Rose Schmidt, Reporter
Rose loves to tell stories and highlight the issues that matter most to the community, and she couldn't be more thrilled to being doing that in the Milwaukee area. She joined the CBS 58 team in December 2019 after covering politics in Madison at News 3 Now/Channel 3000 for the last two years. She's happy to be living in the Badger State, which she's come to call home.
During her time in the capital city, Rose covered the 2018 election cycle when Wisconsin voters elected a new administration and the contentious year at the state Capitol following the transition. Some of her most emotional stories included historic flooding in southern Wisconsin, a deadly explosion in Sun Prairie and a workplace shooting in Middleton.
Rose is a proud graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia (M-I-Z!) and briefly lived in Atlanta while she was interning for the Social Discovery team at CNN. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs, so she's happy to be within a few hours of her immediate family. When she's not working, Rose can usually be found singing at her piano or enjoying the great bars and restaurants Milwaukee has to offer.
Some of Rose's favorite things: Taylor Swift, grammar, cats, Pepsi, coffee and One Tree Hill.
Fun facts: She was once briefed by a U.S. Cabinet member, she's been skydiving and she had a story published on the front page of the print edition of USA Today.
Rose is always looking for stories to tell. Please feel free to send her story ideas at rschmidt@cbs58.com or via Twitter @RoseSchmidtTV!
Articles by Rose Schmidt
- 'Representation really matters': Milwaukee Bucks to highlight LGBTQ+ businesses on Pride Night
- UWM professor explains how word game 'Wordle' became latest pandemic distraction
- Trains built in Milwaukee head to Nigeria after decade-long legal saga over high-speed rail
- Businesses excited for Packers playoff run; fans think they'll win Super Bowl
- Milwaukee Burger King robbery that left 16-year-old girl dead was staged, prosecutors say
- Acting Milwaukee mayor aims to maintain police strength, invest $5.5M in OVP in public safety plan
- Wisconsin pediatric diabetes cases increase as 'alarming' new study finds link with COVID-19
- 'Could have been much worse': Milwaukee mayor shares message following his COVID-19 recovery
- Where every month is Dry January: Sober bar Inmoxicated opens in Racine
- Wisconsin churches close their doors, shift virtual again as Omicron spreads
- How easy is it to find at-home COVID-19 tests in Milwaukee County? How reliable are they?
- Local church members aid in process of welcoming Afghan refugees to Wisconsin
- Wisconsin doctors warn against large New Year's Eve parties amid Omicron variant spread
- Long testing lines block Milwaukee traffic as skyrocketing demand continues ahead of New Year's
- Milwaukeeans wait more than an hour at city testing sites, ahead of holidays
- Local doctors: Pfizer COVID-19 pill will 'change the treatment landscape'
- Judge increases Darrell Brooks' bail in Milwaukee case; new lawyers appointed to represent him
- Recognition at Last: MFD building renamed to honor man who designed it, Wisconsin's first registered Black architect
- 8 candidates have officially joined Milwaukee mayoral race, and more could be on the way
- 'Right before Christmas': Winds damage Grafton lights show, hurting annual toy drive
- 'A nightmare': Waukesha condo residents have 8 hours to pack up everything after building deemed unsafe
- DPW: City still short 57 snow plow drivers, but that won't affect your streets getting cleared
- Children's Wisconsin: 2 children remain hospitalized after exposure to chemicals in school pool
- 'It's a pretty big deal in this neighborhood': The curious tradition of St. Nick's
- 'Everything is left behind': Waukesha condo residents in disbelief after evacuating their homes
- 175 threats, injuries to MKE parking officers since 2017; DPW aims to make job safer
- MFD building renamed to honor man who designed it, Wisconsin's first registered Black architect
- Culver's holds packed fundraiser for Waukesha dance team; 5 dancers in critical condition in ICU
- People from all 50 states have donated to help Waukesha and you can, too
- 'Parade became a nightmare': 5 dead, 48 injured after SUV barrels through Waukesha Christmas Parade
- 'Plowed into at least three people': Witness films as SUV hits band during Waukesha parade
- What's next for Kyle Rittenhouse? Plans to move away from the area and become a nurse
- Rittenhouse judge may reconsider allowing live coverage of future trials; media experts say that's concerning
- Kenosha police make 2 arrests outside courthouse during Rittenhouse trial
- Motion for mistrial with prejudice still on the table in Rittenhouse trial
- Milwaukee artist and teacher reaches millions with viral educational videos about world's lakes
- Doctors concerned about Wisconsin COVID-19 case increase
- Milwaukee third grader gets vaccine 9 months after President Biden reassured her about COVID
- Witnesses in Rittenhouse trial describe chaotic shooting scene filled with gunfire
- 'Best man for the job': Council members thrilled Jeffrey Norman is named permanent MPD chief
- Marquette expert: Presents will be harder to find, more expensive this holiday season
- Packers fans question team's future, ethics surrounding athletes' vaccine status
- More than 70 Milwaukee day cares close doors due to safety, health violations since 2019
- City housing inspector shot on the job; Common Council 'vehemently' denounces violent act
- Thanksgiving will cost you more this year; Tower Chicken says turkeys up $0.30/pound
- Snow plow truck driver shortage may lead to delays in clearing Milwaukee streets
- Pumpkin queen: Artist Dori Beck known for creative and long-lasting pumpkin carvings
- 'Let him come home': Father begs for help in search for 3-year-old Major Harris
- Amber Alert update: Suspect vehicle located, 3-year-old Major Harris still missing
- FDA panel recommends half-dose Moderna booster shots
- Civil rights lawsuit filed against Joseph Mensah, city of Wauwatosa, former PD chief
- Milwaukee opens new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Menomonee River Valley
- Author catalogues haunted history of Mukwonago
- 'A very violent night': 9 people shot within 2 hours Thursday in Milwaukee
- Federal agent shot while serving warrant in Racine is now recovering at home
- Wisconsin doctors: COVID-19 pill could be 'groundbreaking,' but not a vaccine substitute
- DHS: Boosters only eligible for people who got Pfizer vaccine, don't mix manufacturers
- UPS to hire 1,200 seasonal workers near MKE; biz leaders say labor shortage will extend through holidays
- Exploring Wisconsin's part of the 'Underground Railroad'
- Wisconsin vaccinators ready to get Pfizer boosters in arms
- Wisconsin DHS says vaccinators will be ready to administer Pfizer boosters following federal approval
- 1/3 Milwaukee Co. cases are in children; leaders encouraged by Pfizer data for kids 5-11
- Menomonee Falls couple operates cat figurine 'mewseum,' aiming to rescue cats of all kinds
- FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer boosters for people aged 65+, high risk people
- Who notifies MPS students that they should quarantine? Family's story highlights confusion within system
- 'We're doing everything we can': Restaurants offer incentives, cut hours amid dire labor shortage
- 'Wisconsin Restaurant Cookbook' hopes to support struggling Wisconsin restaurants
- Health commissioner applauds MPS vaccine mandate, explains decision not to reinstate mask order
- 'What are we waiting for?': Teachers' union urges Milwaukee to reinstate mask mandate
- Has Delta variant reached its peak? Wisconsin doctors say not yet
- Milwaukee Labor Day travelers see some packed flights, others with many empty seats
- Milwaukee County employees must get vaccinated or get religious, medical exemption
- Doctors concerned about 'mixing of viruses' amid increased cases of RSV and COVID-19
- Grafton parents rally for choice whether to wear masks; school board calls special meeting
- Kenosha Marine critically injured during attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
- Mayoral candidates emerge following Barrett's nomination for ambassador to Luxembourg
- 9 out 10 Wisconsin ICU beds are in use; doctors concerned as hospitalizations increase 'significantly'
- Looking for ways to help Afghan refugees? Resettlement agencies prepare for surge at Fort McCoy
- 'I had found so much healing from transforming my trauma into songs': Milwaukee veterans deal with war trauma in new album
- What to expect with third vaccine doses and why they're necessary