Natalie Shepherd, Evening Anchor
Natalie grew up in Milford, Michigan, a small town outside of Detroit. 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 applied 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.
In addition to anchoring the 5 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts at CBS 58, Natalie also produces Natalie's Everyday Heroes. The franchise focuses on people in Southeast Wisconsin who are making a positive difference in their communities.
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. Since moving to Milwaukee, she's completed several half marathons in the area.
Natalie loves living on Milwaukee's East Side with her Maine Coon kitten, Murray. If you have questions, or a suggestion for Everyday Heroes, send Natalie an email at [email protected], or connect with her on Facebook and Twitter, @NewsNatalie.
Articles by Natalie Shepherd
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Burlington substitute teacher continues passion with decades of experience
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Packers fan visits 30 NFL stadiums in 30 days; wins Fan of the Year
- 'The response was great': Component Brewing's Zebra Hop Double IPA raises funds and awareness for sufferers of rare diseases
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee brewery raising money for rare diseases
- 'It's not as scary as it might sound': Kidney donor embarks on mountain climbing adventure
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Cedarburg woman training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro following kidney donation
- Bon Voyage: Team of volunteers help make Milwaukee travel easier
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Mitchell International Airport's traveler's aid volunteers
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Menomonee Falls business owner makes big impact in community
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: South Milwaukee teacher's 'walking bus' makes getting to school fun
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Washington Co. Foster Closet helps foster kids and community
- 'Really putting myself out there': What WKLH morning co-host Dorene Michaels learned over a year of #DoreneDiscovers
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Local radio host discovers something new every day
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Team Phoenix helps cancer survivors cross the finish line
- 'I want to make things that are complicated, or boring, entertaining': Kristin Brey shares a life of communicating stories
- MKE Influencers: Kristin Brey, making Wisconsin politics fun
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Tosa West students up for several awards for 'Frozen' production
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Greendale family shares connection to 'The Boys in the Boat'
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Blind instructor teaches carpentry
- 'I just feel like that's so cool': Fearless Outdoors brings Wisconsin outdoor sports to more women
- 'It's a labor of love': Model train enthusiasts keeps tradition alive in Milwaukee
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: NAPM keeps model railroad tradition alive
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Fearless Outdoors creates outdoor experiences for women, by women
- 'It's just beyond what a lot of people can do': Wauwatosa West High School production of Frozen draws attention
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Adam Steffan, theater director behind Tosa West's 'Frozen' musical
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: DPW worker recognized for saving dozens of animals on route
- 'She's got a fire': 8-year old Frankie Parkhurst bakes for benefit of homeless animals
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: 8-year-old baker Frankie Parkhurst
- 'It's a little epiphany almost': Exploring the benefits of forest bathing
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Aubrey Fulsaas leads 'forest bathing' groups at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
- 'A lot to learn': Cranberry basics brings students to the bog
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: High school students lead Splash of Red Cranberry Tours in Necedah
- 'I know I can help': Snowboarder fuels Olympic dream with soapy side hustle
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Lexi Bullis, founder of Alpine Soap Company
- 'It's created a buzz': Beekeeper maintains hives across Milwaukee County
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Beekeeper Chad Nelson
- 'I want to share this story and inspire the other moms': Moms share struggle of battling cancer while pregnant
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Breast cancer survivors Alison LoCoco and Kate Ratajczak
- 'Sailing takes a day to learn, but it takes a lifetime to perfect': Women's sail team makes waves on Lake Michigan
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: The Milwaukee Bay Women's Sailing Organization Gives Women a Place to Race
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Christina Destrampe creates beautiful mandalas
- 'You have an experience that you will never forget': Riding with Angels provides win-win for horses and students
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Riding with Angels
- Woman creates her own 'Barbieland' with doll collection
- 'They feel like they're back in nature': Racine inmates learn gardening basics through Master Gardener partnership
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Master Gardeners volunteer at Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility
- 'My heart gradually changed': Land donation to preserve Waukesha farmland for generations
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Preserving farmland for generations to come
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: 'Cycling Without Age' makes riding for everyone
- 'Sometimes you just have to take that 15 minutes and just sit and listen': Group in Wisconsin works to make sure farmers don't struggle in silence
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Farmer Angel Network addresses mental health for farmers
- 'Little kids are supposed to play': Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis Club celebrates milestone in effort to help kids with autism
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Kiwanis Autism Projects provides iPads to hundreds of kids
- 'She's an inspiration': Milwaukee mom steps up to help local dogs
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Chained Dogs MKE, Inc. rescues abused dogs
- Survivor Candace Sanchez honored for advocacy on behalf of victims of sexual assault
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Candace Sanchez, from surviving to thriving
- Care for the caregivers: Menomonee Falls woman provides support for caregivers at Kathy's House
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: The Right Relief aims to care for caregivers
- Slope Science: Volunteers keep trails smooth at Lapham Peak
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Volunteers keep trails smooth at Lapham Peak
- Love of family is a recipe for success at Dena's Specialty Candy
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Love of family is a recipe for success
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Second Hand Purrs gives sick cats a second chance at life
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Second Hand Purrs gives sick cats a second chance at life
- Joy on the slopes with Alpine Valley lift operator Pat Cusick
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Alpine Valley lift operator Pat Cusick
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Oak Creek church collects donations for area animal shelters
- Dousman couple's unique love story turns into sewing passion
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Woman's unique love story turns into sewing passion
- Family receives happy update on daughter's liver transplant recovery a year and a half later
- Milwaukee woman's hobby turns into full-time business
- Special Report: Family receives happy update on daughter's liver transplant recovery a year and a half later
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee woman's hobby turns into full-time business
- Port Washington swimmers overcome challenges and celebrate team camaraderie
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Swimming toward success
- Grandmother’s struggles turn to giving back to people in need
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Grandmother's struggles turn to giving back to people in need
- Riding for Representation: Shorewood Mountain Bike Team
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Shorewood Mountain Bike Team