Michael Schlesinger, Meteorologist/Reporter

It’s hard to keep up with Michael Schlesinger.
Quite often, you can find him fulfilling his meteorological duties on the weather desk, providing you with the most updated forecast.
Then again, he might appear on a newscast at a festival or promoting a community happening or new business in town. Michael’s worked in the news business for more than 25 years, and he believes the overall secret to success in the broadcast industry lies mainly with the viewer and being able to connect with whoever is watching.
Whether it’s warning the public of an approaching storm or eating bugs at the Wisconsin State Fair, know Michael has you in mind.
Michael also plays an integral part reporting on “CBS 58 Sunday Morning.” This program is unique to our community, and it allows a greater profile of what’s happening across southeast Wisconsin with longer-formatted stories.
If you have a special story idea for Michael, for this show or just in general, feel free to email him at [email protected]
Articles by Michael Schlesinger
- Whitefish Bay swimmer loves to dip his toes in Lake Michigan, especially in winter, and he wants you to join him
- Rain faucets finally turned on. And some more good news. Better chance of rainfall by the weekend.
- Ovation Communities Seniors with memory issues write a book, virtually, about positivity & uniqueness
- Two chances of rain this coming week, and they're not overly impressive
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (6/3)...Blessing of bikes, tackling some trails
- Hanging on to hope we see some rain soon
- Hardly a drop from the sky. This weather trend isn't changing.
- The chance for some well-needed precip will pop up by midweek
- A mild Memorial Day holiday extends itself into much of this coming week
- One Shorewood woman believes she's qualified to be "Ms Health & Fitness," and you can help her with her goal
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (5/27)...Several biker bashes around the area
- Series of concerts in early June marks 20 years of bell tolling with the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble
- Enjoy the summerlike warmth on Tuesday, ends big time on Wednesday
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (5/20)...Swim safety, purrfect fundraiser for cats & the arts
- We can breathe easier. Less smoke and a rain-free weekend forecast, finally!!
- NARI Milwaukee Tour Of Remodeled Homes this coming weekend is a great place to make your ideas come alive
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (5/13)...Art, Pets, & The Environment
- Mom will have to dodge scattered showers all weekend long
- Time to make Mother's Day brunch reservations before they're all gobbled up
- A 'showstopping, strut your stuff' event happening Friday at Mount Mary for its annual CREO Fashion Show
- Horses reign at HAWS Schallock Center for Animals in Delafield with programs for kids and adults
- Tibetan Singing Bowls provide "sounding relief" for those looking for comfort, healing
- Increase of temps, rain & storm chances into a new work week
- A showery, stormy first weekend of May but dry times too
- Milwaukee's landmark Ambassador Hotel turns 95 on May 4
- Agriculture, animals take center stage at the Wisconsin State Fair for 1st annual 'Ag Discovery Day'
- Mint juleps, floppy hats adorn Derby Day fundraiser at Milwaukee's 'St. James 1868'
- St. Francis H.S. Dance Team proves it has all the right moves as it takes top national prizes in hip hop, poms
- Another non-springlike weekend to round out April
- Get into the minds of college grads. MIAD's Senior Exhibition runs through May 6
- 'pARTy' this Thursday at Marquette's Haggerty Museum of Art brings out the fun in art and partying
- Tibetan Singing Bowls become the focus at a weekend workshop at New Berlin's Casa Collective
- Oconomowoc's Wildlife in Need Center relaunches baby bird feeding program
- Springtime is on sabbatical for a while
- St. Francis' Faklandia Brewing takes center stage as a place for 'Medieval mortal combat' this Saturday
- Milaeger's gets you in the mindset for spring gardening, planting
- Just about every season in this one forecast
- Goodmiles Running Company can help you move in the right direction with proper footware
- We're 'hopping' to a better looking forecast this holiday weekend
- Midday Update: Storm threat is over with falling temps this afternoon behind a cold front
- Beer drinkers, unite: Make your own drink stakes at Milwaukee Blacksmith
- Tumultuous Tuesday weather a real possibility for southeast Wisconsin
- Raclette rules at Oak Creek's Alpinage Artisan Cheese. See how it ages in person
- 'It's really nice to have them here': Rooftop honeybees support downtown restaurants
- An assortment of April weather for the first full week of the month
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (4/1)...Beer, Wine, Games, Family Fun on The Hop
- A chilly start to April followed by a nice rebound with temps for the Brewers Home Opener
- New technology from Carl’s Place aims to help perfect golf swings
- Important military milestone to be observed at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center
- A changeable weather week ahead as we close out March. A little something for everyone.
- Late Afternoon Update: Warnings are over, snow is done and reports are in
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (3/25): Home & Garden Show, maple syrup fun in Richfield, & another great JBF Sale
- Junior Achievement rewards a Milwaukee-area teen for chess education startup
- Temperatures (& eventually precip chances) on the up and up as we head into spring
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (3/18)...St. Patrick's Day leftovers, wrestling fun, & spring planting
- The last weekend of winter will live up to its reputation with a chilly forecast
- A lucky St. Patrick's Day for winter lovers, not so much for anyone else
- After Thursday's rain, plenty of chill (and cheer) for St. Patrick's Day
- Evening Update: Snow and slick roads expected overnight into Monday morning
- Students and seniors living under one roof with joint effort between Marquette University and St. Camillus
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (3/11)...Lots of Irish Fun ahead of St. Patrick's Day
- Late evening update: Light snow finally filling in across SE WI
- Stainless Foundry and Engineering offering a tour to promote manufacturing and welding
- Zoo classes, camps always in session for local kids wanting to learn
- Brookfield man's basement turns into a history lesson with a giant Civil War diorama
- More winter than spring in this forecast for the upcoming week
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (3/4)...String Art, 80s Prom Fun, Pop up Art
- Shower chances on/off this weekend with winter weather late in the coming week
- Some incredible martial arts maneuvers this weekend at 2023 Wahadachi Judo Tournament
- Wehr Nature Center is stirring up interest in science and engineering for girls and women
- 'It's my happy place': Danceworks MKE offers seniors tap or ballet classes
- We go from sun to soggy in less than a day as a new work week begins
- Schlesinger's Saturday Spotlight (2/25)...Taste of Greece, Cars, & Skating
- After a quick burst of snow, temperatures on the up and up & eventually rain too
- Early evening update: Snow, sleet, freezing rain mix continues to cause power outages and poor road conditions
- The power of the Paczki on this Fat Tuesday knows no bounds
- Black History Month takes center stage at Milwaukee Marshall High School with 'We Are the Drum - MKE'
- 'Fine Dining' Praises for a few local restaurants and chefs - 2023 'James Beard Award' semifinalists
- Enjoy the quiet because the weather turns active much of this week
- A nice breather for the weekend before the weather turns active again