Duaa Israr, Reporter

Duaa Israr is a reporter with a passion for storytelling and human-interest stories. She graduated from DePaul University in 2021 with a double major in Journalism and Political Science. After graduating, she moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin where she worked for the CBS affiliate WKBT-TV for two years. During her time there, Duaa worked as a multi-media journalist and morning anchor.

As a Chicago native, she's excited to be closer to home. Duaa joined the CBS 58 team in November of 2023.

Duaa's favorite part of being a journalist is being able to tell stories that matter to community members. Each day is an opportunity to meet new people. When Duaa's not working, you can find her hiking, painting, or cooking. She loves spending time with friends, family, and her cat, August.

If you've got a story idea (or a recipe) to share with her, you can email her at [email protected]. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, or X.

Articles by Duaa Israr

• Customers show support for Oscar's Frozen Custard at other locations after devasting fire
• Devastating fire tears through Oscar's Frozen Custard in Brookfield
• Tallest public half-pipe in North America sits in a barn in Grafton. Now, it might shut down.
• Milwaukee County EMS system makes history by offering blood transfusions on site to victims of blood loss
• New video shows moment 13-year-old suspect tried to enter Kenosha elementary school with airsoft rifle
• Hazmat teams respond after suspicious package delivered to office of the Milwaukee Election Commission
• Wauwatosa school referenda passes with more than 50% of the votes
• Candidates for Wisconsin US Senate make final campaign stops
• Election night anxiety has voters turning off the screens
• Suspicious powder intended for election officials intercepted at post office
• Milwaukee may have over 100,000 ballots casted by election day
• MPD squad cars involved in multiple crashes in 1 night
• College Avenue park and ride shuts down as local leaders promote Homelessness Awareness Week
• Early voters in Milwaukee continue to head to polls in large numbers to cast their ballots
• We Energies crews return to Milwaukee after helping repair damage from Hurricane Milton
• Holt Avenue park and ride shuts down, WisDOT says anyone there will be cited for trespassing
• Milwaukee Rec makes security changes following fatal shooting at flag football game
• Milwaukee Admirals gear up for home opener Saturday against Rockford Icehogs
• NARI Home Remodel Show returns this weekend to the State Fair Expo Center
• Pabst Mansion offers Illuminating the Dark tour through October
• Hundreds of Milwaukeeans express frustration on social media after man has 2 vehicles broken into in 24 hours
• WisDOT announces indefinite closure of 2 Milwaukee park and ride lots over safety concerns
• Nationwide voter registration campaign stops in Milwaukee as Election Day draws closer
• Voters in Wauwatosa headed to informational meeting ahead of multi-million-dollar referenda
• Evacuees flee to Milwaukee as Hurricane Milton closes in
• Walworth County officials release identities of 2 found dead in house fire
• 'Slow and steady': Milwaukee math teacher proving limited mobility is no barrier to marathon achievement
• Milwaukee woman celebrates 100th birthday and shares her secret to a long life
• Milwaukee Police Department welcomes new graduating recruits to force
• Eric Hovde campaigns in Milwaukee just 1 day after Marquette Law School poll released
• On his 100th birthday, Milwaukeeans remember the homes Jimmy Carter built on 23rd and Walnut
• North Avenue restaurants encourage people to support local establishments as construction slows down business
• 'Happened so fast': Cyclist warns others after almost getting strangled by loose cable on bike trail
• Former Rep. Gabby Giffords campaigns for Harris-Walz in Wisconsin
• 'Just move on': Milwaukee's Common Council can't agree on new flag
• Strike Out Fentanyl campaign hopes to raise awareness about the drug and its fatal poisoning
• 5th teen arrested after attacking elderly men
• 'They’re not giving up': Hartford Hawks T-Ball team showcases true power of sportsmanship
• Milwaukee County Courthouse and sheriff’s office at a standstill over bailiff staffing
• DHS: Wisconsin eggs recalled, linked to multi-state salmonella outbreak
• Shootout between police, suspect leaves 16 bullet holes in woman's apartment; says she's lucky she wasn't injured
• 60 years ago, The Beatles performed in Milwaukee. Longtime DJ Bob Barry was center stage at it
• Whitewater police: Altercation leads to shooting death of 21-year-old student, man arrested
• Federal funding may help expand the 'International' in Mitchell International Airport
• IndyCar makes its return to the Milwaukee Mile
• Indian and Black voters rally behind Kamala Harris' historic nomination
• Ballot drop boxes will not be in use after City of Brookfield common council vote
• 'A Santa’s Workshop': Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild turns talents to making toys for children facing difficult times
• New changes to real estate means homebuyers may have to pay realtor's commission
• Volunteers canvass Milwaukee's north side to provide resources against gun violence
• Union members have concerns about product as Harley-Davidson announces some production will move to Thailand
• Milwaukee man warns others after being shot at during an attempted carjacking
• Voters use drop boxes to cast ballots after SCOWIS overturned previous ruling
• Wis. and Ill. Democrats host early voting block party
• 'Yes, yes, yes': Glorioso's changing ownership, but sausages will stay the same
• 'Fix our broken immigration system': Border security and immigration major issue for voters this fall
• Cudahy High School band teacher wins $10,000 in Barry Manilow contest
• How do you eat a cream puff? Celebrating 100 years of the State Fair staple
• Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office goes $7M over budget; county officials demand solutions to overtime
• 11-year-old boy with diabetes meets Brewers center fielder and fellow diabetic, Garrett Mitchell
• Busiest weekend in Milwaukee receives mixed reviews from fest goers
• Onlookers enjoy Air and Water Show practice ahead of big weekend performance
• 16th annual Walk for Wellness promotes healthy habits for Milwaukee's youth
• Bucks launch free Health and Wellness program aimed at lowering Milwaukee's obesity rates
• Robotic technology helps clean up Milwaukee's beaches
• Milwaukee teen gets shopping spree at Kohl's after becoming 'Youth of the Year'
• A designation on the official Secret Service map helped Major Goolsby's bring in business
• Former Menomonee Falls preschool teacher sentenced to 3 years of probation for child abuse
• 'Beerpartisanship': Reaching across the aisle with ale
• Safety concerns at the top of mind for RNC goers after reports of gunshots fired at Trump during Pennsylvania rally
• 'No small job': The man behind the 10th RNC balloon drop
• Are you excited for the RNC?: A question CBS 58 took to the streets
• Voting rights advocacy groups celebrate drop boxes being legal in Wisconsin
• Brewers help build bikes with children from area nonprofits
• Summerfest wraps up for the year at Henry Maier Festival Park
• Summerfest attendees celebrate final weekend and Fourth of July
• Man dies following Walworth County explosion; home completely destroyed
• 'Puts a smile on my face every time': Archery adapted for blind participants at Vision Forward
• At a Riverwest coffee shop, voters react to last night's presidential debate
• Community members push mental health resources following violent 24 hours in Milwaukee