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

• '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
• “Opportunity to ask tough questions:” Rep. Steil, members of Congress return from trip to Israel
• New interview room provides comfortable, welcoming environment for child victims in Waukesha
• Burn survivors attend camp in East Troy, celebrated by local fire departments, emergency responders
• "Those funds really help us:" Boys & Girls Clubs given check for summer baseball leagues
• Waukesha Police asking for surveillance video, information after car windows shot out with BB gun
• Milwaukee County Zoo celebrating World Elephant Day on Friday
• New, modern signs unveiled at Milwaukee's Turner Hall
• "By no means the only website:” Message board used by El Paso suspect to post manifesto goes offline
• “Dating system for animal species:” How zoos manage sustainability though matchmaking
• Final truss added to Trinity Lutheran Church, restoration continues after devastating fire
• Milwaukee Common Council OKs City Attorney to seek outside counsel against drug makers, distributors
• “Dating system for animal species:” How zoos manage sustainability though matchmaking
• "I miss you a lot:" 3-year-old shot, killed in road rage incident laid to rest
• Bell Ambulance opens hydration station for crews to cool off in between calls
• Milwaukee County Zoo offering animal encounter tours
• MCTS bus drivers hold rally pushing for safety
• “Ridership is soaring:” Improvement projects announced for Amtrak’s Hiawatha line
• Mother-daughter duo working together at Miller Park for more than a decade
• "We were making history:" Wisconsin man reflects on involvement of Apollo 11 recovery efforts
• Local events to celebrate Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary
• Bug tacos, snake soup: Wisconsin State Fair releases 2019 food, drink list
• Dangerous, legal consequences of setting off fireworks in southeastern Wisconsin
• Suspect in MPD Officer Her's death pleads not guilty
• Funeral services, interment for MPD Officer Her held Monday
• “Anything we can do to help:” Jen’s Sweet Treats to hold second fundraiser for fallen officers
• Milwaukee man accused of killing son over cheesecake appears in court
• Jen’s Sweet Treats holds fundraiser for fallen officers' families
• Brewers’ Ryan Braun surprises kids at Glendale Kohl’s, go on shopping spree
• Faulty outlet likely cause of Elkhart Lake banquet hall fire
• “Protect the kids first:” City leaders stress gun safety following deaths of 5-year-olds
• United Airlines to expand tool that holds flights for connecting passengers
• New device installed in Port Washington warns beach-goers of dangerous conditions
• Wisconsin ranked in top ten for “Best States for Working Dads”
• Thousands of solar panels to be installed on New Berlin schools as part of new initiative
• Cruise ship makes first stop of the season in Milwaukee
• Secret apps allow children to hide pictures, videos on phones
• "We have brides that have weddings:" Sheboygan Co. banquet hall destroyed in fire
• Money mistakes: Tips on how to improve your finances
• Company creates wheelchair lift to give passengers more independence
• Kenosha teen pleads not guilty in deadly double shooting
• “Ready, set, go:” Waukesha North AP students build boats for end-of-the-year project
• Outsourced parenting: Would you pay someone to help potty-train your child?
• Donald Driver speaks to students in West Bend
• How new technology hopes to prevent roadside worker deaths
• Bucks mural unveiled in Walker’s Point