Emily Thornton, Reporter

Emily joined CBS 58 in December 2017 as a multimedia journalist and digital producer.

Before coming to Milwaukee, Emily was an anchor and reporter at WAOW in Wausau, Wisconsin. She grew up spending her summers in the Northwoods and is happy to now be living in the southeastern part of the state.

Throughout her time in Wausau, Emily was a part of several award-winning teams and covered a wide variety of stories. She reported on the tragic Marathon County shooting rampage and also traveled with Wisconsin veterans to Washington D.C. on the Honor Flight.

Emily was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. She attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

When Emily isn’t at work, she enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Emily wants to hear from you and tell your stories. Feel free to connect with her by email or on Facebook and Twitter.

Articles by Emily Thornton

• DNR: Expected rain won’t significantly lower wildfire risk in SE Wisconsin, people urged to remain cautious
• 'Every vote matters': Spring Election underway across Wisconsin
• Former MCSO deputy sentenced to 6 months in jail, 2 years probation in crash that killed Ceasar Stinson
• UW Health: Why sports bubbles work and if doctors believe they will continue
• 'Huge financial impact': American Family Field beer vendors disappointed to not be included in ballpark safety plan
• Community COVID-19 vaccine clinics get underway in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park, Amani neighborhoods
• 'Greenest spot in Wisconsin': Brewers grounds crew says field is ready for Opening Day
• Electric scooters to arrive in Wauwatosa beginning April 5
• 'An influx of travelers': Milwaukee Mitchell Airport seeing busiest month since pandemic began
• Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office introduces new drone unit
• City of Racine loosens COVID-19 restrictions as cases stay down, increase in vaccinations
• 'Part of the solution': Carroll Univ. holds COVID-19 vaccine clinic, nursing students help administer shots
• Wonderful World of Weddings returns for 53rd year at State Fair Park
• Racine Police Dept. using new simulator to help improve communication, de-escalation skills
• Researchers look at how masks impact communication
• Trinity Irish Dancers celebrating St. Patrick’s Day around southeastern Wisconsin
• 'Certainly is a win': Milwaukee unveils largest solar energy project in city’s history
• 'Be careful': UW Health doctor urges people to take precautions if traveling for spring break
• 'A great response': American Red Cross of Wisconsin reflects on past year as need for donations continues
• Milwaukee receives J&J vaccine, FEMA sending medical workers to city
• ‘Deeply regretful’: Anissa Weier submits letter to court as part of petition for conditional release
• 'We need to get more shots in arms': New COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Cudahy
• 'Collectively raise the bar': Pandemic impacting women in the workforce
• 'If only I had turned around': Victim of Beloit burglary caught on camera sends message to others
• Marquette hosts community conversation panel on health equity
• ‘Put down their civilian lives’: WI National Guard closes in on one year assisting with pandemic response
• ‘A priority’: New partnership aims to get educators in Milwaukee vaccinated in next two weeks
• Local pediatrician encouraging kids to get active, return to sports safely
• 'Know who you are hiring': BBB warns residents about snow removal scams
• Study finds COVID-19 diagnosis connected to developing psychiatric conditions
• 'Fill this trailer': Local brothers collecting donations to bring to Texas
• MKE2TX: Milwaukee group collecting donations, clothes and hygiene products for Texas residents
• 'Doing our best': Kegel’s Inn prepares for another Lenten fish fry season during pandemic
• Changes to Ash Wednesday observances seen at area churches due to pandemic
• Milwaukee residents dig out after overnight snowfall
• 'As safely as possible': Doctor weighs in on visiting vaccinated loved ones
• 'Become a lifesaver': Versiti Blood Center encouraging donations during Black History Month
• 'Last-minute holiday': The Flower Lady in Wauwatosa hopes for big Valentine’s Day business
• 'Dire impact of COVID-19': Coalition calls on Gov. Evers to prioritize people with disabilities, families in budget
• 'We’re always prepared': Wisconsin National Guard continues to work COVID-19 testing sites in bitter cold
• ‘Cumbersome for us’: Bitter cold, snow creates challenges for firefighters
• ‘Grateful for it’: Port Washington native becomes only person to photograph all 55 Super Bowl games
• ‘Tremendous financial strain’: Red Cross asking for help following several fires in Milwaukee
• ‘A good year’: Alpine Valley Resort seeing big business as many hit the slopes to socially distance
• Lakeland University graduate applauded for research project on robots and autism
• Milwaukee County Zoo’s groundhog, Gordy, predicts early spring
• BBB encouraging eligible businesses to apply for second draw PPP loans
• BBB releases COVID-19 scam report, average loss of $88 per person
• TSA unveils new security technology at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
• Wauwatosa: 'We have every available employee out plowing'
• Local Packers memorabilia store gets boost as team heads into NFC Championship game
• 'Blazing trails': Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee discusses impact of VP Harris
• Milwaukee Common Council votes to accept $9.7M grant for more police officers
• 'A man of service': Local organizations honor MLK Jr. by helping others
• 'It’s payback time': Packers fans gear up ahead of first playoff game
• ‘It will come back:’ Thiensville restaurant the cheel demolished, owners to rebuild
• ‘Move to an island’: Excitement builds among Wisconsin lottery players as jackpots top $1B
• ‘Implement proven solutions’: National alliance releases road safety report, calls for Wisconsin improvements
• ‘Isolate the president’: Local expert discusses impact of Cabinet, Trump Administration resignations
• 'No similarities': Alverno College history professor says U.S. has never experienced anything like Capitol riot
• ‘An act of disrespect’: Wisconsin faith leaders call on Senate Republicans to honor voters’ wishes in Electoral College
• UPS fires employee after being caught on camera in Milwaukee making racist remarks during delivery
• MPS to offer packaged suppers to students as part of Stop, Grab & Go program
• 70 displaced in Milwaukee apartment fire, Red Cross sees uptick in incidents
• ‘I’m in the North Pole’: How Santa socially-distanced ahead of Christmas
• 'Give back': West Bend veteran's home decorated for holidays for free 🎄
• BBB lays out naughty list of the '12 Scams of Christmas'
• 'Something is better than nothing': Wisconsin BBB offers tips for holding virtual holiday parties
• ‘True joys of wintertime’: Slice of Ice at Milwaukee’s Red Arrow Park opens
• 'Make wise decisions': Fatal crashes up in Wisconsin despite less drivers on the roads in 2020
• ‘Trying to prevent tragedies’: Hartford Fire and Rescue urges fire safety around holidays
• 'Footprint has expanded': Hunger Task Force buys 120,000 sq. ft. warehouse in West Milwaukee
• 'Wanting to be in-person': Renaissance Lutheran parents, students and staff protest Racine school ordinance
• ‘This is why we exist’: United Way helping local nonprofits through pandemic
• Some normalcy for 2020; 'Candy Cane Lane' returns to West Allis
• Holiday lights display, toy drive hosted by Kapco underway in Grafton
• Wisconsin Humane Society, Children's Wisconsin focus of two Giving Tuesday campaigns
• BBB: Ways to keep your information safe this holiday shopping season
• 'A ray of light': Candy Cane Lane returns to West Allis Friday
• '2020 has been a year': Wauwatosa family creates dumpster fire display in front yard