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

• Racine becomes first Wisconsin city to have 5G with launch of US Cellular's network
• 'It's a no-brainer:' Supporters for MPS referendum kickoff Public Schools Week
• Survival stories: Women share experiences surviving heart attacks
• Milwaukee's streetcar, The Hop, celebrates one million riders
• TitletownTech invests in company focused on diagnosing concussions founded by Beaver Dam sisters
• CBS 58 Special Report: Surviving a Heart Attack
• More than $16K worth of Apple products stolen on the same day from stores in Wauwatosa, Glendale
• Local businesses concerned as construction begins on North Ave. in Brookfield
• Souls to the Polls holds rally encouraging people to vote ahead of Tuesday primary
• 'Don't pick up the phone:' Robocalls growing in Wisconsin, 414 impacted most
• 'Truly be yourself:' Milwaukee man creates dating app highlighting users' perfections and imperfections
• Hospitality workers march to Milwaukee's City Hall demanding higher wages, better benefits
• Packers fan in viral video receives delivery of popsicles
• Pet of the Week: 3-month-old kitten Snowbank
• 'I want Aaron Rodgers here:' Packers fan expresses love for Rodgers following surgery
• Milwaukee Co. leaders vote to increase funding for voter registration resources
• IKEA Oak Creek holding rare, major sale through Sunday
• 'I'm quite relieved:' Neenah family lands in California from Wuhan, China
• YouTube: Amazon ad tops list of most viewed Super Bowl ads
• Man enters not guilty plea in Union Grove hit-and-run
• Milwaukee Public Works committee, DPW discuss snow removal procedures
• Packers pre-printed NFC Champions gear to be sent abroad to help those in need
• 'An icon in the Hartford community:' Area McDonald's throws retirement party for employee of 26 years
• Ice bars return to Milwaukee's Third Ward
• 'An icon in the Hartford community:' Area McDonald's throws retirement party for employee of 26 years
• Scammers posing as priests in New Berlin, asking parishioners to buy gift cards
• Man accused of hurting officers, leading them on chase appears in Waukesha Co. court
• Hundreds take leap into Lake Michigan for annual 'Polar Bear Plunge'
• Update: Hawley Road reopens following water main break
• Area kids celebrate NYE early at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum
• MCTS driver finds lost dogs, helps reunite them with owner
• Gospelfest 2020 coming to Fiserv Forum April 10
• 'There is kindness in Milwaukee:' MCTS drivers reflect on helping Secret Santa hand out thousands to riders
• Oconomowoc non-profit for kids with special needs gets $36,500 check through Heart of Canal St. campaign
• BBB: Look out for social media scams while online shopping
• Village of Butler votes to get rid of parking meters in effort to help local businesses
• 'Wide-eyed wow look:' Hartland employees receive big bonus from Maryland-based company
• "Shock, fear:" Local teen finds decomposing body in West Allis
• Thief steals car from West Allis home, drives through garage door
• 'My goal was to always give back:' Kohl's, Donald Driver donate winter clothes to area Boys & Girls Clubs
• Initial plans released for 'Tent City' land underneath downtown overpass
• UPDATE: Man in custody following robbery, pursuit in Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee
• Candy Cane Lane homeowners prepare for annual holiday display, fundraiser in West Allis
• Man living in bunker along Milwaukee River may have been there for years
• Milwaukee Mitchell Airport proposing to open beer garden in Concourse C
• 'It’s just crazy:' JJ Watt connecting with fans, responding to texts
• 'It's never too early:' Local radio station begins playing nonstop Christmas music
• Phase 2 of Summerfest's American Family Insurance Amphitheater construction underway
• Man shot, his mother punched in home invasion near 10th and Capitol
• 2 hurt in early morning Racine fire
• Milwaukee DPW: Snow plow removal process "on target"
• 'I'm going to fight every day:' Local activist loses son in shooting near 44th and Center
• Cedarburg sledding hill closed due to sinkholes
• Demolition underway of Somers home on the verge of falling into Lake Michigan
• Sisters killed in Milwaukee hit-and-run laid to rest
• Local man attempts to break world record for pinball play, raising money for charity
• Milwaukee Mayor continues push for SE Wisconsin to host G7 summit
• Bayshore marks ceremonial groundbreaking for redevelopment project
• DPW truck crashes into Racine yard, driver taken to hospital
• Annual event encourages people to create conversation, share ideas and take action to better Milwaukee area
• "I have a guardian angel:" Franklin family receives roof, paved driveway following loss of son
• Students visit Milwaukee's Survive Alive House to kick off Fire Prevention Week
• 'Trying to better our lives:' 14th annual Fatherhood Summit being held in Milwaukee
• Jordan Fricke sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing MPD Officer Matthew Rittner
• Milwaukee DPW, city leaders discuss improvements and concerns for upcoming snow season
• Annual walk brings awareness to domestic violence victims in Wisconsin
• Doors Open Milwaukee being held this weekend, drawing attention to city landmarks
• 'That’s my dream job:' Kenosha Achievement Center creating possibilities for people with special needs
• Retired Acting Sheriff Schmidt honored with award by MCSO
• Adaptive Bublr bikes stolen, vandalized just weeks after being debuted
• "It's just a mess:" Mom reacts to second Milwaukee playground lit on fire this month
• "To know John was to love him:" Bar and grill honoring fallen Racine Police Officer with mural
• Talgo in Century City to hire more than 60 workers
• "All the customers laid down:" Double shooting at Milwaukee gas station caught on camera
• MPD investigating armed robbery at gas station near 12th and North, employee beaten
• AAA teams up with city leaders for “Take it EZ Milwaukee” campaign
• Midwest Express marks return announcing airline routes, showcasing plane
• Fitzgerald Pharmacy in Whitefish Bay closing Monday after 65 years
• MPD says threat against Mexican Fiesta not viable as celebrations get underway
• MIAD first-year students move-in, marking record enrollment at school