Ellie Nakamoto-White, Reporter
Ellie Nakamoto-White began working as a reporter for CBS 58 in September 2022.
Ellie was adopted from Vietnam when she was just a few months old and raised in Portland, Oregon. This Pacific Northwest native is now thrilled to live in the beautiful Midwest and explore everything that Wisconsin has to offer!
She graduated with a B.A. in broadcast journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University (go Sun Devils!) in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediately after graduation, Ellie began working as a multimedia journalist for KAPP-KVEW, the ABC-affiliate in Tri-Cities, Washington.
Ellie was able to cover all kinds of stories during her two years there, ranging from breaking news to sports to politics -- but her favorite stories are the hyperlocal ones that highlight the community.
In her free time, Ellie enjoys spending time with family, traveling the world (she's been to 14 countries and 22 states), cooking, and taking Theo, her 11-month-old schnoodle, on walks in the park.
She also considers herself a total foodie, and is searching for any and all restaurant and food truck recommendations in the Milwaukee area.
If you have any story ideas or tips, you can contact Ellie at [email protected]. Also, if you see her in person, say hi!
Articles by Ellie Nakamoto-White
- Milwaukee mother sentenced to 6 years behind bars for involvement in shooting at West Allis roller rink
- Teen babysitter who killed Sussex family dog sentenced to 9 months in jail
- Canine distemper has killed 300+ raccoons in Milwaukee County this year -- here's what to look out for
- Suspect arrested, charged with 2 counts of homicide for death of Kenosha woman and unborn child
- A construction worker, a doggy day care, and Thor: How the Milwaukee community helped reunite a lost pup with his owner
- Mental health is a top issue in Milwaukee Co. -- meet members of the Crisis Assessment Response Teams who work to support those in need
- Domestic violence call prompts hazardous materials response in Milwaukee park after discovery of suspicious substances
- 'Justice isn't served': Oak Creek KinderCare employee sentenced after toddler tests positive for cocaine
- A Wisconsin realtor tried selling her kid's Playmobil toys online -- she never expected to build a community 4,000+ strong
- EXCLUSIVE: Kenosha Unified School District superintendent shares proposed safety changes after recent gun threat
- 'It's just unthinkable:' Missing Wisconsin kayaker believed to have faked own death, fled country
- Genetic genealogy helps solve cold case homicide of child, remains found in Mequon 65 years ago
- Molson Coors to shut down Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls, nearly 100 employees affected
- 'I already admitted to the crime:’ Trial begins for Milwaukee man charged in homicide of pregnant mother
- '1 vote can make a difference': Thousands flock to the polls to early vote in SE Wisconsin
- Final Marquette University Law School poll shows VP Harris, Fmr. President Trump in a dead heat in Wisconsin
- 'We can't afford to not be heard:' Native American voters speak out about the importance of their vote in Wisconsin
- Meet the Milwaukee surgical oncologist running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days through the World Marathon Challenge
- MPS releases list of schools considered for closures, mergers
- Campbellsport mother, son, charged in large-scale deer and wildlife poaching scheme in several Wisconsin counties
- Former Froedtert West Bend employee sentenced to 44 years for stalking, child pornography, hidden camera scheme
- 'Heartbreaking:' Wisconsin man in Milwaukee for annual powwow claims his traditional regalia was stolen
- Prosecutors 'now aware' of a 3rd victim in allegations against former Kenosha County school aide charged with child sexual assault
- A large, rare and endangered cat captured in a Chicago suburb now has a 'purr-fect' home in a Wisconsin sanctuary
- 'I just feel empowered:' Moms Mental Health Initiative hosts discussion aimed at addressing perinatal mental health crisis
- Riverview Elementary staff member charged with sexual misconduct involving current and former students in Silver Lake
- MPS facing new lawsuit aimed at enforcing state mandated requirements to place school resource officers
- 'A lot of joy:' City of Milwaukee extends deadline for search of 2024 Christmas tree at Cheer District
- 'If there’s a will, there’s a way': Elkhorn Area High School proves the power of community with latest driving force to equal access opportunities
- Software developer attempts to create 'CrimeTracker' app to help prevent violent crime in Riverwest
- City of Milwaukee records 100th homicide this year, after 17-year-old shot and killed on the north side
- 'Everybody should have access:' Grassroots Menomonee Falls org. hands out book for free during Banned Books Week
- Milwaukee Brewers fan steps up to the plate with a grand slam of an idea -- using LEGO to cook up new racing sausages
- 'The taste of Milwaukee:' Kopp's Frozen Custard ranked #11 on Yelp's list of top burger joints in the US
- 'It’s just my happy place': Swimmer finds creative outlet within her daily routine
- 'It was surreal:' Dane County man undergoes brain surgery with the help of an unusual instrument in the operating room
- 'We've just been waiting:' Wisconsin couple among hundreds left in limbo after China announces end of foreign adoptions
- 'There was nothing routine:' Watertown woman looks back on 40 years after UW Health's first pediatric liver transplant
- Brewers team up with Milwaukee Police Department to launch nostalgic initiative aimed at connecting kids with the community
- 'A new opportunity:' $6 million driver's education grant program aimed at getting low-income teens safely behind the wheel launches in Wisconsin
- 'A mixed blessing:' How an Elm Grove family found social media fame while destigmatizing Type 1 diabetes
- Sheboygan man sentenced to 14 years in prison for causing crash that killed 4-year-old girl
- We Energies Foundation grants $100k to first responders across Wisconsin to help upgrade life-saving equipment
- Pleasant Prairie investigators reveal identity of 1993 homicide victim exactly 31 years after his remains were found
- 'Heard the boom': 23-year-old in hospital after police say he crashed into school on Milwaukee's north side
- Samad's House to install 'NaloxBox' stands in Milwaukee for easier access to life-saving resources amid opioid crisis
- 'Poorly built budget': Wauwatosa School District starts new school year off with multi-million-dollar mistake
- Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson is slamming the brakes on their DEI initiatives and programs they've supported for years
- Culver's workers in Muskego charged in extortion scheme after prosecutors say they threatened to reveal boss's affair
- 'It's about creating memories': Hundreds of teams participate in Hoop It Up 3v3 basketball tournament
- Milwaukee Police Association endorses Trump, Vance campaign following the senator's remarks in Wisconsin Friday morning
- Nearly 100 Festival Foods employees to lose jobs after chain announces permanent closure at Greenfield location
- 'I love it here:' We Got This MKE teaches hundreds of youth lifelong skills, responsibility, one garden at a time
- 'It's not going to deter us': UW-Milwaukee students cited for disorderly conduct during June meeting plead not guilty
- Eye on AI: MPS students learn skills to use AI ‘strategically, thoughtfully, intentionally’
- Milwaukee nonprofit aimed at empowering youth 'devastated' after 4 goats were reportedly stolen off property
- Nationwide listeria outbreak from Boar's Head sliced deli meat leaves 2 dead, 34 sick, including 1 in Wisconsin
- Man charged in Prince McCree’s murder sentenced to life in prison without parole
- More than 40 states, including Wisconsin, are seeing a spike in COVID infections
- 'Kamala IS brat:' Wisconsin experts break down Harris' campaign strategy targeting Gen Z culture, voters
- 'New traditions at a new place': Hamburger Mary's to temporarily close as they seek out new location
- 'It's senseless:' Milwaukee business provides free temporary repair services amid recent string of vehicle break-ins
- Looking ahead at this week's events in Milwaukee post-RNC
- Milwaukee in international spotlight, thanks to the Republican National Convention
- USC holds election cybersecurity AI roundtable during RNC in Milwaukee
- Investigators discover women's clothing, weapons inside Maxwell Anderson's Milwaukee home, search warrants say
- U.S. Secret Service is 'fully prepared' for RNC, says no changes will be made to current security plans
- 15,000 RNC delegates, guests expected at 'Red, White and Brew' welcome party Sunday at Henry Maier Festival Park
- 1-on-1 with MU Acting President Kimo Ah Yun; 'I want to help our community to heal'
- Villa Terrace to celebrate 100 years with Milwaukee's largest drone show ever Wednesday night
- 'Terrifying for them:' MADACC sees uptick of intakes after 4th of July weekend, bringing in-house total to 400+
- 'She didn't deserve this:' Loved ones identify Milwaukee woman killed in domestic violence incident as a mother, MPS teacher
- Bay View business owner says stolen Schlitz sign has been returned
- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not attend White House crisis meeting with President Biden Wednesday night
- 'A real health and safety issue:' 2nd phase of Northridge Mall demolition will cost $11 million in ARPA funds
- ‘A craft beer guy:’ New Berlin man on quest to create largest Lakefront Brewery glass collection
- Man with epilepsy 'blacked out' behind the wheel, causing crash that killed 2 and injured another in Pewaukee construction site
- MPD: Officer dragged during attempted traffic stop on Milwaukee's north side, man arrested
- 'Safety is no accident': Speed, alcohol factors in Lake Michigan boat collision near Racine
- 'We are victims:' Milwaukee church holds 'menthol funeral' to raise awareness on how smoking affects Black Americans