Stephanie Rodriguez, Reporter

Stephanie Rodriguez is a reporter for CBS 58 and Telemundo Wisconsin. She joined WDJT in October of 2022.
Born in Puerto Rico, she is fluent in Spanish. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs before moving to Normal, Illinois, for college. During her time at Illinois State University, Rodriguez was a reporter, anchor and producer for the student-run television station and a news editor for the university's student-run newspaper. As a student reporter, Rodriguez won a national scholarship from the Radio Television Digital News Association, being named the 2017 Carole Simpson Scholar.
Her first reporting job was at the NBC/ABC affiliate in Peoria, Illinois. During her time in Central Illinois, Rodriguez was part of the team that covered a student bus crash that led to an Edward R. Murrow Award in social media for Heart of Illinois ABC.
She comes to Milwaukee from Western Wisconsin, having spent two years as a morning anchor for WQOW News 18 in Eau Claire.
While in the Chippewa Valley, she fell in love with the Badger State and all of the nature it has to offer.
Rodriguez loves to ride her bike on state trails and spends most days watching movies, enjoying the company of her cat and enjoying time with friends and family.
If you have a story idea you would like to share with Stephanie Rodriguez, you can email her at [email protected] You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter at @StephRodNews.
Articles by Stephanie Rodriguez
- Longest-running home and garden show kicks off at Wisconsin State Fair Park
- 'Wisconsin Journey': Latest MPM exhibition gallery reveal focuses on Badger State
- Wisconsin's largest distillery receives national recognition
- MobCraft brewery celebrates sour beer with annual event
- 15-year-old boy killed, 5 women hurt in Milwaukee mass shooting
- Milwaukee County Parks system recruiting lifeguards to open more pools this summer
- Historical costumer Jessica Michna brings Women's history to life
- Trinity Irish Dance celebrates St. Patrick's Day, 40 years of dancing
- New bar celebrates Japanese culture with unique drink offerings
- Marquette fans prep for NCAA tournament with new spirit wear
- Parking meter changes upheld, revisions could be made
- Who inspires you? Local women share their inspirations for International Women's Day
- Evers proposes $12M upgrade to State Fair Park cream puff pavilion
- Hair stylist, painter highlights addition through his art
- 'Drop your guns, pick up our gloves': Boxing club uses movie premiere to share mission
- 'We need additional hands': State crime labs, attorney general push for more positions
- Residents encouraged to review their case as extra FoodShare benefits end
- Cars stuck in Bayshore parking garage to be moved this week
- Work continues to remove debris from Bayshore parking garage
- Conservative ex-Justice Dan Kelly advances in Supreme Court primary
- Milwaukee artist plans children's book before retiring
- 'Grateful and excited': Pediatric patients going to Brewers spring training
- Bay View salon alerts public about Cash App scam using its name
- Lake Mills Fire Department Chief Todd Yandre passes away unexpectedly
- MPD detective shot 4 times calls on community to support Jerving family
- Milwaukee flower shop continues to grow, give back
- 'I thought we were done with it': Residents react to Thursday snow shower
- Local activist has car broken into ahead of push to curb teen violence
- Northwestern Mutual to relocate thousands of jobs, invest $500M into downtown campus
- Milwaukee remembers Cindy Williams, impact of 'Laverne & Shirley'
- Nothing scarier than the truth: Why people can't get enough of true crime
- Racine students to put on Frozen Jr. musical with help of digital backdrops
- Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week: How to reduce salt pollution
- New program aims to increase food security for expectant mothers in Wisconsin
- Advocates react to violent weekend, discuss how we can reduce youth crime
- From father to son: How one Milwaukee boxer is trying to win big for his family, his city
- Medical professionals discuss abortion ban, impact on patients with HHS secretary
- Lakefront Brewery ditches glass bottles, switches exclusively to cans
- From cakes to candles: how one local baker is using her skills to make dessert-inspired scents
- Parental rights resolution that outlines student gender identity passes in Waukesha
- Gas or electric? Possible ban on gas stoves sparks discussion
- Milwaukee Public Museum responds to questions about fate of current exhibits
- Historic moment for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with swearing-in of Sheriff Ball
- Wauwatosa Public Library no longer collecting overdue fines
- Why CPR is critical when it comes to cardiac arrest
- Local food distribution aims to help feed the community during last week of 2022
- JJ Watt's hometown of Pewaukee reacts to retirement announcement
- Kwanzaa kicks off in Milwaukee with celebration of African roots, 7 principles of the holiday
- Jewish community commemorates the last day of Hanukkah
- Salvation Army serves thousands of meals during the 33rd annual Christmas Day Family Feast
- More options than ever before: What's behind the growing popularity of Christmas movies?
- Travel woes lighter than expected for some holiday flyers
- Holiday travel impacted by winter weather
- Health professionals say Ascension puts 'profits over people' after cut to St. Francis Hospital
- Judge disappointed in city, property owners as Northridge Mall demolition is still in limbo
- To the rescue: Firefighters rescue dogs from plane crash
- Inspired to give back: How some community members are stepping up this holiday season
- Bingo is back: What to expect as the old favorite returns to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
- FBI offers $10K reward for information leading to arrest of serial Culver's robber
- Following murder of Milwaukee mail carrier, safety concerns grow for postal workers
- Historic Schuster Mansion Bed & Breakfast up for auction as innkeepers retire
- Wet, heavy snowfall makes for sloppy roadways across SE Wisconsin
- Attorney in 'Slender Man' stabbing case breaks down cases involving children tried as adults
- Middle schoolers learn about STEM in effort to bring more women into field
- Family of 4-year-old killed in house fire say their final goodbye
- Memorial float will honor Waukesha Christmas parade victims, survivors in this year's parade
- Despite contract agreement, ATU continues pushing for better protection on county buses
- Fans hopeful Team USA can win next World Cup round after draw with England
- Local restaurant offers traditional Thanksgiving meal for those dining out this holiday
- Hometown organizations help those in need with Thanksgiving essentials
- Milwaukee mother says 4-year-old son who died in house fire was 'always happy'
- 3 dogs rescued from plane find forever homes with first responders who saved them
- Milwaukee Transit Union members prepared to strike if concerns aren't addressed
- Plane carrying 53 dogs, 3 people crashes in Waukesha County; learn how you can help
- Milwaukee designates first LGBTQ+ historical landmark in Third Ward
- Lung Cancer Awareness: How a blood donation led to an unexpected diagnosis
- Political analyst expects voter turnout numbers will set new record
- Milwaukee alderman continues to urge public safety as a bullet hit his home
- In final push, Mandela Barnes says he's an underdog whose campaign has outworked Sen. Ron Johnson's
- Camp Wandawega: A Wisconsin gem with a past stranger than fiction