Jenna Wells, Reporter
Jenna comes to Milwaukee from chilly (but beautiful) Duluth, Minnesota, where she was the anchor of CBS 3 This Morning, and a reporter for CBS 3/KBJR 6. While in Duluth, she covered several high-profile stories, such as the death of George Floyd and corresponding protests, major snowstorms, and presidential visits.
Jenna began her career in New Bern, North Carolina as a producer for WCTI-TV. In 2018, she both covered and experienced Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in her news market.
While the warm weather was appreciated, Jenna is a Midwesterner at heart and was excited to get back to the Great Lakes.
Jenna grew up just over Wisconsin's border in Gurnee, Illinois. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2018 with a B.A. in Journalism. As a Redbird, Jenna was part of the TV-10 news program, which equipped her with the knowledge to start her career.
She is ecstatic to trade Lake Superior for Lake Michigan and immerse herself in Milwaukee's culture. She's also excited to find new restaurants, breweries, and go to Mars Cheese Castle all the time.
When Jenna isn't working, you can find her with her beloved chihuahua, named Lady Bird. From reality TV binges, to brewery visits, to nature hikes -- they do everything together.
Feel free to send story ideas to [email protected], and connect with Jenna on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Articles by Jenna Wells
- 'I just wanted to get the bus to stop': 8th grader takes the wheel during Glendale bus driver's medical emergency
- 'Building hope': Habitat for Humanity's Community Build Week in Kenosha spotlights affordable housing needs
- 'We all have a responsibility': Volunteers pick up litter for 6th annual Big Clean MKE
- MPD: Quarterly report shows decrease in crime from last year in Milwaukee
- Fire on Milwaukee's south side leaves 1 dead, firefighter injured
- 'It's exciting for me': Artist Della Wells' work to appear in Milwaukee Art Museum permanent collection
- 'You're worth it': Domestic violence survivors speak out after recent homicides in Milwaukee
- Creating connectivity: Couture Transit Concourse brings The Hop, BRT to Milwaukee's lakefront
- 'It's the starting of the healing': Gov. Evers signs Prince Act, changing missing children alert criteria
- Milwaukee organizations celebrate National Week of the Young Child, promoting early childhood education
- 'Staying curious': Pfister Hotel's Artist in Residence makes quilting into fine art
- 'Watching her is surreal': Germantown High School alum, KK Arnold, playing in NCAA Final Four
- Jesse Vang bound over on child neglect charge related to missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue
- Souls to the Polls providing free rides to Milwaukee voting sites for Tuesday's election
- Turning pain into power: foundation collaborates with Alverno College using art therapy to inspire teens
- 'Great expectations': Brewers fans celebrate first game of the season
- Behind the Scenes: Milwaukee Art Museum Research Center
- Hunger Task Force, Palermo's distribute 600 Easter dinner baskets to local food banks
- Milwaukee celebrates St. Patrick's Day
- 'Everything is so emotional about this tree': Removal of massive neighborhood elm tree evokes emotions and memories
- Sen. Baldwin meets with regional public safety leaders to discuss fentanyl crisis
- Elijah Vue's mother set for trial in neglect case; Jesse Vang's trial delayed
- Archbishop of Milwaukee sends resignation letter to Pope Francis on 75th birthday
- Former MPD officer receives $5K fine for misconduct after in-custody death of Keishon Thomas
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Hartford Family Foundation helps impacted families in Wisconsin
- 'This is a great new chapter': Popular Irish tavern McBob's continues with new owners
- Milwaukee Common Council approves private ambulance contracts after policy changes
- New housing project in Milwaukee merges affordable homes and crisis units
- Women convicted in hate crime at Milwaukee park sentenced to 3 years probation
- Youth resource center opening in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood
- Milwaukee woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for crash that killed 5 people
- New all-vegan bakery in Bay View specializes in sourdough
- New Senior Home Repair program will help Milwaukee's older low-income homeowners
- Leave the lilies: Veterinarian warns about toxic flowers for pets ahead of Valentine's Day
- Clean-up efforts continue in Rock County after historic tornado
- 'To go from there to here is incredible': New McBob's owners share long journey to a new chapter
- Community raises $75K for Habitat for Humanity Waukesha County after tool theft
- Waddling out of Winter? Penguins stand in for Groundhog Day at Milwaukee County Zoo🐧
- 'We don't want to go backwards': WI health officials encourage measles vaccine after outbreaks in other states
- 'Just an awesome experience': Veterans showcase photography work at War Memorial Center
- 'It's inspiring': Students at Wisconsin School for the Deaf share Alaqua Cox's impact
- MKE Influencers: JMatt shares food and fun for Milwaukee locals
- 'It's like an amusement ride': Milwaukee alderman critiques snow clearing plan, DPW highlights challenges
- 'It feels amazing': Milwaukee handyman captures hearts on social media for rescuing cats
- Local veterans display art at the War Memorial Center
- LeRoy Butler visits La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha for anti-bullying campaign
- Waukesha County DPW crews continue snow cleanup in bitter cold temperatures
- 'Preserving the past and creating the future at the same time': Milwaukee's oldest tavern enters new era with new owners
- Haribo wins Guinness World Record in Kenosha for largest gummy candy mosaic
- 'I beat all their odds': Milwaukee restaurant owner overcomes rare disease to open new deli
- MKE Influencers: Milwaukee car educator with 605K TikTok fans writes new book
- Milwaukee police officer shot responding to domestic violence call on city's north side
- 'He cared about people': Milwaukee businesses reflect on Herb Kohl's patronage
- Day of Donations: American Red Cross hosts day after Christmas blood drive in Milwaukee area
- 'We decided to combine the love for animals and the love for coffee together': Rescued Roasters opens in Milwaukee
- Pack your patience: MKE Airport expects 50K holiday travelers ahead of Christmas
- Bringing light: 'Merry Mixer' holiday truck visits patients at Children's Wisconsin
- Touchdowns for Hunger: Packers, Sargento raise more than $1.8M toward food pantries since 2003
- 'This is the book that will help you tell your dad when your dad is wrong about things on their car': Auto care influencer pens book for car owners
- Milwaukee DPW will pick up Christmas trees curbside after concerns, backlash
- 'I'm creating something that's beautiful': Print artist Madison Dawne draws inspiration from Wisconsin outdoors
- 'It's not just a small crime': Milwaukee organization loses grant applications in mail theft
- Museum of Beer & Brewing finds permanent home in Milwaukee
- Bucks star Khris Middleton visits Milwaukee school, students receive new winter coats
- 1,000+ Santas expected for Milwaukee's 19th annual Santa Cycle Rampage on Saturday
- Fox-Bay Cinema owners discuss ways to reimagine iconic Whitefish Bay theater
- Doing 'Giving Tuesday' safely: BBB shares tips to avoid charity scams
- 'It's so fancy!': Pfister Hotel hosts lobby tree lighting ceremony with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- 'We're their family': 5th annual Breaking Bread Community Feast keeps Milwaukee tradition alive
- MKE Influencers: Kwik Trip employee spreads joy on TikTok, gaining 850K followers
- 'He's one of the top players in the world': Milwaukee student makes rare achievement in chess
- Waukesha Co. hosts National Adoption Day to bring awareness to 7,000 kids in Wisconsin foster care
- Milwaukee's Midtown early voting site likely to relocate to 60th and Capitol
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Experts encourage screenings, discourage vaping and tobacco use
- Alligator found on shore of Grant Park Beach in South Milwaukee
- 22 push-ups for 22 days: Local first responders join challenge to bring awareness to veteran suicide
- Milwaukee organizations prepare to help the homeless stay warm this winter
- 'We need everybody to slow down': New traffic calming measures installed in 2 Milwaukee neighborhoods
- ER visits increase during Halloween: Local doctor gives safety tips
- 'Heartless and cold-blooded': 22-year-old man gets life in prison for killing woman on Milwaukee's south side