Jenna Wells, Reporter

Jenna started as a general assignment reporter at CBS 58 in April 2022.
She came to Milwaukee from 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 covered Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in her news market.
Now in Milwaukee, Jenna loves to tell stories about the community, arts and culture, animals, and advocacy. You can often find her long-form, positive stories on CBS 58 Sunday Morning.
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.
When Jenna isn't working, you can find her out and about with her amazing chihuahua, Lady Bird.
You can send her story ideas to [email protected], and connect with Jenna on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Articles by Jenna Wells
- 'You can feel the loss': Family searching for unhoused man believed to have washed away in floodwaters near Kinnickinnic River
- 'They mattered': Unhoused people missing, items lost from encampments near river after Milwaukee flooding
- 'It's junk now, but it wasn't at first': Drivers lend a hand amid long drop-off lines for flood damage in Milwaukee
- 'It's a real disruption': Wauwatosa business owners concerned as insurance coverage seems unlikely for flood damage
- 'It's flooring me': Onlookers in awe as Fox River nears record levels in Waukesha
- 'This is not going to stop us': Cleanup efforts underway after severe flooding in Tosa village
- 'It's something I have to do': One Wisconsin artist shows that sometimes creativity comes in petite canvases
- 'You're going to be inspired': USA Triathlon National Championship returns to Milwaukee's lakefront this weekend 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️
- 'She did the right thing': Waukesha County woman narrowly avoids phone fraud -- now she's warning others
- Triple Taproom closes on Milwaukee's east side; employees say they were 'blindsided'
- Milwaukee County Transit System announces major service changes beginning Aug. 24
- Milwaukee musician overcomes obstacles after scary diagnosis
- CBS 58 Hometowns LIVE: Wisconsin State Fair
- Spinning safely: Wisconsin State Fair rides inspected ahead of opening day
- Plane enthusiasts from around the world head to Oshkosh as EAA AirVenture opens
- Charity car show revs up money for West Allis Fire Department 🏎️
- 'There's nothing like it': Dells Army Ducks celebrates 80th season of family tradition
- Inclusion and advocacy: 'Wicked' actress visits Milwaukee to celebrate the future Moss Universal Park
- Pedestrian hit, killed by driver fleeing police near Sherman and Fond du Lac
- Solemnly sweet: A historic Milwaukee cemetery has its own honey, and millions of hardworking bees
- Harley-Davidson Homecoming begins: More than 90,000 motorcycle enthusiasts expected in Milwaukee
- ‘A shock to us’: Musicians petition for Milwaukee Ballet to keep live orchestra for ‘The Nutcracker” production
- 'It's a great start': Gov. Evers touts child care investments in budget bill during visit to Milwaukee
- 'He is definitely not wild': Cudahy police reunite lost wallaby with owner, who's now fighting to keep him
- 'They can be prevented': Milwaukee officially adopts Vision Zero Action Plan, aimed at eliminating traffic deaths
- Hartford train derailment: 3 injured as crews work to contain diesel fuel spill
- 'We do want the happy ending': Thirst Books is Milwaukee's first romance-only bookstore
- Rideshare drivers gather in Milwaukee in response to being defined as independent contractors
- Day 2: Thomas Routt trial continues with witness testimony
- Jury trial begins for man charged with killing couple at Elkhorn bar
- From trash to treasure: Meet Thomas Dambo, creator of the new Tosa troll, 'Mama Rosa'
- 'A lot of laughter, a lot of joy': Milwaukee's 54th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Parade sees thousands of attendees
- Vigil held for mother killed in downtown Milwaukee, 3 arrested
- Metcalfe Park Community Bridges promotes homeownership with Repair and Restore program
- South Shore Park rehabilitation project hits final phase with opening date on the horizon
- Milwaukee man changes plea to guilty in animal mistreatment case; sentencing scheduled for July
- 'It's always amazing': How Wisconsin's peregrine falcon programs help endangered raptors thrive
- A 'shellabration': Discovery World hosts their first-ever Turtle Fest this weekend
- Racine first graders hailed as heroes for helping teacher who had stroke during class
- Community Within the Corridor can safely reopen two years after TCE detection
- 'We should treat our trash like a treasure': Dambo troll complete at Wauwatosa's new Firefly Grove Park
- After 6 years, construction will begin soon for the Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial
- Milwaukee County War Memorial Center asks for state funding to make up for future cuts
- Field of Flags in Veterans Park honors Wisconsin service members killed in action
- 'There's no excuse': Milwaukee aldermen call for clear safety protocols in city buildings after Zeidler incident
- We Energies names new peregrine falcon chicks at Oak Creek Power Plant nest
- Half of downtown office building could become apartments as Milwaukee pushes for more housing
- 'It takes a special person': MATC's paramedic program trains firefighters for higher-level care
- 'We love it': Brewers bring special surprise to Wilson Park Senior Center
- 'It's not easy to see': Sheboygan County bar and restaurant destroyed in overnight fire
- Milwaukee has replaced 10,000 lead service lines since 2017 -- but there's still a long way to go
- 'We want them to be held accountable': Local nurses, advocates protest for-profit nursing college in Milwaukee
- 'There's nothing better': Big Boat Day at Milwaukee Community Sailing Center gets local sailors ready for summer
- Blast at the ballpark: CBS 58 meteorologists perform explosive experiments for Brewers Weather Day
- Tosa troll: World-renowned art piece coming to new Wauwatosa park
- 'We like to teach people how to peacefully co-exist with wildlife': Oconomowoc's Wildlife in Need Center benefits from new 'Opossum Ambassador'
- 'Let them do their thing': Wildlife expert shares advice for keeping wildlife safe this spring
- Washington County woman charged in wildlife poaching case sentenced to 1 month in jail
- 'City of Festivals' kickoff event offers preview of Milwaukee festival food, drinks, as season approaches
- 'We watched our future burn to the ground': New business stalled after Kenosha fire destroys building
- Morgan Geyser’s conditional release delayed again
- Hartford family installs overdose aid kit downtown in honor of late son
- 'He was a good guy': Victim identified in broad daylight shooting on Milwaukee's south side
- 'Our hearts are saddened': Milwaukee archbishop reacts to death of Pope Francis
- Easter morning double shooting leaves 17-year-old Milwaukee Lutheran HS student dead
- 'It's kind of like your first impression': Marquette freshman turns passion for fragrance into business venture
- 'It makes a huge impact': Hunger Task Force continues annual Easter partnership with Palermo's Pizza
- Deadly triple shooting at gentleman's club near Hopkins and Hampton
- 1 week until NFL Draft, preparations and setup underway in Green Bay
- 'It's an exciting time to be here': Milwaukee celebrates 414 Day with annual flag drop outside City Hall
- 'This is certainly a mystery': In search of Sheboygan's lost statue of 'Hope'
- Milwaukee man charged with animal mistreatment asks for more time; animal advocates push for strong sentence
- 3 men arrested by ICE in Milwaukee identified; family 'devastated' as children are left without father
- 'It makes a huge impact': Hunger Task Force, Palermo's distribute 500 Easter dinner boxes to families in need
- Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for imprisoning 2 children in home for years
- Amber Alert cancelled as Sophia Franklin found safe, Gary Day in custody
- MPS buildings closed for lead hazards open as polling places Tuesday; many voters 'not concerned'
- Brewers fans celebrate Opening Day with parties at Milwaukee sports bars
- Cheers! Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2025 Traveling Beer Garden dates, locations
- 'We're getting very close': Moms in booster club fundraising to save Hartland school's band program