Mia Bearden, Reporter

Mia Bearden is a reporter with a passion for storytelling and connecting with her community through meaningful, human-interest stories. Originally from the south suburbs of Chicago, Mia is thrilled to be closer to home.

Mia earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and went on to complete her master's in journalism at Northwestern University.

Before joining CBS 58 in 2025, she spent two years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she worked as a reporter and anchor at KCRG.

Mia is dedicated to telling stories that matter - those that highlight everyday people and amplify underrepresented voices.

When she's not reporting, Mia loves catching up on her favorite TV shows and trying new restaurant and fun activities with friends.

If you have a story idea, don't hesitate to reach out!

Articles by Mia Bearden

• Jury finds Ziare Dalton not guilty in Milwaukee mother's shooting death
• Milwaukee teen testifies in stepdad's trial over mother's death
• Jury selected in trial for man charged with murder after stepson accidentally shoots mother
• Snowfall causes slick roads as crews face salt shortage
• Milwaukee woman sentenced in crash that killed 1-year-old, family offers forgiveness
• 'I didn’t think I would lose her like this': Brother speaks out after Milwaukee mother of 5 killed in south side crash
• Packers fans pack Milwaukee sports bars for rivalry showdown against Bears 
• ALDI grocery store at Sherman and Custer set to close Jan. 11
• ‘He has never gotten to see my sister in her wedding dress’: Milwaukee father killed in crash a month before his wedding
• Complaint: Officer trapped in moving car after arrest attempt spirals out of control
• Racine Fire Department tests refurbishing trucks amid rising costs and long delays
• ‘Please turn it in’: Woman’s purse stolen at Holy Hill, including important medical card
• Milwaukee protesters rally after US strike in Venezuela and capture of president
• 'I'm surprised it's this low': Travel gets cheaper as gas prices drop
• 'I want to take full accountability': Milwaukee father sentenced to 19 years for injuring infant son over video game
• 'I can't eat, I can't sleep, I'm in shock’: 48-year-old Milwaukee woman killed in pedestrian crash the day after Christmas
• 'It was kind of scary': TC Energy and local first responders contain gas leak overnight in Sheboygan County
• 'Everything Is covered in soot': Kitchen fire forces 2 Milwaukee food trucks to shut down
• 'Those in need shouldn't be forgotten': Christmas Eve meal at St. Ben’s brings community to those in need
• 'I’m not giving him up’: A woman’s fight to keep a wallaby in Cudahy continues
• After rapper Flavor Flav’s social media post, Kenosha dentist steps in to help 11-year-old
• 'I’m just devastated': UW-Milwaukee closes Institute of World Affairs after 65 years
• 'About time!': Pres. Trump’s executive order reclassifying fentanyl praised by local mother
• 'We stick together': Community rallies after fire destroys beloved Muskego lakeside restaurant 
• 'It’s really devastating': Fire destroys well-known Muskego lakeside restaurant
• 'How will we keep our doors open?' Milwaukee small businesses say rising costs are pushing them to the edge
• 10-year-old killed in shooting near Clarke and Vel R. Phillips, community says 'we have to do more'
• 'Someone got a bunch of valuable things': Fire-displaced Milwaukee family returns to find duplex looted
• 'I’ll be paying a lot more': Milwaukee bus riders react to fare increase
• 'Carrying her forward': 'Bereaved Together' mother brings nonprofit mission to Waukesha Christmas Parade
• Milwaukee Fire Dept. asks community to clear snow from hydrants to prevent delays
• 2 pedestrians hospitalized after hit-and-run in Merton; neighbors raise concerns about Main Street
• Mother killed, child hospitalized after Racine County house fire
• Weekend plans shift as snow hits Milwaukee
• Drivers push through slick roads and strong winds ahead of Thanksgiving
• After $7.5M flood loss, Milwaukee Rep restores 'A Christmas Carol' set in time for 50th anniversary
• 29-year-old dead after vehicle slams into home on Milwaukee's south side, driver identified
• 28th annual 'Stuff the Bus' Food Drive expands to 6 locations across Milwaukee
• 'It just warms my heart': Milwaukee Police Association surprises 6-year-old cancer fighter with special visit
• St. Joseph Lancers head to state championship for first time in decades