Victor Jacobo, 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

• County leaders remind public of resources, efforts as overdose deaths continue during pandemic
• From front lawns to family farms, drought conditions continue to impact southeastern Wisconsin
• Sherman Phoenix grand reopening aims to help community rise up from challenges of COVID-19 pandemic
• 'Keep the movement alive:' March with Pride for Black Lives Matter event aims to show solidarity between LGBTQ, Black communities
• Former Wisconsin pharmacist who tampered with COVID vaccines sentenced to 3 years in federal prison
• Milwaukee woman accused of setting husband on fire as he slept
• Franklin woman accused of using eyedrops to kill Pewaukee woman, stealing thousands from victim
• Democrat Senate candidates take aim at Ron Johnson, 2022 race during state convention
• 'Feels amazing:' Bucks fans revel in first watch party since COVID-19 restrictions lifted
• 'It's a public health emergency:' MPD, community groups ramp up efforts to address reckless driving in Milwaukee
• Business community urges state to act on workforce shortage during roundtable
• Wisconsin reaches lowest level of COVID-19 hospitalizations since April 2020
• City leaders push for youth summer employment to help address pandemic effects, worker shortages
• Summer’s unofficial kickoff bringing relief, much-needed economic boost for businesses
• Bucks postseason run brings much-needed economic boost to downtown businesses
• Labor Secretary Marty Walsh promotes Pres. Biden’s American Jobs Plan as agenda battles GOP criticism
• Milwaukee woman’s home sale listing gets involved in rental scam: how to protect yourself
• Wisconsin has lost a quarter of its child care centers since the start of the pandemic
• Work search requirements for unemployment insurance are back in place: what you need to know
• Arnitta Holliman to lead Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention as city’s violence outpaces 2020
• Milwaukee rapper found dead in burning car, now ruled a homicide
• Milwaukee leaders call for community-wide effort in addressing gun violence following deadly weekend
• Milwaukee area places of worship consider what new CDC guidance means for them
• Milwaukee to ease COVID restrictions beginning June 15
• Judge gives Racine County 120 days to submit new residency plan for 2 sex offenders
• Assembly Republicans delay veto override attempts, bill on requiring national anthem passes
• Milwaukee area moms celebrate, reflect on second pandemic Mother’s Day
• Protesters call for inclusion of drivers’ licenses, in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants in state budget
• ‘I was so happy:’ MPS fifth-grader shares experience of speaking at roundtable with VP Kamala Harris
• VP Harris’ Milwaukee visit draws mixed reaction
• More than 300 gunshots ring out at Midtown Center in Milwaukee; 2 injured
• ‘A loss like this is devastating:’ Oneida Nation, witnesses react to shooting at casino complex that left three dead
• Wisconsin State Fair returns for 2021 -- dates set for Aug. 5-15 🎡
• Evers signs bipartisan bill to allow worker’s compensation benefits for PTSD for public safety officers
• Jacob Blake's uncle, 2 others arrested after sit-in protest in Kenosha
• Racine County activists, community leaders call for Biden, Congress to address immigration reform
• Future of ambulance service in Milwaukee up in the air as Paratech set to depart
• Somers House Tavern shooting follows trend of community violence, mass shootings
• Man accused in deadly shooting at Somers House Tavern held on $4M bond
• ‘We were told to duck and everyone started running:’ Witnesses describe chaotic shooting scene at Somers House Tavern
• At least 160 MPS bus routes canceled on first day back for in-person instruction
• 'Welcome back!' MPS reopens for in-person learning Wednesday, some students remain virtual
• City of Milwaukee not changing public health order, keeping focus on vaccination effort
• Upward trend in COVID-19 cases a ‘concern’ for state, community health leaders as neighboring states struggle
• Covid cases, hospitalizations continue to rise in Milwaukee, sparking consideration of tighter restrictions
• Roll out the brats, buns and beer! Tailgating for Brewers' home games is back
• Return of bar-to-ballpark shuttle services brews excitement for fans, businesses
• State Supreme Court's mask mandate decision leaves patchwork of policies across local governments, businesses
• GOP lawmakers unveil priorities for American Rescue Plan funds
• Evers rolls out plan to invest American Rescue Plan funds; vetoes bill allowing Legislative control of aid
• A more familiar Palm Sunday: Church-goers reflect on pandemic’s impact on in-person services and return to sense of normalcy
• Supervisors reject amendment to allow gun show to continue at Milwaukee County Sports Complex
• Brewers unveil new additions to American Family Field
• MPS school board to vote on in-person schooling plan
• Gov. Evers tours UW-Milwaukee COVID vaccine site, signs bill allowing dentists to administer shots
• Milwaukee walk-in vaccine clinics set to launch in effort to address racial disparities in vaccine access
• Roundy's warehouse shooting suspect identified as employee of more than 20 years
• Moderna expands vaccine trials to young kids
• FEMA begins support of Milwaukee vaccination effort at Wisconsin Center
• ‘You don’t expect a shootout in your front lawn:’ Investigation continues after police shoot armed suspect in Cudahy
• 'It is beyond racist': Wisconsin leaders respond to Ron Johnson's comments on Capitol Riot
• Wisconsinites 16+ with certain medical conditions eligible for COVID vaccine March 29
• Some National Guard sites shut down across Wisconsin as COVID-19 testing demand decreasing
• Milwaukee DPW: Requests for pothole fixes down from previous years
• Police: Woman who got kicked out of Mt. Pleasant bar drove car into crowd; 1 seriously injured
• Milwaukee partnership with Children’s Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin helping ramp up vaccination efforts for educators
• Brewers approved to host 25% capacity at American Family Field to open regular season, no tailgating allowed
• Wisconsin Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market stores to get vaccine boost from federal program
• Wauwatosa, Racine school districts ramp up in-person instruction
• Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccination registry set to launch
• March marks steps forward for Wisconsin’s vaccination efforts
• Divine Savior Holy Angels students stage walkout after video surfaces of white students using racial slur
• Hayat Pharmacy finding success with walk-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccine
• Racine schools prepare for return to in-person classes, some health concerns remain among educators
• Rittenhouse-affiliated social media raising legal questions ahead of jury trial
• 2 shocking crashes lead to calls for safer driving on Milwaukee’s roads
• Texas residents with ties to Milwaukee share stories of challenges and resiliency during energy crisis
• Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry is running for U.S. Senate
• Stage set for critical town hall event aiming to kick off Biden policy agenda push
• Preparations, excitement ramp up ahead of Pres. Biden Milwaukee visit