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
- Couples wed at Milwaukee County Courthouse in special Valentine’s Day ceremonies
- Study: Single Americans admit to pre-date cyber stalking
- Special Report: Cashless restaurants growing more popular
- Deleting unused accounts can protect your data
- Bliffert Hardware salt supply strong as other stores experience shortages
- Tips on how to organize your devices on National Clean Out Your Computer Day
- Local fire departments move forward with peanut butter drive, hold kick-off event
- Parents warned about kids spending money on Facebook following report
- Experts offer advice on how to stay safe online on Safer Internet Day
- Little Hats, Big Hearts: Local newborns to receive red handmade hats during February
- “It’s unreal:” Grafton company gives employee free trip to Super Bowl
- Dozens of flights canceled, delayed at Mitchell Airport due to cold
- UPDATE: Power lines snap in Kenosha County due to cold, service restored to customers
- "It's frustrating:" Flight delays due to government shutdown impact arrivals at General Mitchell Airport
- Attorneys file lawsuit against City of Milwaukee, former and current police officers
- Milwaukee earns bronze medal in Pre-K, report says
- Truck stolen from Milwaukee community improvement organization
- Shorewood man sentenced to 3 years in prison for child pornography, stalking
- Fiserv Forum undergoes transformation ahead of Monster Jam shows
- Local snow plow businesses hoping for more winter weather
- “What a miracle:” Politicians, people from near and far share joy over Jayme Closs’ return
- “Your suburbs are not safe:” Sex trafficking awareness campaign launches in Milwaukee area
- “Hand hygiene is huge:” How to keep your family healthy this flu season
- Cudahy woman accused of abusing, neglecting 15-year-old appears in court
- Milwaukee Bucks welcome 2019 babies with keepsake blanket
- "We've got him kneeling in our front room:" Germantown homeowner holds drunk intruder before police arrive
- “I’m just so blessed:” Milwaukee mother gets new fully furnished home
- Caught on camera: Armed suspects rob Germantown AT&T store
- Crossroads Collective food hall opens on Milwaukee’s east side
- Four children hurt after police chase ends in crash at 30th and Center
- Local military family gets home decorated for holidays for free
- Man who escaped from Milwaukee County Jail pleads not guilty
- Milwaukee Police: Standoff suspect in custody after three and a half hours of negotiations
- Milwaukee man pleads guilty to committing child sex assault at Humboldt Park
- Man sentenced to 3 years of probation for destroying Virgin Mary statue
- Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates polar bear’s 34th birthday
- Several Racine schools using technology to fight the flu
- “It’s a tradition:” Lakefront Brewery holds Black Friday event, attracts thousands
- Milwaukee barber shop cooks, delivers 200 Thanksgiving meals to those in need
- Local bakery passes out 2,000 cupcakes to Milwaukee County first responders on Thanksgiving
- Special Report: How a train safety system can prevent crashes and save lives
- "Ready for a big day:” Grocery stores stock up for busy day
- TSA offers packing tips as holiday travel gets underway
- “I’m very excited:” Adoption day celebration hosted for families in Milwaukee County
- Students, first responders prepare 400 Thanksgiving meals
- “This is bipartisan:” Milwaukee remains top contender for DNC 2020 bid
- Greenfield veteran gets refurbished car through Progressive Insurance program
- Eviction prevention forum held in Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Christmas tree harvested, placed at City Hall
- “It means the world to us:” Make-A-Wish honors 5-year-old Milwaukee boy with trip to California
- Open enrollment begins, Milwaukee leaders hold healthcare sign up event
- First look: Renderings released for renovated American Family Insurance Amphitheater
- Aurora Women's Pavilion NICU babies participate in Halloween costume contest
- Financial literacy program to be implemented in MPS through grant
- "It's not getting any easier:" Daughter of missing Lynn Rickard working to find mom, creates social media pages
- Drug Take Back Day kicks off in Milwaukee
- Woman charged with killing 4-year-old son to spend life in mental institution
- Big Ten Cancer Connection: How universities are working together to fight cancer
- Historic train depot to be relocated, redeveloped in Brookfield
- At least 8 rescued in Waukesha apartment fire
- “You can be anything when you grow up:” Caron Butler speaks to Racine students
- Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus holds mass casualty drill
- Fallen Milwaukee firefighters honored in annual ceremony
- Students visit Milwaukee’s Survive Alive House, kicking off Fire Prevention Week
- Special Look: Foxconn construction well underway
- Klement’s Sausage to expand Chase Ave. plant
- Komatsu Mining Corp. to build $285 million dollar campus in Milwaukee’s Harbor District
- UPDATE: Both suspects arrested after gas station robbery in Mt. Pleasant leads to chase and manhunt
- UPDATE: 12-year-old killed in fire near 5th and Wright
- Trial for man accused of killing girlfriend, hiding her body in 2013 beginning Monday
- Para World Sailing Championships underway in Sheboygan
- Defense: New evidence found in Kelly Dwyer case ahead of trial
- “An alarming rate:” New warning on the impact of screen time on children’s health
- Kris Zocco pleads not guilty to witness intimidation charge, trial scheduled for Sept. 24
- Mukwonago High School honored for inclusion by Sandy Hook Promise
- “They saved my life:” Man rescued from bluff in Cudahy speaks about ordeal
- Preparations underway for 3rd annual China Lights display
- Sheboygan company hoping to be awarded contract for Foxconn project
- Milwaukee Common Council to vote on new health commissioner Wednesday
- Marquette University ushers in era of digital dentistry