Natalie Shepherd, Evening Anchor
Natalie Shepherd anchors the CBS 58 News at 5, 9, and 10 p.m. with Jessob Reisbeck. 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: Jo Steinberg, Midland Health president
- Menomonee Falls Army veteran strives to be first Purple Heart recipient to climb Seven Summit
- More than just a teacher: West Bend speech therapist, Jen Mesko
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: West Bend speech therapist, Jen Mesko
- Damian Buchman works to make public spaces accessible to all
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Benjamin Breckheimer strives to be first Purple Heart recipient to climb Seven Summits
- Pewaukee High School senior Nedda Besharat connects students in US to kids in Iran
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Damian Buchman works to make public spaces accessible to all
- Sally Fleege creates special shirts for kids undergoing chemotherapy
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Pewaukee HS senior Nedda Besharat connects students in US to kids in Iran
- Julia Means works to fight infant mortality in Milwaukee
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Sally Fleege creates special shirts for kids undergoing chemotherapy
- Team of specialists saves young bonobo at Milwaukee County Zoo
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Julia Means works to fight infant mortality in Milwaukee
- Heart Love Place provides support for pandemic's hardest hit
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Team of specialists saves young bonobo at Milwaukee County Zoo
- Marshall Chay living the American Dream, giving back along the way
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Viola Rembert, executive director of HeartLove Place
- Jefferson County teen Elizabeth Katzman raises $10K to help local dairy farms
- Natalie’s Everyday Heroes: Marshall Chay living the American Dream, giving back along the way
- Midwest Therapeutic Riding holds horse wedding for pair of therapy horses
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Jefferson County teen Elizabeth Katzman raises $10K to help local dairy farms
- 'Kisses From Keegan' fills needs for support for families facing childhood cancer
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Midwest Therapeutic Riding provides therapy for kids with special needs
- Blind marathon runner Mary Callen inspires others
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Mary Callen, volunteer coach for 'Girls on the Run'
- A passion for animals: Longtime Milwaukee County Zoo director announces retirement
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee County Zoo Director Chuck Wikenhauser
- BigWigs Daven Claerbout & Georgette Retzer raise money for Komen Wisconsin
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: BigWigs Daven Claerbout & Georgette Retzer raise money for Komen Wisconsin
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Survivor and pediatric cancer foundation board member, Keegan Denecke
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Transplant recipient and American Heart Association volunteer, Manny Rios
- Answering the Call: Larry Lester serves town of Delavan for nearly 50 years
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Convergence Resource Center works to rescue victims of human trafficking
- SHARP Literacy makes changes annual fundraiser event with Caravan of Curiosity
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Dr. Michael Rosen, director of MATC's FAST Fund
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Town of Delavan Rescue Squad Chief Larry Lester
- A life dedicated to mentoring youth in Milwaukee
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Max Walker of Milwaukee Recreation
- Service dog trainers with Occupaws demonstrate intense demands of certified animals
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: David Triscari of Occupaws Guide Dog Association
- Revitalize Milwaukee helps residents remain in their homes benefitting entire city
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Lynnea Katz-Petted, CEO of Revitalize Milwaukee
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Sarah Demerath, artist and survivor advocate for Convergence Resource Center
- Artist and survivor Sarah Demerath advocates for Convergence Resource Center
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club's 'Christmas with Dignity' program
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Cardiac nurse shares personal experience with patients after receiving heart transplant of her own
- Kohl's marketing team decks the halls of Ronald McDonald House in Wauwatosa
- Help on the way for Black entrepreneurs in Milwaukee at 'Legacy Coworking and Innovation Space'
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Ossie Kendrix, CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of WI
- Candice Strong honors sister's legacy through 'Tricia's Troops'
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Kohl's marketing team decks the halls of Ronald McDonald House in Wauwatosa
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Candice Strong honors sister's legacy through 'Tricia's Troops'
- Bridge the Divide: Extra help for deserving students
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Jean Crane of Bridge the Divide Scholars
- Respiratory therapist at Froedtert Hospital describes her vital work during pandemic surge
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Jessica Lillback, respiratory therapist at Froedtert Hospital
- Restaurant owner ramps up volunteering efforts through a pandemic
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Lucia Munoz of 'The Laughing Taco' in Walker's Point
- Kenosha County boy collects more than 1 million soda can tabs for Ronald McDonald House
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Ronald McDonald House 'Thanks a Million' club member Nolan Merfeld
- Susan G. Komen Wisconsin's 'More Than Pink' walk goes virtual
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Alanna Devorkin, co-founder of All Star Health Center
- Organizers of Milwaukee's Twilight Centers find a way to continue operations during pandemic
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Lauren Lopez-Gonzalez, recreation manager of Milwaukee's Twilight Centers
- Milwaukee artist Vedale Hill helps students represent themselves through art
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Vedale Hill helps students represent themselves through art
- Marylee Presti forms 'Food for Thought' group to cook meals for local shelter
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Marylee Presti forms 'Food for Thought' group to cook meals for local shelter
- On the front lines: Froedtert ICU nurses speak about fight against coronavirus
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Melissa Gregor, director of critical care nursing at Froedtert Hospital
- Ignacio Catral shares his passion for Humboldt Park through photos
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Ignacio Catral shares his passion for Humboldt Park through photos
- Germantown's Monica Cammack provides hot meals for seniors throughout pandemic
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Monica Cammack provides hot meals for seniors throughout pandemic
- Wyatt Kauth creates Worldwide Dragon Shooting Day to slay his grief
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Wyatt Kauth creates Worldwide Dragon Shooting Day to slay his grief
- Racine woman spends decades dedicated to saving dogs she loves
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Mary Palmer, founder of Northcentral Maltese Rescue
- Molly Courseault & Kristin Pelot open anonymous food bank in 'Tosa