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
- Inside Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum
- Crash involving sheriff's squad closes lanes on I-94 eastbound at Waukesha-Milwaukee County line
- Milwaukee mom learns about son's death on internet
- Flu hospitalization increase, health experts recommend vaccinations
- City of Milwaukee prepares for weekend winter storm
- Businesses looking forward to more snow this weekend
- Waukesha County Courthouse, Administration Building closes due to bomb threat, suspect in custody
- 'A new life:' Wife finds new kidney for husband through extensive digital and billboard campaign
- From 'pop-up' to permanent; Mayfair Mall business sells only locally made items
- Customers fill stores for last-minute holiday shopping
- 'A tragedy:' Waukesha man sentenced to three years probation for deadly bicycle crash
- Suspect who allegedly hurt officers, led them on chase, appears in court
- Steep rent increase puts Racine's Toys For Tots non-profit in jeopardy
- Voters hold rally protesting purged registrations
- Original Black Panthers protest hotel policy, call it discriminatory
- Elderly man struck by car, critically hurt
- Jewish Community Center pantry fulfills vital need in Milwaukee community
- Daylight shows damage to Grafton home after devastating fire
- Unique shop helps local vendors sell products, collect donations for families of gun violence victims
- Bucks prepare Thanksgiving meal for Milwaukee firefighters
- 'Pretty amazing:' Greendale couple gets engaged on Bucks' Kiss Cam
- "Our guardian angel:" Emma Mertens laid to rest
- Leaders gather for first of three summits hosted by Milwaukee 2020 Host Comittee
- Smashed vehicles found after shots fired call near 2nd and Lloyd
- Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sues Cedarburg contractor
- Milwaukee's True Skool exemplifies success in creative after school activities
- Vigil held for man killed near 44th and Center, son of Milwaukee community activist
- Milwaukee’s hometown airline, Midwest Express is getting ready for takeoff
- 'It's not fair:' 16-year-old girl in coma after being hit by car
- Officials: Man stole used cooking oil from Waukesha County restaurants for money
- Interacting with the differently abled: Madison's Matt Glowacki shares life experiences for the benefit of others
- The Hop celebrates 1 year of service
- 'End this insane driving:' City leaders ask state for help on reckless driving
- Community activist facing new charges related to Sherman Park unrest
- Suspected Riverwest robber calls victim, tries to sell items back
- Suicide prevention posters spark controversy at Hartford Union High School
- Stone Bank Fire Department to close after more than 100 years
- 'I am a survivor:' Benefit for Racine Police Officer battling cancer
- Local leaders calling on Gov. Evers and Legislature to take action on gun violence
- Fire that killed 3 in Wisconsin group home likely caused by cigarette
- MPS asks for community input during listening sessions
- 'I lost my sister to a cigarette:' Young mother killed in crossfire while driving in Milwaukee
- Petition against new Third Ward store, Dollar General 'DGX'
- Inside the new home for ballet in Milwaukee
- Woman seeks kidney donor for husband with billboard campaign
- Racine Unified School District starts year with new buses and upgrade in technology
- Yorkville business may be forced to close due to lack of ADA-compliant restroom
- 'I need it for my son': Van stolen from young mother on Milwaukee's northwest side
- Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for death of 13-year-old Sandra Parks
- 'Rams right into them:' Mother and son hit by truck on Milwaukee's south side
- Family of 93-year old WWII veteran uncovers chest full of collected memories
- UPDATE: Menomonee Falls fire department problems mounting
- Bay View community remembers beloved longtime barber, José Ortiz
- Pewaukee police equipped with critical care packs for mass casualty situations
- Community moving forward, three years after unrest in Sherman Park neighborhood
- Seven years later, Sikh community continues to heal after mass shooting
- Wisconsin farmers in crisis; mental health funding delayed
- Large crowds expected in Kenosha for Tall Ships Festival
- Strength in times of tragedy: Inside the Milwaukee Police honor guard unit
- 'Take It EZ Milwaukee': New campaign to reduce reckless driving
- HUD Secretary Ben Carson announces foster care initiative in Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Police: 5-year-old shot in the leg during apparent road rage incident
- Man carjacked at gunpoint in Brewer's Hill neighborhood
- Walk held to honor fallen Milwaukee city employees
- 'Too hot': Mykonos Family Restaurant closes because thieves steal AC unit
- 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