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

• Waukesha Strong: City's Independence Day parade marks return of classic tradition, step forward in healing from tragedy
• 2nd annual 414 Trust Kickball Tournament aims to strengthen law enforcement-community relations
• 'He's a hero': We Energies worker's quick actions save woman's life
• How the SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade affects Wisconsin
• Grants boost women, minority-owned businesses at Summerfest
• MU Law Poll: Michels leads GOP governor's race, Barnes remains ahead in Senate contest
• COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 in Wisconsin to start in coming days following CDC approval
• Lawyers for Darrell Brooks say he can't get a fair trial in Waukesha County, want venue change
• Search efforts continue for 3rd day for missing persons swept away in drainage tunnel
• 'Serious challenges to resolve:' MPD Community Report highlights troubling trends, key strategies
• How a 'Stop the Bleed' course can help save a life during a mass shooting, other emergencies
• Don Smiley to step down as Summerfest chief at end of 2023
• Milwaukee PrideFest returns after 2-year COVID hiatus
• No charges filed against Joseph Mensah in killing of Jay Anderson Jr.
• Waukesha Memorial Day Parade to return with enhanced security measures
• 'Need to figure out a way where we all win:' City leaders try to salvage plan to host 2024 RNC
• Milwaukee's RNC contract at risk after Common Council committee asks for more funds to benefit city
• Groups call on Milwaukee to reject RNC, mayor says hosting convention is 'business decision'
• 'This job is so much more than dance': Inside the 414 Crew
• Professional soccer, new concert venue coming to Milwaukee as part of new Iron District MKE development
• ‘What did I do?': Pregnant woman who was pushed reacts to incident
• Clifton Blackwell sentenced to 10 years in prison for Milwaukee hate crime acid attack
• Bucks, MPD ramp up security for Game 6 of Eastern Conference Semifinals
• Charges filed against former boyfriend in homicide of Emily Rogers
• Mother of 13 uses passion for flowers, crafting to share love for Mother's Day
• A look at abortion by the numbers in Wisconsin, US
• Wisconsin receives nearly $6M to help public health orgs, AmeriCorps recruitment
• Clifton Blackwell found guilty of hate crime in acid attack of Latino man
• Jury begins deliberations in hate crime acid attack trial of Clifton Blackwell
• Villalaz, Blackwell share testimony during intense 2nd day of hate crime trial
• Jury selected, testimony shared in first day of acid attack hate crime trial
• Parents concerned after Whitman Middle School staff member has 'odd' conversation with students about sex
• Activist fights defamation lawsuit filed by Mount Pleasant village attorney
• 'It has all those questions that people love about a mystery': Podcast 'Run, Bambi, Run' reignites interest in Bembenek saga
• José Pérez elected president of Milwaukee Common Council
• Jury trial delayed for man charged in acid attack hate crime
• 'It just adds up:' Ahead of busy weekend of gatherings, grocery shoppers reflect on inflation
• Several students sick following Waukesha North High School prom
• Brooklyn shooting investigation: Frank James bought fireworks in Caledonia, apparent Milwaukee residence searched
• Bucks-Bulls playoff series could boost Milwaukee's economy
• Waukesha Common Council approves $800,000 purchase of barrier system for parades, events
• Leaders, historians reflect on Cavalier Johnson's historic victory as Milwaukee's first elected Black mayor
• Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson's brother charged in January shooting
• Report: Top European soccer teams Bayern Munich, Manchester City to play at Lambeau Field
• Activists want US Attorney General to investigate Milwaukee Health Department lead program
• Wisconsin state officials, organizations wait for guidance for Ukrainian refugees
• Milwaukee DA: No charges in Health Department lead program investigation
• #NationalPuppyDay highlights trends in pandemic puppy parenting
• MCTS to hold virtual job fair Tuesday, March 22
• 'You could have heard a pin drop:' Wisconsin congressional members react to Pres. Zelenskyy's speech
• Milwaukee leaders react to Census undercount of minority populations
• Latino-owned restaurants put their own spin on Wisconsin fish fry tradition
• 'It's a crisis': Judge David Borowski shares concern over rising crime in Milwaukee
• Eviction filings in Milwaukee are above pre-pandemic levels and it's not clear when the surge will end
• State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez nearly shot in drive-by shooting
• Bucks to honor local organizations during Noche Latina
• Flowers at Shorewood shop highlight unity, support within Ukrainian community
• Attorneys for 'Making a Murderer' subject Steven Avery call on Evers to commute Brendan Dassey sentence
• Bars and restaurants concerned about MLB lockout implications
• More than a dozen UWM students taken to area hospitals after exposure to carbon monoxide at residence hall
• Program educates youth on Afro-Latino traditions of drum and dance
• Drunk driver who killed 3 sentenced to 21 years in prison
• Results in Wauwatosa's District 3 race stand after unopened absentee ballots counted
• Sanctions on Russia set to impact gas prices in Wisconsin
• Bucks, Milwaukee pursue hosting NBA All-Star Game
• Lapham Peak's manmade snow gives insight to Beijing Olympic competition
• Protest outside Milwaukee County GOP event highlights fight over ballot boxes
• Johnson, Donovan look ahead to April election following top-two finish in mayoral primary
• Michael Gableman withdraws subpoenas sent to Voces de la Frontera Action
• 'Caught us completely by surprise:' Impact of surge of eviction filings felt by tenants, court officials
• Surge of eviction filings by Berrada Properties overwhelms court system
• COVID-19 survivor, double-lung transplant recipient part of campaign to boost vaccine rates
• Judge allows Voces de la Frontera Action to join lawsuit against Gableman subpoenas
• 'Path to closure:' Panama plane crash victim's son on moving forward after Waukesha woman's body recovered
• Bodies of missing Wisconsin, Illinois women found in Panama
• 3-year-old dies from injuries following house fire
• Volunteer team starts fundraiser to assist search effort for missing Waukesha, Illinois women in Panama
• 'We can't wait': Families of missing Waukesha, Illinois women move ahead with private search effort
• 'Within minutes:' Experts warn of dangers of frigid temperatures
• MCSO honors life, service and legacy of Deputy Sheriff David Demos 25 years after death