line in McHenry County, Illinois and friends and family live throughout the area. He holds a history degree, enjoys cooking and reading, and loves the Milwaukee area's history, hiking trails, and restaurants.
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Articles by Adam Rife
- Confusion over wording of ballot questions as both sides make their cases
- Pewaukee neighbors spared $69,511 bill for now as council votes down utility repair plan
- Community group urging faster replacement of lead water pipes
- Milwaukee gun safety advocates hope for crackdown on gun marketing aimed at children
- 'I was suicidal': Boys detail years of sexual abuse by adoptive father
- Mayor Johnson breaks down his Milwaukee pitch at South by Southwest
- Thousands still without power across SE Wisconsin, hours after winter storm hits
- Environmental advocates sound alarm over legal challenge to Wisconsin Spills Law
- 'What could be more disrespectful?': Anger in Kenosha County over three appointees to volunteer boards
- After 12-year-old shot and killed, bar owner denies allegations in liquor license hearing
- Tensions flare at Wauwatosa School Board meeting as parents sound off on school fights
- Milwaukee native Ernie Johnson, Jr. honored with Award of Excellence for spreading message of hope
- Walker's Point antiques shop under fire for racist antiques
- Fundraiser helps Feeding America, as additional pandemic-era SNAP benefits expire
- Milwaukee Marathon event confirmed for March 26, but only 5K and half marathon will be held
- New video shows police, fire response to Bayshore parking garage collapse
- Officials confirm nobody hurt after Bayshore parking structure collapse
- Community leaders searching for answers after latest stretch of gun violence impacting young people
- Hundreds turn out for fundraising event for Jackson Sparks Foundation
- Public frustration bubbles over as FPC continues to discuss policy for body cam video
- Hundreds honor Officer Jerving with moment of silence at fundraiser
- Alleged shooter was in court Monday, legal expert says probation was appropriate
- Debate continues in Fox Point over fate of Mary Nohl home
- Man dead after losing control of his car, slamming into north side Milwaukee home
- Anger and frustration as Milwaukee community calls for quicker release of MPD body camera video
- Battle begins over mental health funding after Evers' State of the State address
- Brookfield alderman under fire for comments some find discriminatory and classist
- Potawatomi Hotel & Casino replacing Northern Lights Theater with permanent sportsbook
- City of Milwaukee considering lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai tied to the rash of car thefts
- Statewide prosecutor shortage crippling District Attorneys' offices, impacting justice system
- One year of Waukesha PD squad car video erased in IT mistake, dozens of criminal cases impacted
- New study finds dangerous levels of PFAs chemicals in locally caught fish
- Milwaukee jazz legend Manty Ellis honored at 90th birthday concert event
- Voting commissioner addresses allegations of voter suppression in Milwaukee amid calls to resign
- Winter businesses adjusting to warmer weather in order to stay open
- Vos in Milwaukee County as local funding negotiations continue
- Wisconsin lawmakers weigh in on Speaker of the House impasse
- Protesters rally outside Ascension CEO's home in effort to restore labor & delivery services
- FBI report: hate crimes on the rise in Wisconsin and US despite significant underreporting
- Federal investigators believe missing drug package may have prompted murder of Milwaukee mail carrier
- 3 charged in connection to murder of Milwaukee mail carrier Aundre Cross
- Milwaukee DPW adjusting for staffing shortage in order to handle expected snowstorm
- Despite shortages, children's pain medication can still be found on Milwaukee shelves
- TikTok app banned on Washington County government devices
- WisDOT proposal of 8-lane expansion of I-94 corridor faces mostly backlash at public hearing
- Troubling youth violence trends spark community brainstorming session; stakeholders pledge action
- 10-year-old accused of murdering his mother makes first court appearance
- Neighbors describe night of second death linked to Timothy Olson, Racine police decline to comment
- Second Timothy Olson death investigation: Woman found dead in Olson's bed, per law enforcement source
- More than a dozen groups unite to create new Milwaukee Theater District
- 'Dating app predator' Timothy Olson taken into custody in Franklin
- Dozens of citations, but no arrests: City of Milwaukee sues another 'egregious reckless driver'
- Candy Cane Lane open for 37th year, accepting donations for childhood cancer research
- MFD graduates 37 new firefighters ready to serve amid challenging environment
- Third woman to fall unconscious in presence of wanted man dies in hospital
- 'Our lives have been forever changed': Waukesha commemorates parade tragedy, 1 year later
- 'I was losing life': Burlington woman describes surviving vicious attack
- Closure for some, wounds remain open for others after sentencing in Waukesha parade attack
- 1 dead after fire destroys both units of Milwaukee townhome
- Complaint: Man charged after bringing knife to West Bend polling site, sending threatening emails to candidates
- Badgers, Brewers fans loving Brew City Battle basketball doubleheader at American Family Field
- Assembly Speaker Vos to CBS 58: Willing to compromise on abortion law & school funding, Evers doubtful
- Election officials say there were no serious issues, encourage people to observe canvassing
- Safety plans practiced, WEC confident in elections processes ahead of Election Day
- Barnes, Johnson on attack at competing rallies as crucial US Senate race enters final days
- Michels whips up Grafton crowd at rally stop as neck-and-neck race enters the homestretch
- Two major parties target Waukesha County as close statewide races enter election homestretch
- Police release body cam video of officer-involved fatal shooting near 33rd and Galena
- $10,000 bond for Slinger teen charged with filming underage girls through peephole
- Wide range of emotions for families and community as parade verdict sinks in
- Legal expert weighs in on closing arguments as Brooks case heads to jury deliberations
- Police: Hartland apartment fire victims each suffered gunshot wound
- Hartland community grieving 6 killed in intentional apartment fire, criminal investigation continues
- More than a dozen Wisconsin schools targeted by swatting calls, but no real shootings
- One in Four: New Third Space IPA raising money and attention for domestic violence
- Police: no hate crime, but suspect facing charges for smashing synagogue windows
- 'I will never be ok. You broke my heart': Family mourns shooting death of 12-year-old girl
- More than a dozen MPD officers earn more than the chief, thanks to overtime pay
- MPD investigating swatting calls
- Suspect intentionally hits MPD officer with car after drug investigation