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
- ‘A statement of the resilience of our democracy:’ Security remains tight on eve of inauguration
- As National Guard members are vetted ahead of inauguration, Wisconsin troops not alarmed of extra precaution
- Security tightened around Wisconsin state Capitol as threat of violence continues
- State legislators told be diligent in ‘evolving situation’ over threat to WI State Capitol
- USPS temporarily removing collection boxes around Wisconsin State Capitol ‘out of abundance of caution’
- No credible threats in Wisconsin but officials brace for potential violence ahead of Inauguration Day
- Wisconsin congressional delegation split along party lines on historic impeachment vote
- Feds call for expanded vaccine eligibility to speed up rollout, Wisconsin reviewing next steps
- While some Wisconsin lawmakers support impeachment, others push back against idea
- ‘Disgusting:’ State lawmakers react to storming of U.S. Capitol
- ‘This is banana republic crap:’ Wisconsin Congressional members condemn storming of U.S. Capitol
- Wisconsin Congressional GOP split over Electoral College objections
- Assembly fast-tracks GOP coronavirus bill, Evers signals at possible veto
- Assembly Democrats concerned about lack of mask requirement, virtual options for upcoming session
- Steil, Baldwin team up for bipartisan effort to get transparency on vaccine distribution from state, federal governments
- Gov. Evers reflects on 2020, looks ahead to challenges in 2021
- Gov. Evers to announce new DWD secretary in next ‘week or two,’ working on department reforms in 2021
- From restaurant owners to renters, covid relief brings much-needed lifeline
- ‘Too late’ and ‘too little': Why some say more needs to be done as coronavirus relief package set to pass
- Wisconsin Supreme Court questions capacity limits order
- Audit committee grills DWD leaders over handling of UI benefits, backlog expected to be erased by January
- ‘Light at the end of this long and dark tunnel’: Health care workers, leaders reflect on arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in Wisconsin
- UW Health receives first shipment of Covid-19 vaccine
- ‘Every day we delay, more lives are going to be lost’: Health leaders echo Evers’ call for WI to be priority for vaccine distribution
- Inside a COVID unit at University Hospital
- With Capitol Tree absent this year, Assembly Republicans put up tree of their own
- Senate GOP may not take up coronavirus legislation until new year, Democrats say ‘fate, health of our state is at stake’
- Legislative Republicans unveil proposals to address COVID-19 pandemic
- Amid patient challenges and calls for more locations, DHS says it is sticking with just one alternate care facility for now
- As Wisconsin sets record in COVID-19 deaths, Gov. Evers urges people to ‘seriously reconsider’ Thanksgiving plans
- AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness ‘exciting’ for UW Health doctors, staff working on clinical trials
- Wisconsin Recount: Day one of Dane County recount signals start of legal battle ahead
- Wisconsin Recount: Officials look forward to demonstrating ‘strengths’ of state’s elections systems
- Gov. Evers to declare new health emergency, extend mask mandate while powers, legislative efforts are in hands of conservatives
- Gov. Evers rolls out coronavirus legislation, Assembly GOP presents ideas, openness to negotiation
- Wisconsin Supreme Court considers mask mandate challenge
- Ahead of critical week for state response to coronavirus surge, Democrats say GOP ‘acting as if they’re pro-COVID’
- Staffing, PPE 'careening towards crisis status' for hospitals, nursing homes
- Wisconsin ‘in a crisis’ as COVID-19 surge continues
- Gov. Evers aims to unify divided state government to fight COVID-19 crisis
- State leaders react as Supreme Court considers Affordable Care Act
- In Madison, 2 corners of Capitol and 2 differing perspectives of election, future of the country
- Democrats, Republicans share reactions as Biden nears clinching presidency
- Report: WI Republicans 'falsely' asked PA voters to return ballots after Election Day
- A recount in Wisconsin likely would not change current Biden lead significantly
- State GOP fails to build veto-proof majority
- WI Elections Commission applauds preparedness for smooth Election Day
- Elections commission applauds preparations as state undergoes historic presidential contest
- Officials warn voter intimidation will not be tolerated at polls
- President Trump holds Green Bay rally marking third Wisconsin stop in past week
- Election officials urge voters with absentee ballots to not go through mail at this point
- Biden maintains steady lead over Trump 48-43, in final MU Law Poll
- Pres. Trump begins final sprint to Election Day with visit to West Salem, WI
- UW poll: Biden extends leads over Trump in Wisconsin, battleground states
- Dr. Birx: Wisconsin’s coronavirus trends are ‘deeply concerning’
- ‘Ignore the noise:’ Officials warn voters of efforts to sow doubt in election process
- Milwaukee, party leaders react to Wisconsin surpassing 1 million absentee, early votes cast so far
- 'Up to us to make this better:' State leaders call for mitigation efforts amid continued surge
- Judge puts Wisconsin capacity limit order back into effect
- Trump supporters express excitement ahead of President’s rally while Democrats, doctors share concerns amid coronavirus surge
- Wisconsin fight against coronavirus ‘going to get worse before it gets better’
- Wisconsin judge blocks Governor Evers' order limiting capacity
- VP Pence holds campaign stop in Waukesha, talks one-on-one with CBS 58
- Ahead of VP Pence visit, Biden campaign criticizes Trump administration coronavirus response
- Judge gives Gov. Evers victory on mask mandate as legal, political battle over coronavirus response continues
- Democrats roll out ad buy aimed at Latinos in Wisconsin ahead of Trump campaign stops
- Concern over spread of coronavirus ahead of Pence, Trump events
- Campaigns, experts weigh in on future of debates
- MU Poll: Biden maintains lead over Pres. Trump in final month of campaign, 45-41
- Gov. Evers issues new order limiting public gatherings to no more than 25% capacity
- Political division over mask mandate persists, despite surge in COVID-19 cases
- How Pres. Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis affects campaign
- Evers: State ‘can’t afford’ to act like business as usual as COVID-19 surge continues
- WI Democrats, Republicans react to Pres. Trump not condemning White supremacists during debate
- ‘We are in a crisis right now:’ State health leaders concerned over coronavirus surge
- Jill Biden attends 'Get Out The Vote' events in Madison and Waukesha County
- SCOTUS battle energizes already heated election season
- Less than 1 percent of calls to DWD were answered between March and June, audit reports
- Evers urges college students to skip on parties, bars and calls on GOP to set example with masks
- Pompeo delivers speech at state Capitol, warns of Chinese influence in domestic issues