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
- '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
- 'Opportunity to get out:' Golf courses across Wisconsin open as extended 'Safer at Home' order goes into effect
- 'Collaborative spirit:' Concordia University, volunteers making masks with 3D printers for healthcare workers
- Kemps, Pick 'N Save donate 250,000 milk cartons to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
- Little Free Library using boxes to provide community with essential supplies
- Riverwest Public House Cooperative opens food pantry outside bar
- MATC respiratory therapist heading to New York City to help treat COVID-19 patients
- MPS to distribute thousands of computers to students to assist in e-learning
- Airbnb hosts providing COVID-19 responders with places to stay in Milwaukee area
- South Milwaukee Fire Department using school district's device to disinfect ambulances
- Concordia University helping international students stay busy on campus during COVID-19 pandemic
- Waukesha County pediatric office seeing patients at home in mobile clinic
- 'Risk my life to vote:' Wisconsinites head to the polls despite health concerns over COVID-19
- Best Buddies turns to virtual hangouts, activities for people with special needs
- Menomonee Falls woman holding driveway workouts with neighbors during 'Safer at Home' order
- Local friend group returns to Wisconsin after being stuck on cruise ship due to COVID-19
- Local company known for making mascots switches production line to face shields for medical workers
- Local woman shares labor experience, motherhood amid coronavirus outbreak
- Brewers Community Foundation teams up with local organizations to help those impacted by COVID-19
- 'Bringing Milwaukee to people's front doors:' Tour company creates quarantine care packages
- Concordia University using 3D printers to make masks for medical workers
- Local nursing schools donate supplies, personal protective equipment to area hospitals
- Greendale couple, friends stuck on board cruise ship in Chile
- Local gyms offering online, at home workouts during COVID-19 outbreak
- Wisconsin Humane Society asks people to adopt due to staffing shortages amid COVID-19 outbreak
- "Everybody's best interest:" Local churches make changes, cancel in-person services due to COVID-19
- Milwaukee Mitchell Airport doing 'enhanced' cleaning procedures amid COVID-19 concerns
- South Milwaukee Fire Department carrying ASD sensory kits on ambulances
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services answers public's COVID-19 questions through Facebook live event
- Milwaukee County 911 dispatchers screening calls for possible coronavirus symptoms
- 'Still grieving:' Molson Coors slowly begins operations following deadly shooting
- Miller Park unveils outfield grass as 2020 regular season nears
- Fiserv Forum to host inaugural Holiday Face-Off college hockey tournament
- 'There's not one way of coping:' Experts offer advice for dealing with trauma following shooting
- Local company making 'Miller Strong' t-shirts for Molson Coors following fatal shooting
- 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