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

• Wisconsinites take advantage of first big snowfall of the season
• Children's Wisconsin patients choose their own decorated trees at hospital's 1st Christmas tree farm
• Berrada Properties ordered by DOJ to pay $1.7 million in settlement
• Bay View residents report rise in car sunroof break-ins
• 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign underway
• Milwaukee firefighter and his brother charged with brutally beating man
• Burst sprinkler causes delay in Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter opening
• Third judge assigned to former City Attorney Tearman Spencer's case in a matter of hours
• Antisemitic fliers distributed to homes in Greendale and Greenfield
• 1840 Brewing Company co-owner diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
• The Rave/Eagles Club to kick off 4th-annual Haunted Holiday tour Friday the 13th
• 'Makes a hole in the neighborhood': 2 Walgreens locations in Milwaukee to close in coming days
• Two Rivers community mourns death of missing 7-year-old boy with autism
• Retired Kenosha judge, Milwaukee firefighter, and State Public Defender among those charged in a prostitution ring in Milwaukee
• Campbellsport man sentenced to 2 years in prison in bestiality case
• Milwaukee offering $10,000 signing bonus for police officers who transfer to MPD
• 'Slow down:' Drivers caution everyone on the road after Milwaukee's 1st snowfall of the season
• 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