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
- Avoiding holiday horrors: Milwaukee Fire Dept. shares fire safety tips for Christmas trees
- 'I just love how it makes me feel': How Milwaukee's youngest musicians are keeping classical music alive
- Graduation day: Foster dogs find forever homes through Carroll University's dog training program🐾
- Trial delayed for Maxwell Anderson, man accused of killing Sade Robinson
- 'It's just the tradition': Shoppers brave the cold for Black Friday sales in Brookfield
- 'We're just here to be a blessing': 6th annual Breaking Bread Thanksgiving Community Feast serves Milwaukee's north side
- Planes, trains, and automobiles: Thanksgiving brings record-breaking travel
- Neenah man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Milwaukee transgender woman, Cashay Henderson
- TSA predicts record-breaking travel for Thanksgiving week, a 6% increase from last year
- Helping animals, helping people: Sojourner and Humane Society's 'Safe Haven' program benefits violence survivors and their pets
- U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to the Milwaukee Air and Water show in July 2025
- 'It's so important for artists to feel connected': East side gallery and studio becomes gathering spot for local artists
- 'You will never regret being cautious': Parents raise awareness after Watertown college student dies from peanut allergy
- City holds public meeting about redesigning N. Water Street in downtown Milwaukee
- Veterans Day surprise: Foundation does home repairs, gifts new appliances to Vietnam vet from Oconomowoc
- Teen arrested after Kenosha elementary school incident charged with terroristic threats
- Friends of MADACC volunteers call for consequences after 50+ dead animals found in home
- New archbishop appointed to lead Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- 'Win-win for freight and passenger rail': FRA gives WisDOT $72.8M grant for Milwaukee-area railroad project
- 'A terrible situation': Milwaukee man appears in court after drunk driving incident near VP Harris' motorcade
- 'It's a basic need': Wisconsin state superintendent proposes free meals in schools for 2025-2027 budget
- 'Mitchell Park will live on': Proposal to restore Mitchell Park Domes passes county committee, heads to full board
- 'He was always the positive spirit': Fund created for fallen Racine County firefighter's baby
- 'Anybody could win this election': Polls tighten in Senate race between Baldwin and Hovde
- 'This is every kids dream': Milwaukee sports superfan Hunter Peterson hypes up fans for Brewers and Bucks games
- 'This is over the top': Why doctors say fall allergies are stronger and longer this year
- 'Relieved and blessed': Wisconsinites living in Florida share their experience during Hurricane Milton
- State, defense rest case in reverse waiver hearing for Milwaukee boy, 12, charged with killing his mom
- 'The biggest thing are the smiles': Majestic sun flowers bloom in Menomonee Falls
- Dogs, cats, and birds are blessed at Marquette University for the Feast of Saint Francis
- 'A dream come true': Wisconsin man takes home exoskeleton device that allows him to walk again
- Renovations complete at Milwaukee High School of the Arts
- Bay View woman held at gunpoint by man trying to steal her dog
- 'Everyone has really showed their support': Random Lake PTO hosts Color Run benefitting students in bus crash
- 'I knew something was wrong': MCTS bus driver helps lost toddler at bus stop
- Carroll students learn dog enrichment at HAWS Schallock Center
- 'Get some signs up': Seniors from Clinton Rose Senior Center protest reckless driving in Harambee neighborhood
- Milwaukee man who killed pregnant woman, her unborn child in crash sentenced to 14 years in prison
- 'Don't want anybody to die at this intersection': Father of kids in Ozaukee Co. school bus crash pushes for safety
- West Allis police investigate fire at playground of the Franklin Fieldhouse
- 'It's just an amazing thing': Carroll University students paired with foster dogs from HAWS for the semester
- 'We don't want anybody getting hurt': Franklin PD warns of TikTok challenge startling homeowners
- 'For many of us, it's like yesterday': Families of those lost in 9/11 attacks gather at memorial in Kewaskum
- 'The road to recovery': Milwaukee County allocates $8.5M in opioid settlement funds to treatment, prevention projects
- 'I think that if we all did something for somebody else, the world would be better': Cudahy restaurant debuts Pay it Forward wall
- Waukesha County man sentenced to 7 years in prison for punching, killing man over tattoos
- Darrell Brooks sentenced to 9 years for Milwaukee domestic violence charges; added to life sentences from Waukesha parade attack
- Eye on AI: How educators across Wisconsin are bringing artificial intelligence into the classroom
- 'It is for the greater good': Milwaukee County transit committee approves pausing Connect 2 BRT project
- 'It caught us off guard': UW-Whitewater students react to gymnast's death just before start of school year
- 'It's all about creativity': Red Bull Wake the City competition comes to Milwaukee
- 'We are committed': MPS working with city attorney, MPD on plan for school resource officers after missing deadline
- DPW: Slip lane closures in Milwaukee lead to slower speeds, safer driving
- 'This is a blessing': Milwaukee Diaper Mission celebrates 2 million diaper donations by giving away 40K more
- 19th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week sends special thanks to thousands of Milwaukee workers
- 'Music has the power to heal': Fresh Coast Jazz brings live music to patients at Children's Wisconsin
- 'Connection and communication': Local deaf rescue dog to compete in AKC Agility Championship
- First responders ask public to heed beach hazard warnings after drownings, rescues at Bender Park
- 'We're able to organize power': Inter-tribal Brewers tailgate party encourages Native Americans to vote in November
- Kenosha man speaks out after lost cat adopted by different family in humane society error
- HUD secretary visits Milwaukee, announces additional funding for affordable housing developments
- Northern Lights color southern Wisconsin skies Sunday night; could return Monday
- 'It's this beautiful community of people': As ranks of female pilots grows, a community emerges
- Glitz, glamour, and gowns: United Community Center hosts 2nd annual Belated Quinceañera for Seniors
- New Missing Child Alert launches in Wisconsin, honoring Prince McCree and Lily Peters
- Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters shows tight race between Trump, Harris
- 'I feel very fortunate': Former Brewers medical director advocates for pancreatic cancer research
- Woman dies after being hit by SUV, MPD squad car
- Trial begins for man charged with punching, killing Delafield man over tattoos
- Milwaukee man sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing transgender woman, Regina Allen, in 2022
- 'It's been a great experience': Waukesha's River's End gallery closes after 19 years
- 'Justice, fairness, equity': Milwaukee County leaders celebrate 34th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
- 2 dead after plane crashes near EAA AirVenture
- RNC perimeter coming down; Visit Milwaukee discusses economic impact
- Community, city leaders react to Columbus officer shooting Milwaukee man
- Local vendors welcome delegates at Convention Fest during RNC
- 'Be a part of something': Inside Milwaukee's art hotel Saint Kate
- Some RNC delegates staying in Lake Geneva; hospitality groups expect typical tourism numbers
- Milwaukee County leaders hold groundbreaking for new secure residential center for youth
- MCTS announces detours and security measures for Republican National Convention