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: Jefferson County teen Elizabeth Katzman raises $10K to help local dairy farms
- 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
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Molly Courseault & Kristin Pelot open anonymous food bank in 'Tosa
- Carey 'DJ Mr. 262' Norris of Kenosha creates foundation in mother's name
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Carey 'DJ Mr. 262' Norris of Kenosha creates foundation in mother's name
- Sidestepping the summer slide: SHARP Literacy seeks to keep kids engaged during pandemic pause
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Lynda Kohler, president and CEO of SHARP Literacy, Inc.
- Milwaukee teen, Crystal Russell, works to feed those in need
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee teen, Crystal Russell, works to feed those in need
- Milwaukee runner Tenia Fisher makes sport more inclusive
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee runner Tenia Fisher makes sport more inclusive
- Neighbors bid farewell to beloved St. Francis garbage collector
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Beloved St. Francis garbage man, Matthew Lazarski, says goodbye to his route
- Feeding those in need at 'God's Kitchen' in Kenosha
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Holly Church, director of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Arnetta Griffin of God's Kitchen in Kenosha
- Racine County business owner shifts manufacturing facity to produce face shields for hospitals
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Steve Brown designs, manufactures face shields for hospitals
- Franklin mother forms 'Parade Brigade' to help strangers celebrate milestones
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Melissa Ferguson, creator of Franklin Community Parade Brigade
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to host virtual PurpleStride Milwaukee
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Ann Bieringer provides child care during pandemic
- Milwaukee man helps more than 100 families become first-time homeowners
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Ramon Guadarrama helps over 100 families become first-time homeowners