Shirley Descorbeth, Reporter
Shirley Descorbeth joined the CBS 58 news team in July 2018. A Chicagoan, she is thrilled to be near her hometown, covering the city of Milwaukee and its surrounding areas.
Previously, she spent three years chasing news in communities of Iowa, Illinois, and Southwestern Wisconsin. While there, her talents took her to the continent of Africa, to cover a series of stories in the country of Algeria. She also reported on numerous presidential campaign rallies and the devastating Iowa floods of 2016.
Before taking the leap of faith into television news, Shirley had a successful career in digital marketing, managing campaigns at the Chicago Sun-Times.
She received a master's degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield. For undergrad, she graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelors of science degree in Broadcast Journalism.
A lover of all things international, she grew up with an understanding of Spanish and Haitian-Creole.
Articles by Shirley Descorbeth
- Fingerprint technology identifies 1988 John Doe murder victim as conman
- Innocent bystander shot inside north side convenience store
- Girl Scouts get real world firefighter training with CampHERO
- Dangerous swim conditions at area beaches
- Authorities to patrol Wisconsin waters for impaired boating
- Annual Peaceful Picnic provides July 4 lunch for homeless or at-risk families in Milwaukee
- MPD to write citations for setting off fireworks
- Early birds prepare for Milwaukee lakefront fireworks
- Widow of truck driver killed in fiery Racine County crash files lawsuit
- Spike in violence, deadly 24-hours in Milwaukee
- State budget battle, Wisconsin Assembly to vote Tuesday
- Running Rebels youth group volunteer at future shelter site
- Dozens of leads, search continues for suspect who killed Racine Officer John Hetland
- Boat adrift, man steals 40-foot sailboat in Sheboygan
- 'A slap on the wrist': Two women push for tougher OWI laws in Wisconsin after tragic accidents
- Veterans enjoy special ride in restored WWII planes
- Rep. Gwen Moore hears out constituents during listening session
- Plaque honors fallen MPD Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
- New study: Milwaukee's Hispanic population growing, but equity gap continues
- UPDATE: Police asking for help in identifying suspect in Miramar Theatre shooting
- Community fundraiser held for family of fallen MPD Officer Matthew Rittner
- 'A huge loss': Milwaukee's Jewish community mourning philanthropist
- Memorial Day weekend, Southeast Wisconsin honors the fallen
- Millions expected to travel Memorial Day weekend
- MPD & Sojourner extend partnership to help domestic violence victims
- Parking problems, multiple cars towed on Milwaukee's east side
- Teen awarded for saving man's life
- Tattoo equipment stolen, burglary at Bay View tattoo shop
- 'Never forget': Hundreds of Milwaukee officers converge on Washington D.C. to honor the fallen
- 'He had a big heart': Fundraiser to help Racine mother after death of son
- 'Never be forgotten': Fallen officers honored during Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
- 'Shook the house': Fiery Waukegan explosion felt miles away in Wisconsin
- Bill would eliminate Wisconsin's personal conviction waiver for vaccines
- 'Nothing can keep us down': Local Jewish community reacts to California synagogue shooting
- Laughter & tears at Celebration of Life for restaurant owner Joe Bartolotta
- Hamilton High School leaders, including principal placed on leave
- MVP mural in Walker's Point features Giannis Antetokounmpo & Christian Yelich
- Teen charged in deadly crash appears in court
- UPDATE: 14-year-old boy arrested for shooting three other teens now charged
- UPDATE: Two aldermen send letter to Milwaukee County DA asking to consider charges in lead crisis
- Large crowd for 'Stop the Violence' rally after Milwaukee girl shot
- City of Milwaukee wants Northridge Mall torn down
- Milwaukee man sentenced to jail for attacking George Webb restaurant employee
- Brewers fan who found kidney donor through viral post throws 1st pitch
- Thousands cross finish line at Milwaukee Marathon
- 'A huge loss:' Waukesha community mourns death of three-sport student athlete
- Multiple agencies assist Bayside apartment fire victims
- UPDATE: Greenfield Police arrest 21-year-old driver following car chase
- Drug take back event held on Milwaukee's west side
- 'A bad precedent': Wisconsin's lame-duck battle
- 'When is it gonna stop?': People in Milwaukee's south side worried about crime
- Mayor Tom Barrett previews State of the City Address
- St. Patrick's Day Parade, numerous events create congestion in downtown Milwaukee
- MCTS seeks feedback through open houses
- "Totally unacceptable:" Public Works Committee discusses snow removal & potholes
- Police warn of phone scam using Milwaukee priest's name
- Hundreds turnout for fallen officer fundraiser by SURG Restaurant Group
- Milwaukee extends winter parking regulations until March 15
- UPDATE: 'It's just not fair': Wellspring of Milwaukee nursing home closes suddenly, employee threatens facility
- Carthage College computer science professor earns Academy Award for contributions through special effects
- Big turnout for fundraiser of fallen Officer Matthew Rittner's family
- UPDATE: Racine teen recovering after water rescue at North Pier
- "He was a wonderful man:" Bryan Rodriguez, DPW worker laid to rest
- Star high school basketball player Jalen Johnson taunted at game, student suspended
- Fuel Cafè switches to solar energy
- Restaurant server sends special note to local officers in wake of Milwaukee officer's death
- Thaw from freezing temps causes bursting pipes throughout southeast Wisconsin
- Crews battle Menomonee Falls house fire in freezing temps
- Milwaukee first responders see increase in calls due to bitterly cold weather
- Sunday Morning Spotlight: Wings of Rescue
- Milwaukee furloughed federal worker reacts to end of shutdown
- Working through the bitter cold in Southeast Wisconsin
- Man sentenced in Wauwautosa home invasion and robbery
- Wisconsin lawmakers Steil and Moore react to government shutdown
- Milwaukee County digging out from first major snowstorm
- UPDATE: Baby born on freeway ramp in Kenosha County now back home
- No Hip-Hop music allowed? Kenosha bar might lose cabaret license
- UPDATE: New video shows roof demolition from inside Bradley Center
- UPDATE: 43-year-old Franklin man arrested after human remains found in East Troy burn pit
- UPDATE: 62-year-old South Milwaukee woman dead after being stabbed multiple times