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

• MPS Foundation continues #ConnectMilwaukee campaign, working to raise funds for tech support
• 'We can make the change:' Justice for Jacob 24-hour peaceful rally held in Kenosha
• BBB: Be on the lookout for political scams as November election nears
• 'A fight that isn’t over:' Local expert weighs in on Ginsburg's legacy, first woman to lie in state at U.S. Capitol
• Exclusive: U.S. Sec. of Transportation discusses expansion of Milwaukee rail lines
• National Voter Registration Day: What you need to know in Wisconsin
• 'Please be patient:' Leaders urge caution on roads as National Farm Safety and Health week gets underway
• 'Create unity and peace:' Community groups hold ‘Day of Healing’ in Kenosha
• Upstart Kitchen opens in Sherman Park, providing space for entrepreneurs
• Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin holds free food distribution in Pewaukee
• Prescription Drug Take Back event held near 14th and North
• 'Encouragement to live:' Local leaders highlight support, resources after suicide spike in Milwaukee County
• Valley Week returns in Milwaukee September 12-19
• Ribbon cutting held to mark opening of BMO Tower in Milwaukee
• Racist letter sent to Wauwatosa residents in response to yard signs
• 'Have to remain vigilant:' Waukesha Co. release plans to help stop the spread of COVID-19 as school gets underway
• Kenosha mayor, organization look to start rebuilding city
• 'He couldn’t get up if he wanted to:' Jacob Blake Sr. discusses son being shackled in hospital
• 'Many different shapes and forms:' How social media plays a role in activism
• Hundreds of volunteers come together to help clean up Kenosha
• Storm downs tree branches, knocks out power in Lake Geneva
• The Hop, Mask Up MKE unveil masked up streetcar through new partnership
• Around 30,000 MPS Early Start students begin school year virtually
• 'Ready to go:' Students return to campus at Carroll University
• 'Desperately need a new building:' Woof Gang Rescue in Racine asking for help
• Wisconsin DNR condensing hunting information pamphlets for 2020
• New shop highlighting city’s Bronzeville neighborhood opens at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
• Red Cross, Milwaukee Fire Dept. offering tips for swimmers in open water
• Waukesha teens receive EKG screenings in memory of classmate Kai Lermer
• Lou Malnati's opens second Wisconsin location with full-service restaurant in Brookfield
• Racine food company, SapSap, holding pop-up event to raise money for Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin
• 'I’m feeling great:' 107-year-old Milwaukee woman celebrates birthday by reuniting with family
• MCTS to require masks on buses beginning August 1
• City leaders receive more information on federal agents coming to Milwaukee
• 2 hurt in fight at youth basketball tournament in Germantown
• 'Small but impactful changes:' Wisconsin’s first ‘Certified Sensory Friendly’ Airbnb to open in Williams Bay
• 'Greatly missed:' Brewers prepare for start of season without fans
• 'Temporary situation:' Brewers, community leaders talk about economic loss amid COVID-19 pandemic
• 'Embracing the community:' Forward Madison FC leaders excited for season to be played in Wauwatosa
• Milwaukee launches ‘SafeVote’ plan, voter information being sent to residents ahead of August primary
• 'The kindest, most generous thing:' MCTS driver surprises Milwaukee boy with new bike
• Shorewood passes face mask mandate; will require anyone 4+ to wear one inside public places
• New mural featuring father and son nears completion in West Allis
• MPS Return Survey due July 8, experts weigh in
• Hartland native, military commander explains how the US Army plays a role in space
• City of Milwaukee enters Phase 4 of reopening
• Youth activists begin march from Milwaukee to Madison in support of Black Lives Matter
• Wisconsin Center welcomes workers back as preparations for DNC continue
• Milwaukee health leaders issue guidance to reduce COVID-19 risk as religious centers reopen
• Demonstrators seek justice for Joel Acevedo as officer charged in his death makes first court appearance
• Vice President Pence participates in roundtable discussion at Waukesha STEM Academy
• Authorities ID 35-year-old Illinois man who drowned in Geneva Lake
• "Helping people thrive:" New coffee shop in Lake Geneva employing those with special needs
• Marcus Theatres to reopen several Wisconsin locations June 19
• 'It takes all of us:' Cleanup held at Milwaukee’s Victory Over Violence Park
• West Allis searching for artists to paint murals in community
• MPS Foundation launching new effort to help give reliable internet access to students
• Jumpers make leap for coveted mail jobs in Lake Geneva
• State park campgrounds open to public, reservations must be made online or by phone
• 'We’re all in this:' Peaceful protesters march to Oconomowoc Police Department
• Advocate Aurora Health holds town hall to answer COVID-19 questions
• 'Move forward:' Volunteers clean up Sherman Park following protests
• 'Meaningful first step:' Governor Evers’ Student Debt Task Force holds second meeting
• 'One more thing to worry about:' Grafton residents frustrated as roofing nails are dropped around the city
• Four Waukesha Co. YMCA locations reopen, Milwaukee Co. to open Friday
• Mayfair, Southridge malls reopen with safety precautions in place
• Safari Lake Geneva opens drive-thru experience to continue social distancing
• Lowlands Restaurant Group reopening serveral locations around Milwaukee with take-home options
• Pick ‘n Save, Kroger Health open free COVID-19 test site in Milwaukee
• St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care holds mask-a-thon
• “We’re prepared for you:” Lake Geneva businesses making changes to allow for tourism
• "Important first step:" Two free COVID-19 test sites open in Milwaukee
• DNR: Critical risk for wildfires across Wisconsin this weekend
• St. Vincent de Paul of Waukesha County accepting donations at two locations
• MATC extending deadline for free tuition program for recent high school graduates
• David Crowley sworn in as new Milwaukee County Executive
• 'They were together': Wauwatosa couple dies of COVID-19 within hours of each other
• “Nothing that compares:” MATC instructor gives update while working with COVID-19 patients at NYC hospital
• Mental health expert encouraging people to take time for self-care during COVID-19 pandemic
• 'I'm grateful:' Shoppers in Milwaukee surprised as donors pay for groceries at Pete's Fruit Market