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
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- Health commissioner applauds MPS vaccine mandate, explains decision not to reinstate mask order
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- 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
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- Mayoral candidates emerge following Barrett's nomination for ambassador to Luxembourg
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- 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
- Will Milwaukee be required to mask up again? Some council members want mandate reinstated
- 'They're scared to death': WI retired Army colonel who served in Afghanistan worries about friends overseas
- Business leaders: Council pressuring Milwaukee health commissioner to pass mask mandate
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- NWS: 70-75 mph straight-line winds to blame for Fond du Lac County storm damage
- 'I don't believe this': Trees down, homes damaged in Ripon following strong winds and rain
- 'We cannot do this again': Health commissioner pleads for people to get vaccinated amid Delta variant concerns
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- Caledonia PD chief: Officer did not plant evidence, viral traffic stop video 'taken out of context'
- Milwaukee expects big crowds at summer festivals following Bucks NBA Championship win
- Fan who touched trophy on Giannis' Instagram Live vows not to wash his hand
- Bucks owners say NBA Championship was the goal 'from the first minute of the first day'
- Thousands head to Deer District to watch Game 6; capacity set at 65K
- Deer District watch party area expands, allowing up to 65K fans for Game 6
- Fighting fires is a family affair at City of Delavan Fire Department
- After the Finals put Milwaukee on the map, do we have a shot at hosting the NBA All-Star Game?
- Witnesses in disbelief over gas station shootings: 'Things like this just don't happen in Franksville'
- A vision and a tough battle brought Fiserv Forum to Milwaukee -- now, it's hosting the NBA Finals
- Fireworks on the Plaza: Fans hope Bucks will tie up the series after historic Game 3 win
- 'Great exposure for Milwaukee': Bucks prepare for first home game of NBA Finals
- 9,000 fans pack Fiserv Forum for sold-out indoor watch party during Game 2
- Downtown businesses prepare for huge crowds during NBA Finals amid workforce shortage
- Community rallies around young boy in need of donor heart
- 'He definitely had a gift': Well-known Milwaukee barber shot and killed outside his barbershop
- Ticket sales wane following Giannis' injury; fans hope Middleton and Holiday can carry the team
- Some Milwaukee neighborhoods have 20% vaccine rates; country to miss Biden's 70% July 4th goal
- More than 100 people sign up to become Milwaukee vaccine ambassadors, combat misinformation
- 'Perfect Wisconsin sports day': Fans go to Brewers game, then head to the Deer District for Game 2
- Wisconsin State Fair 2021: New hours, cashless options, no masks required
- Bucks respond after ESPN host calls Milwaukee a 'terrible city'
- Bucks fans welcome team home after 'nail-biter' Game 7 win
- 'Instead of one bottle, buy two': Local stores and restaurants see delays on imported wine, liquor
- 1 dead, 5 seriously hurt following crash involving stolen vehicle in Milwaukee
- 'Biggest fire I've ever seen': Wisconsin firefighters help battle Rockton chemical fire
- Milwaukee area teachers oppose GOP bills to restrict racial, sexual discussions in class
- Are your kids heading to summer camp or school? County leaders urge masking
- Pfizer tests vaccine in kids under 12; parents split on whether they will vaccinate their children
- Partial wall collapse at West Allis day care caused by 'accumulating' water damage
- Exploring Milwaukee's beer history with beer historian John Harry
- Want a free Summerfest ticket? Get vaccinated on the festival grounds this weekend
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- Milwaukee Health Department hosts vaccine clinics with 'creative approaches'
- 'COVID-19 turned our lives upside down': Milwaukee's mayor reflects on historic year
- 'Good day in Milwaukee': City lifts mask mandate, but some businesses will still require them
- 'Good to see the city back': Fans pack Deer District to watch Game 4; local artists chalk plaza
- End of an era: Wisconsin Center vaccine site closes, city to aggressively target neighborhoods
- Why was Milwaukee's mask mandate rescinded? Council grills health department, mayor's office
- Two of Milwaukee's largest vaccine clinics to close; focus shifts to smaller, mobile sites
- 'We've seen amazing things happen': Remembering 3 years since fire devastated church downtown Milwaukee
- Hundreds of teens vaccinated at clinic at Wauwatosa City Hall
- Wauwatosa mayor proposes financial incentive for people who are fully vaccinated
- Judge: Alfonso Morales will be MPD chief in 45 days unless settlement is reached
- Southeastern Wisconsin cities scrap mask mandates, citing CDC guidance for vaccinated people
- As weather warms up, motorcycles ask drivers to be aware of their return to the road
- 'We've seen amazing things happen': Remembering 3 years since fire devastated church downtown Milwaukee
- Here's where you can get your children aged 12-15 vaccinated
- 'Change the world': Carroll University holds in-person commencement; Pardeep Kaleka gives keynote speech
- Milwaukee offers incentives to restaurant, hotel, hospitality workers who get vaccinated
- Waukesha School Board votes to end COVID-19 quarantine of students and staff, county issues guidelines
- Milwaukee pharmacies prepare for children 12+ to be eligible for Pfizer vaccine
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