Victor Jacobo, Capitol Reporter
Victor Jacobo is a bilingual statehouse and political reporter at CBS 58 and Telemundo Wisconsin. Victor joined the team in June of 2018 as a producer.
Victor is no stranger to Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin.
Prior to joining CBS 58, he was a producer at WISC in Madison where he spent two years as a producer.
Victor is a proud alum of Marquette University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast & Electronic Communication with a minor in Political Science. He is also an avid Marquette basketball fan.
Victor is originally from Chicago. When he’s not working, he enjoys running, cooking, reading and traveling. Victor enjoys everything Wisconsin has to offer, from its beautiful state parks to delicious restaurants.
Connect with Victor for story ideas through his email, vjacobo@cbs58.com or on Twitter @victorjacobo_.
Articles by Victor Jacobo
- Gov. Evers, Republicans aim to find common ground on school safety, mental health
- Kaul, Walker weigh in on solutions for school shootings
- Elected officials react to Waukesha school shooting
- Bill aims to make diaper-changing stations more accessible to dads
- Bloomberg’s plan to win nomination, Wisconsin and the presidency
- Excitement grows ahead of start of gun deer hunt season
- Survey: Thanksgiving dinner prices remain stable
- 'It was worth it:' Former senator reflects on Miller Park stadium tax vote
- Sen. Johnson questions Vindman's credibility
- Gov. Evers open to more special sessions on gun safety proposals
- Bills aim to strengthen elder abuse protections
- Democrat lawmaker criticizes ‘anemic’ year in state Legislature
- Wisconsin bill aims to prohibit people under 21 from vaping, smoking
- DNC leaders share update on convention progress
- Kenosha woman works to enact OWI law change after crash
- ‘Enthusiasm on the ground:’ 1 year away, Republicans and Democrats prepare for 2020 election
- Bill circling would allow people to buy lottery tickets with debit cards
- Bill allowing Milwaukee to utilize red light, speed enforcement cameras takes step forward
- Report: Sen. Johnson meeting with Ukrainian official highlights proximity to impeachment investigation
- 'It's a start:' Group rallies support for bill that would create guidelines on dyslexia, other learning disabilities
- Bill circulating in Wisconsin aims to expand legal definition of stalking
- Democratic lawmakers push for paid family leave to become law in Wisconsin
- Presidential debate sites announced, what it may mean for Wisconsin
- Experts discuss polling accuracy ahead of 2020 elections
- New poll shows Pres. Trump trailing Democratic front-runners in Wisconsin
- Sen. Johnson defends Pres. Trump, skeptical of FBI and CIA
- Black and Latino lawmakers hold roundtable discussion at State Capitol
- Officials mark one year until Real ID deadline
- Wisconsin university officials react to California law allowing student athlete compensation
- Senator Baldwin calls for action in wake of vaping-related lung injuries
- Vaccination events in Madison present both sides of argument
- Officials consider bill providing better access to police body cam footage
- Evers creates task force to study retirement savings
- Report finds funding strategy for Milwaukee's streetcar unusual compared to other cities
- Foxconn will build Briggo Coffee Hauses at its Mount Pleasant site
- Foxconn executive Louis Woo to step down
- Land in Beaver Dam ready for business development project
- Wisconsin officials discuss back-to-school emergency planning and preparedness
- Coach Chryst addresses Cephus' return
- Lawmakers in Madison work to make swatting a felony
- Evers, Wisconsin Democrats propose gun background check bill
- Governor Evers to Trump: End trade wars to save farmers
- Students can face fines for sexting in Pewaukee
- Democrats, Republicans invest early in Wisconsin for 2020 election success
- 'Red flag' law being considered in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin election officials discuss security at state and local levels
- Wisconsin lawmakers consider bill that could end UW System tuition freeze
- Financial institutions wary of helping businesses in hemp industry due to confusion over regulations
- Republican leaders call for road-funding veto override
- Why democratic candidates say they can win in Wisconsin and resurrect the ‘Blue Wall’ in 2020
- One-on-one with Senator Bernie Sanders
- Evers says Foxconn likely to miss jobs goal again
- Governor Evers ready to receive budget
- 2020 DNC committee officials begin planning
- Supporters in Waukesha celebrate President Trump's reelection announcement
- State lawmaker proposes red light cameras, speed traps to prevent reckless driving in Milwaukee
- Wisconsin leaders celebrate 100th anniversary of women's right to vote
- EPA wants stricter rules which could impact Foxconn
- New bill would partner pet stores with shelters to encourage adoptions
- Bill could legalize electric scooters before summer
- WEDC audit raises questions
- Local mother working to bring awareness to youth mental health
- Wisconsin State Senator pushing for trampoline park regulations
- Representative has transportation funding plan which doesn't call for gas tax
- LULAC celebrating 90th anniversary in Milwaukee
- Windshield blockers could soon be used for repeat parking offenders in Wisconsin
- Michael Leckrone retiring after 50 years as UW band director
- Forward Madison FC preparing to debut as Wisconsin's newest sports team
- Wisconsin taxpayers to benefit from New Berlin lottery win
- Bill introduced to ban conversion therapy in Wisconsin
- UW System buildings in need of repairs
- 2020 DNC expected to have statewide impact
- Republicans react to announcement of Milwaukee being selected for 2020 DNC
- Analysts weigh in on Foxconn's impact on Wisconsin
- Comparing DNC host cities: Milwaukee, Houston, and Miami
- Driverless shuttle coming to Madison in the fall
- Lawmakers react to Governor Tony Evers budget address
- DNC 2020 host city decision expected soon
- Former Governor Walker talks Foxconn in PBS interview
- Democrats want to wait on tax cut vote planned for Tuesday