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
- Biden campaign roundtable discusses policy proposals, ‘turning point’ in America
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore: ‘We are seeing an opportunity’
- Evers calls on Legislature to pass bill on police use of force
- Lt. Gov. Barnes on protests: ‘Time for structural change is now’
- Evers administration says budget cuts to continue as pandemic hits state’s bottom line
- Absentee ballot request form proposal takes step forward as Pres. Trump continues criticism of voting by mail
- DWD Secretary answers questions on unemployment claims delays
- Florida governor: ‘Would be good for us to have the DNC’
- CNN no longer taking over Turner Hall for DNC coverage
- Grafton teacher finds creative ways to reach out to students from a distance
- Statewide approach for fighting COVID-19 still up in the air
- WI Supreme Court strikes down Evers administration’s Safer at Home extension
- DNC committee acts to allow changes for national convention
- Gov. Evers: Standalone, strip-mall based retail stores and drive-in theaters can reopen -- with restrictions
- State leaders consider path forward as Supreme Court considers Safer at Home
- Supreme Court hears oral arguments, considers Safer at Home lawsuit
- State approaching key testing benchmark
- Evers, GOP agree on spending cuts but state response remains contentious
- Unions' attempt to join legal battle over Safer at Home extension denied
- Large crowds protest Wisconsin's 'Safer at Home' order outside Madison Capitol
- Rally against Safer at Home order moving forward, despite permit denial
- Out-of-state groups influencing Wisconsin Safer at Home protests and rallies
- VP Pence visits Wisconsin amid criticism of COVID-19 response
- 'Badger Bounce Back' plan announced, outlines criteria for Wisconsin to reopen economy
- Gov. Evers extends safer at home order to May 26
- Gov. Evers signs COVID-19 relief bill into law
- Karofsky defeats Kelly in decisive victory
- Legislature set for Extraordinary Session on COVID-19 relief bill
- Officials discuss voter disenfranchisement, mail-in voting
- Looking ahead: What Sanders dropping out means for the race for the White House
- State leaders react to Wisconsin’s pandemic election
- Election to move forward, despite calls for delay
- Officials on spring election: 'We are not going to have a fair election'
- Evers one-on-one: Governor discusses state and federal response to COVID-19
- GOP raises concerns over guidance on voter ID ahead of spring election
- AG Kaul leads call for Pres. Trump to boost health care supply production
- Evers addresses concerns over evictions amid stay at home orders
- Evers on spring election: ‘Stay at home, vote by mail’
- State parties offer different approaches to expanded ballot access ahead of spring election
- Top Wisconsin official: Spring election faces many problems
- WEDC takes ‘first step’ in helping small businesses affected by COVID-19
- State leaders discuss potential legislation to address COVID-19 crisis
- State parties focus on social media, phone efforts ahead of spring election
- ‘Everything is on the table:’ Officials consider COVID-19 concerns for spring election
- What Gov. Evers’ declaration of a public health emergency means
- DNC bar time bill clears another hurdle
- State health industry leaders discuss impact of coronavirus
- Officials monitoring coronavirus, potential effects on spring elections
- Advice to investors worried about coronavirus: 'no reason to make any moves'
- Milwaukee city and county leaders advocate for sales tax referendum
- How moderate dropouts could affect primary race
- Evers signs bills into law dealing with mental health, suicide prevention
- UW-Madison scientists join global effort to study coronavirus
- Sanders tops democratic field, Trump in latest Marquette poll
- State lawmakers react to Molson Coors shooting
- Milwaukee leaders make case for more state help for violence prevention
- UW survey: Sanders leading Wisconsin primary race, Democrats beating Trump
- Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, Judge Jill Karofsky advance in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Previewing major spring primary races
- Time running out for bill to extend bar time for DNC
- Lawmakers consider bill to require Holocaust education in Wisconsin schools
- WI dairy farmers react to Joaquin Phoenix comments
- WEDC CEO: Foxconn contract renegotiations ‘up in the air’
- Lawmakers disagree over addressing carjacking, reckless driving issues
- 'I hope cooler heads prevail:' Iowa officials react to caucus debacle
- Candidates hope for breakout performance in Iowa caucuses
- Presidential candidates get boost from Wisconsin officials
- Presidential primary season kicks off with Iowa caucuses
- Wisconsin farmers react to USMCA signing
- CBS 58 Exclusive: One-on-one with VP Mike Pence
- Evers’ executive order establishes nonpartisan redistricting commission
- Republican lawmakers react to Gov. Evers' State of the State address
- Bill to extend bar close for DNC running out of time
- Officials announce DNC security ‘footprint’
- DNC Chair weighs in on Sanders-Warren dispute
- Web extra: One-on-one with Trump campaign
- What to expect at President Trump’s rally in Milwaukee
- 'The system’s overcrowded:' Bills aim to reduce prison population, reinvest in communities
- Experts warn of cyberattack capabilities from Iran
- “It’s a tough year:” Doctors, officials battle spike in flu cases in Wisconsin