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
- After devastating U-Haul fire, renters share what was lost and cannot be replaced
- 7 Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls try to separate from the pack at first candidate forum
- Amid more backlash, Cudahy Common Council passes $25 wheel tax to make up some of steep budget gap
- 'It will not be a data center': Sheboygan Common Council approves deal with Amazon for distribution facility, tries to alleviate data center concerns
- 13-year-old murder case: 2 men plead guilty, will not serve time after crafting an agreement with victim's family
- SE Wisconsin religious organizations preparing to provide support during possible ICE operations
- Council vote pauses New Berlin addiction treatment center, CEO still sees path forward
- Local leader expects targeted ICE operations in Milwaukee 'in the next few months'
- 'Feeling angry right now': Thousands march through Milwaukee streets in another anti-ICE protest
- 'This is going to be a wrongful death suit': Attorney, former MPD officer, talks legal liability after Minneapolis ICE shooting
- 'People are fearful': Hundreds rally in Milwaukee against ICE after fatal shooting in Minneapolis
- FOIA fulfilled: Body cam video shows 2023 crash response when teen's body was not found in car until 4 days later
- Health leaders still recommend child vaccines despite HHS changing vaccine schedule
- New tow ordinance in effect: Milwaukee will tow habitual parking violators
- Video shows West Allis hit-and-run, victim recovering from broken bones in neck and back
- Judge Hannah Dugan trial: Evidence released, courtroom audio records conversations about ICE agents and undocumented immigrant
- Prescription drugs expected to become less affordable in 2026 when ACA tax subsidies expire
- Dugan split verdict: Defense team planning to appeal felony conviction, process could take months to resolve the case
- Jury comes to split verdict in trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan
- Day 3: Trial of Judge Hannah Dugan continues, prosecution rests
- Judge Hannah Dugan trial day 2: Federal agents testify about personal interactions with Dugan in hallway
- Judge Hannah Dugan trial day 1: Opening statements get underway
- Judge Hannah Dugan trial: Jury seated, trial set to begin Monday
- Judge Hannah Dugan trial: On the eve of jury selection, a look ahead at the local case's national implications
- Inclusive Santa event to welcome families and children with sensory sensitivities
- 'Why aren't they coming back?': Difficult questions at vigil for 3 Kenosha children killed in Thanksgiving night fire
- Milwaukee protest against data centers 1 of 7 held across the state Tuesday
- 'It's all about dignity': St. Ben's warming center now open every night through March
- Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints judges to hear congressional redistricting cases
- MPS Board grants 1-year extension for Carmen charter, school community furious with lack of commitment
- Kiel 'Poop Fairy' allegedly exposed as alderperson's husband, latest in a string of incidents
- Port Washington approves Tax Increment District to fund data center infrastructure, tempers flare at council meeting
- Wisconsin lawmakers react to spending plan that reopens federal government after record shutdown
- Despite progress on funding bill, air travel delays expected to continue even after government reopens
- Milwaukee fliers brace for more hours-long delays as FAA plans to cut flights amid staffing shortages
- Milwaukee County supervisors propose $150,000 for emergency food benefit funding
- Bauman leads commission recommendation to protect Panther Arena and neighboring theater
- Despite surplus, Wisconsin unlikely to cover expiring food benefits costs
- ‘It was nuts’: Neighbors want more control after hundreds spill into streets at wild Brady Street Halloween party
- More than 100 people show support for Hales Corners library director targeted by out-of-state group over teen content
- 4-year-old child dies after being found unresponsive in West Allis, 2 arrested
- Wisconsin air traffic controllers feeling pressure as shutdown wears on with no paychecks in sight
- Milwaukee Mitchell will not show DHS video that blames Democrats for government shutdown
- 'They're going to come back': Fans hopeful Brewers will bounce back in NLCS
- Dashcam video released into shooting between MPD officer, Elijah Wilks
- Brewers at Wrigley Field: Fans lick their wounds after loss to the Cubs, look ahead to Game 5 in Milwaukee
- Shutdown passes one-week mark as Trump floats idea of no back pay, agencies brace for challenges
- Brewers fans eager to take momentum on the road to Chicago
- First gubernatorial poll shows known names at top, but experts warn against giving it too much weight ahead of marathon campaign
- 'Eventually, something is going to break': TSA union chief fears a long shutdown could lead to employee resignations
- ‘It's accountability’: Some sharp exchanges at town hall meeting as Adam Procell lays out his vision to combat violence
- Political expert: Effects of government shutdown may not be immediately felt
- Caledonia plan commission approves re-zoning that could allow Microsoft data center to move forward
- Brewers fans in early playoff mode hoping team is ready for historic run to the playoffs
- Palmyra police explain financial and safety reasons for pursuing partnership with ICE
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to pause abortion appointments Oct. 1 over concerns with federal spending bill
- Arbitration hearings underway for Milwaukee Police contract, but decision not expected for months
- 2 suspects in storage unit case now booked in jail
- Family and friends mourn crash victims as 2 remain hospitalized; driver fled Indiana police last month
- FEMA now accepting applications for flood aid, deadline set for Nov. 12
- 'This is the era of violent populism': After Charlie Kirk assassination, political violence expert explains why incidents could worsen
- 'Continuously looking': 1 month after floods, former FEMA administrator details the disaster declaration process
- New video and emails detail Ryan Borgwardt's faked drowning, journey to Europe and back
- Dueling protests at City Hall turn tense over police contract negotiations
- Ahead of police union protest, 2 sides are still far apart
- Milwaukee community leaders discuss National Guard concerns, White House won't say if Milwaukee has been discussed
- Amid battle over labor contract, MPA head says he's 'thinking of reaching out' to White House about National Guard, mayor counters
- '200 people vs. 2 officers': Police union president responds to weekend spate of street takeovers
- Milwaukee mayor addresses National Guard questions amid national debate over troops in US cities
- New video shows moments before child was hit by bus in January, Katona family plans to file civil suit
- Evers requests federal disaster declaration after storms cause more than $33 million in damage
- Milwaukee County's storm damage now estimated at $34 million as FEMA assessment wraps up
- 'I hope and pray that they help': FEMA teams go door-to-door to hear firsthand accounts of flood damage and costs
- 'You don't have to be home': FEMA representative on what to expect during in-person flood damage assessment that starts Thursday
- FEMA to interview storm affected residents Thursday, begin initial storm damage assessments Wednesday
- Still no FEMA on the ground in Milwaukee area, a required step on long road to possible flood relief aid
- 'What are we supposed to do?' With flood insurance not an option, West Allis neighbors face unaffordable road to recovery
- Governor visits Red Cross shelter as region awaits long-term disaster relief, families face uncertain short-term futures
- Gov. Evers requests FEMA support in wake of flash flooding in southeastern Wisconsin
- As floodwater begins to recede in some areas, many brace for uncertain, and potentially costly, recovery process