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
- 'I have a true passion for the designs': Lost Files clothing captures midwestern attention
- 'Very scary:' Father charged after young student brought loaded gun to Cudahy elementary school
- 2025 Milwaukee Air & Water Show will have new performances, updated food and drink
- Arrowhead Union High School seniors create pin pad protector to stop credit card skimming in Wisconsin
- As Wisconsin ranks '41st in country' for prostate cancer survival, local doctors stress importance of screening
- Dodge County communities rally together to support, clean up after storms rock Wisconsin
- Milwaukee 18-year-old accused of accidentally fatally shooting mom during domestic violence incident pleads not guilty
- Wisconsin leaders tour Milwaukee complex, search for ways to tackle housing crisis as Affordable Housing Week begins
- 'It’s always been like a sanctuary for them': Racine County's 'The Bunker' provides fun haven for veterans
- Police investigating after hundreds of 'white power' flyers were found in Ozaukee, Washington counties
- 'A historic moment:' During AAPI Heritage Month, Wisconsin assembly members launch state's first Legislative Asian Caucus
- 'These are all my friends:' Thousands walk along Milwaukee lakefront to show support for those living with multiple sclerosis
- 'There's diversity among us': May is AAPI Heritage Month and this year's theme is leadership and resilience
- Cudahy parents frustrated by school district after handgun located in backpack; 12-year-old in custody
- Nearly 64% of Wisconsinites have a Real ID ahead of May 7 deadline, according to WisDOT
- Hispanic civil rights nonprofit Forward Latino to visit Washington DC, denounce Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest
- Football fans don’t let rain, wind dampen their spirits during draft at Lambeau Field
- Milwaukeeans say goodbye to abandoned lakefront boat, as crews work to remove it
- 'Just let us know:' West Allis parents searching for son, a U.S. Marine veteran and firefighter, who went missing in March
- Café Corazón facing lawsuit filed by employees alleging owners allowed 'mandatory tip pool'
- 'Go Bucks!': Fans show support during NBA playoffs with free 'Bucks-ify' your ride event in downtown Milwaukee
- Milwaukee County to assume responsibility of salvaging abandoned lakefront boat, seek financial reimbursement from owners
- Gary Day faces multiple felonies, $2M cash bail for alleged involvement in abduction of pregnant Wisconsin teen
- Woman charged, accused of selling fentanyl-laced cocaine that led to Grafton OD death
- ‘Education matters': Hundreds speak out on proposed state budget during Joint Finance Committee public hearing
- Family of Sade Robinson files lawsuit against 2 Milwaukee bars, for negligence, emotional distress, wrongful death
- Fight at Mayfair Mall goes viral after video shows security K-9 latch onto woman's leg; B'Ivory LaMarr to represent woman bit
- 'They're best friends': Bonded Racine doggy duo needs fur-ever home by Sunday, risk separation
- Wisconsin's 16th child advocacy center is now open in Sheboygan, serving thousands of families impacted by sexual abuse, violence
- 'No excuse': Milwaukee alderman, business owner call for change after frequent littering on city's north side
- Milwaukee man facing abuse charges after prosecutors say he intentionally threw toddler off balcony
- Mother, teen sons charged for involvement in string of armed robberies in Milwaukee, prosecutors say
- 'Terrible situation': 1 dead, 5 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Milwaukee
- 'I like when people can recognize it': Artist behind fiber 'potty portraits' finds her work in demand
- 'Panic mode:' Milwaukee man claims he found 'nightmare' surprise inside McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich
- Missing Oak Creek teen found safe
- Milwaukee Common Council votes 10-4 to approve SRO plan for Milwaukee Public Schools
- Former Marquette employee accused of stealing $63,500 in rent through decade-long fraud scheme
- 'It really became this really beautiful thing': Runner's plan to run every street becomes personal mission of connection
- Former Marquette basketball star asks community to pray for daughter in ICU after Florida car crash
- 'We really count on each other:' Take a look at a school resource officer's role in the Kenosha Unified School District
- 'A public health crisis': Wisconsin lawmakers introduce legislation tackling climate change at the state level
- 'Before you know it, we’ve got an army of readers': Milwaukee's newest bookstore highlights authors of color
- Trial for homicide of 5-year-old Prince McCree set in June as court awaits competency exam results
- WIAA bans transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports competitions
- Riverwest man says teens used shoveling snow as a ruse to break into home, MPD searches for suspects
- 'A day about love:' Mount Pleasant seniors feel Valentine's Day love thanks to handwritten cards from students
- 'Racism isn't funny': Milwaukee woman asks for accountability from Oak Creek car dealership after racial slur was printed on her sticker
- 'It's sounding an alarm:' Milwaukee petition demands transparency from MPS, MHD after students test positive for lead
- Wisconsin woman is first in the world to try new experimental treatment for autoimmune disease affecting 4 million Americans
- Waukesha woman facing domestic abuse charges after disagreement over wedding venue turns violent
- Oconomowoc police chief proposes ordinance cracking down on teen sexting, city council moves to table discussion
- 'This is a natural treasure in Milwaukee': University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's fossil collection is envy of researchers worldwide
- 'It's been a long journey': Former Wisconsin chancellor fired over porn films files federal lawsuit to get job back
- Milwaukee judge orders MPS Board of Directors to comply with state law, install 25 school resource officers by Feb. 17
- Former Thiensville elementary teacher, athletics director arrested for child sex crimes in Ozaukee County
- Where to stay warm in Milwaukee amid the extreme cold weather warning
- Marquette police officer facing charges after investigators say he botched reports to help woman arrested for OWI
- 66-year-old woman arrested in targeted hit-and-run that killed Milwaukee man near 14th and North
- Madison police still investigating motive behind deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School
- Debate on whether to refund millions in annual snowplowing fees continues after Milwaukee Common Council meeting
- UW-Milwaukee professor reacts to Meta's decision to end fact-checking programs on social media platforms
- Stranded boat along Milwaukee lakefront nears 3 months since abandonment
- 'It’s the fun of figuring out what works': New MOR Bakehouse caters to gluten free and allergy-conscious customers
- Lucky Mutts Rescue in need of a fur-ever Milwaukee home as building damages could force closure
- Pewaukee mother pleads guilty on charges that she starved her autistic adult daughter to death in 2023
- Do you have a favorite holiday tradition? CBS 58 wants to know!
- 2 killed in shooting near 38th and Nash; 1 arrested in connection after pursuit, crash
- Milwaukee Police Department launches Operation Winter Guardian to curb carjacking attempts
- Milwaukee DPW 'ready' for wintry conditions Thursday evening after calling general ice control operation
- AmFam Field lease agreement approved, ensuring Brewers will remain in Wisconsin through 2050
- 'It’s pretty cool': Army veteran Timothy Jach serves community from behind the wheel
- 'Try again': Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to earn bachelor's degree Sunday at UWM
- City of Milwaukee housing authority is 'troubled,' according to critical federal report
- 'No ice is safe ice:' Wisconsin DNR shares winter safety tips after driver falls through frozen waters in Green Lake County
- 'Needs to be reversed:' Discrimination complaint involving Menomonee Falls School District's book ban moves to state level
- 'What is your goal?' Ascension Wisconsin officials defend cuts to St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee that will affect 100,000 residents
- 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