Natalie Shepherd, Evening Anchor
Natalie Shepherd anchors the CBS 58 News at 5, 9, and 10 p.m. with Bill Walsh. She is excited to return home to the Midwest after spending time in Tampa and Louisiana.
Natalie grew up in a small town outside of Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in English Literature, but didn’t know a career in journalism was in her future. After spending a short time working for an advertising agency in Chicago, Natalie decided to apply to Northwestern University’s graduate program, and the rest is history. She started her reporting career at WILX-TV in Lansing, Michigan, where she covered state politics and Michigan State University. From there, it was on to WWMT-TV, where Natalie worked as the Battle Creek bureau chief. During her time there, Natalie was honored with a regional Emmy award for her story on a local football star, paralyzed in a motorcycle accident, and his struggle to walk again.
It wasn’t long before Natalie moved on to a warmer climate at WFLA-TV, in Tampa, Florida. While in Tampa, Natalie covered everything from tropical storms, to the Republican National Convention, Super Bowl XLIII, and the Tampa Bay Rays’ World Series run in 2008. It was also in Tampa that Natalie made the move to investigative journalism, working with WFLA’s 8 On Your Side Investigative team. She was also named anchor of the Midday newscast.
Natalie spent five years anchoring the evening newscasts at WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana—learning about Mardi Gras, Cajun and Creole cooking, and the wonderful culture in Southeast Louisiana.
When she’s not at work, Natalie enjoys cooking, reading, and checking out new restaurants. She’s also a certified barre instructor who loves to work out.
Moving to Milwaukee is an exciting adventure for Natalie, her husband, Robert, and their two cats, Amos and Fifi. Send Natalie an email at nshepherd@cbs58.com, or connect with her on Facebook and Twitter, @NewsNatalie.
Articles by Natalie Shepherd
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Organ donor and author, Brenda Cortez
- A fair shake: Local kids demonstrate professionalism, manners in 'Amazing Shake' competition
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Marvin Bynum of Godfrey and Kahn law firm
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Madeline Gianforte, founder of CORE El Centro
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Moriah Iverson of The W.H.E.E.L. Project
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Venice Williams of Alice's Garden
- Kathy's House volunteer works to provide a home away from home
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Kay Jensen of Kathy's House
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: 'Above the Clouds' founder Linda Wade
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Jim Benefiel of Next Door Milwaukee
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Ginny Brydges of Every Child's Place
- Breast cancer survivors bond through participation in Komen events
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Nikki Panico, executive director for Komen Wisconsin
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Breast cancer survivors and Komen volunteers Maxine Fleury and Bonnie Kiss
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Dr. Geiss with The Lake Area Free Clinic
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Brandon Culpepper of PeppNation
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: John Koepke, fifth generation dairy farmer
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Katie Witz, Recovery Housing Case Manager
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Foster grandparent Georgia Dennis
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Hunger Task Force Farm director Matt King
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Admirals Goalie Tom McCollum
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Pam Purdy, kitten foster mom
- Special Report: Embryo adoption helps Pewaukee couple become parents
- Meet the powerful Packers women who play big role in team's success
- Special Report: Meet the powerful Packers women who play big role in team's success
- Behind the scenes look with Bucks President as Fiserv Forum celebrates six months open
- Special Report: Behind the scenes look with Bucks President as Fiserv Forum celebrates six months open
- Special Report: How to protect yourself against new website exposing private details