A.J. Bayatpour, Reporter

A.J. Bayatpour joined CBS 58 news as a reporter in March 2023.
He previously reported at WKOW-TV in Madison as the Capitol Bureau Chief. As the producer and host of Capital City Sunday, A.J.'s direct and pointed interviews with Wisconsin's members of Congress and elected state officials drew national coverage.
A.J. is no stranger to Milwaukee, though. He reported at WITI-TV from 2012 to 2018 and produced stories that won several Milwaukee Press Club awards. Advocates credited his reporting with helping to make Wisconsin the first state to require outside investigations of police-involved deaths.
Upon arriving in the Cream City, A.J. and his wife, Abby, fell in love with Milwaukee. It's where they first lived together and, eventually, got married in the Mitchell Park Domes. Given the change to move back, they jumped at the opportunity.
A.J. began his reporting career at WICD-TV in Champaign, Illinois, where he covered both news and sports.
A.J. graduated from the University of Missouri and still follows his Tigers closely. He grew up in Chicago and owes his tenacity to his mother, who raised he and his sister as a single parent.
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Articles by A.J. Bayatpour
- GOP bill enhances sentences for fleeing police
- 'Can't have it all their way': Senate Dems still skeptical after Capitol meeting with Brewers exec
- GOP Brewers bill removes Milwaukee from stadium board
- As GOP Brewers bill calls for $200 million from city and county, local leaders see parking lots as funding source
- 'It just gives you a joy': Milwaukee Tool Band seeks to make unique music -- and also find a cure for ALS
- Sources: Brewers stadium bill coming next week. Here's how the $700 million cost is divided.
- Planned Parenthood decision highlights uncertainty surrounding abortion ban
- Senate GOP leader supports firing top elections official, setting stage for legal fight
- With Rodgers out, Milwaukee bar unsure whether 'Jets lose, free drinks' promo will continue
- 'I'm thinking with my wallet': As bar offers free beer, fans root against Rodgers
- Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention still sitting on most of its pandemic aid money; alderman cautions against rapid spending
- Elections commission split on observers' polling place rights
- Democrats launch $4 million campaign aimed at protecting Protasiewicz from impeachment
- Waukesha is set to switch over to Lake Michigan water next week, making history in the process
- 'We gotta go': Farmers forced to act with more than 80% of Wisconsin in drought
- 'No way we were gonna cancel this': Coworkers proceed with celebration after man dies just before 100th birthday
- 'We've seized thousands of pills': Kenosha Police report increase in fentanyl-laced pills
- Everyone agrees child care access is a problem, but Dems, GOP far apart on solutions
- Republicans introduce series of child care bills, seek to loosen restrictions
- Republicans roll out revised tax cut plan: $2.9 billion on income, retirement taxes
- MPS defends decision to not expand air conditioning with COVID aid money
- MPS receives donation for new water filters across district
- 'That would be the dumbest thing': Trump Jr. defends father's decision to skip Milwaukee GOP debate
- With debate spotlight on Milwaukee, candidates aren't the only ones pushing to be heard
- From department store to community hub: Inside the construction of 'ThriveOn King'
- After political spin surrounded Biden visit, here are basic facts about how the economy's doing
- After Georgia indictment, Kaul undecided on charges for Wisconsin's fake electors
- President Biden visits Milwaukee to tout 'Bidenomics'
- MMSD issues Water Drop Alert as steady rain passes through
- 'Something for everybody's tastes': 130+ artists pack Deer District for Morning Glory fair
- 'Everybody wanted to work, but no one knew what you needed to do in order to keep the job': Camp RISE prepares Milwaukee youth for next steps
- 'No way we were gonna cancel this': Coworkers proceed with celebration after man dies just before 100th birthday
- Milwaukee police calling on residents, businesses to register security cameras with city
- Evers revives child care, workforce proposals; GOP leaders say they're still not happening
- Milwaukee County executive seeks 'local contribution' toward Brewers stadium renovations
- 'We're excited to have good problems': youth gardening group seeks to branch out, citing big turnout
- New SCOWIS majority ends first week by taking power away from chief justice
- After Trump indictment details Wisconsin fake elector scheme, Kaul weighs charging decision
- New Racine violence prevention manager: No regrets about parole board controversy, dismissed corruption charge
- 'It was very traumatizing': Women in hijab attacked at Cathedral Square Park
- UAP hearing shines new spotlight on Wisconsin's self-proclaimed UFO capitals
- Attempts to delay, calls from Gov. Evers and zebra burgers: How the Milwaukee County sales tax hike happened
- Marquette Poll: Trump maintains lead over DeSantis ahead of GOP debate in Milwaukee
- Alderman accuses major employers of blocking I-794 removal as downtown 2040 plan advances to final vote
- Republicans to launch new early voting push in Wisconsin
- "Our questions...are pretty obvious': Family, protestors rally after police say man shot himself in squad car
- Fire and Police Commission chair and vice chair resign, citing loss of power over MPD policy
- New ads for Biden, RNC preps show 2024 campaign already underway in Wisconsin
- Kaul responds to Michigan AG charging GOP 'fake electors'
- 'Never been around this many bikes before': Harley homecoming draws bikers from every corner of the world
- Border businesses brace for city sales tax
- Milwaukee Council passes 2% sales tax: What you'll pay and why the vote was ultimately yes
- Milwaukeeans voice anger and frustration with city leaders, state lawmakers on eve of historic sales tax vote
- All got some, but some got more: Who got the biggest boost in shared revenue deal?
- Cubs manager cries foul after roof closure. Here's what the rules say about roof decisions
- Response to Evers budget vetoes centered on tax cut, education changes
- Complaint: Teen charged in crash that killed younger brother
- New Marquette Poll: Trump and DeSantis in virtual tie, Evers sees surge in approval rating
- Brady Street community sounds off on 4 redesign options that could alter the iconic Milwaukee neighborhood
- 'Live to fight another day': Milwaukee Council advances city sales tax, possible lawsuit challenging restrictions
- After Republicans pass sweeping income tax cut and axe UW diversity funding, Gov. Evers has a decision to make
- Milwaukee to add new 'healing spaces' at vacant lots
- County official calls out Greenfield mayor over cancelled Pride display
- MKE Common Council to pursue lawsuit challenging shared revenue conditions
- Juneteenth shooting comes despite efforts to give teens positive outlet
- Transit supporters worry budget change makes future cuts more likely
- GOP lawmakers reject effort to extend child care funding
- 'The stakes are so high': Where Milwaukee County supervisors stand on vote to raise sales tax
- Legislature approves school funding hike; several Dems reject Evers-GOP compromise
- Bill would overhaul alcohol laws: Expanded rights for breweries, extended RNC bar hours, while wedding barns feel squeezed
- Democrats renew call for free school meals
- Lawmakers debate bill that would boost funding for both public and voucher schools
- The rapper and the rooster: Milwaukee man hopes to turn bad luck into his big break
- 'This is a bad deal for public schools': Milwaukee educators blast shared revenue compromise
- Shared revenue shift: Bill will allow Milwaukee officials to vote on sales tax
- Cars might get kicked off Brady Street, but it's unknown if change would be permanent
- As USDA considers banning chocolate milk in some schools, one GOP lawmaker wants to require it
- His vote to build AmFam Field killed his political career. What does George Petak think of the current funding debate?
- Milwaukee recycling plant facing 'significant downtime' after fire
- Milwaukee Common Council passes ordinance placing new rules on food trucks