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

• '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
• VP Harris visits Milwaukee, touts infrastructure plan and efforts to replace lead pipes
• Groups hold rallies putting focus on state legislative redistricting
• Here's where to get a free N95 mask in Kenosha County
• 'When will our government step in to help?': Search for missing Waukesha, Illinois women continues in Panama
• Public mask distribution ramping up, but faster for some communities than others
• Kenosha County receives 100,000 masks for public distribution
• How endorsements could impact Milwaukee mayoral race
• Voces de la Frontera Action files lawsuit challenging legality of Gableman subpoena
• Anger, frustration follow Common Council rejection of aldermanic maps aimed at bolstering Latino representation
• 'Service to our community:' Health fair aims to honor MLK legacy
• Latino groups call on Common Council, mayor to reconsider city attorney opinion on district maps
• Evers deploys Wisconsin National Guard to help hospitals, nursing homes with capacity amid COVID-19 surge
• COVID-19 testing surge leads to concerns over potential illegitimate sites
• 'Putting a plea out there:' Family of missing Waukesha woman in Panama calls for more help
• Doctors, experts explain why N95 and KN95 masks better protect you against omicron
• Families of missing Wisconsin, Illinois women urging US to help with search
• Germantown WWII veteran turns 100
• Search efforts continue for missing Waukesha and Illinois women after plane crash off Panama coast
• Ozaukee Co. Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing site closed temporarily due to staffing concerns
• Child care centers face demand, challenges as new year begins
• Advocate Aurora Health hits all-time high in COVID-19 patients across hospital system
• COVID-19 spread forces people to rethink New Year's Eve plans
• City, DPW continue to address staffing challenges for snow plowing Milwaukee's streets
• Johnson, community reflect on new era in Milwaukee Black leadership
• Barrett, Johnson take oaths of office to begin new chapters in political careers
• Tom Barrett resigns as mayor of Milwaukee, transfers power to Cavalier Johnson
• MPD investigating fatal 2-alarm fire near 13th and Cleveland
• Barrett, Johnson turn focus to transition of power following ambassadorship confirmation
• Strong wind gusts leave thousands without power, reports of flying debris and toppled trees
• Gov. Evers announces projects receiving about $60M to address state's workforce challenges
• 'It's a new tool': Milwaukee artist Reggie Baylor delves into digital world of NFTs
• Estimated 400 gallons of oil spilled into Menomonee River in 'transfer error,' from Komatsu
• State tapping into FEMA, National Guard resources to help with staffing amid COVID-19 surge
• 'Best of our community:' Children's Wisconsin staff discuss response to Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
• Combination of Delta, flu and Omicron's unknown effects sparks concern for DHS leaders
• City of Milwaukee Health Department issues mask advisory in anticipation of Omicron variant
• Virgil Abloh remembered in Milwaukee for profound impact on fashion industry and beyond
• Wisconsin holiday travel expected to bounce back from 2020, not at pre-pandemic levels yet
• Sister of Xtreme Dance Team member hit by SUV speaks about Waukesha parade tragedy
• Eyewitnesses recount harrowing videos they recorded during Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy
• High school student uses bilingual skills to help those injured in Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy
• 'Incredibly dramatic moment': Legal expert reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse's not guilty verdict
• Kenosha police issue citations to individual suspected of trying to photograph jurors in Rittenhouse trial
• State seeks to add lesser charges in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
• Legal experts react to Rittenhouse testimony as jury nears deliberations
• Prosecution caught 'off guard' by Rittenhouse testimony timing, legal expert says
• Supporters of Jacob Blake, men killed by Kyle Rittenhouse hold march and rally outside courthouse
• Juror removed from Kyle Rittenhouse trial for joke about Jacob Blake shooting
• Parents frustrated with Racine Lutheran High School leadership after '#GeorgeFloydChallenge' photo surfaces
• Latino Arts Inc. celebrates Dia de los Muertos with Milwaukee exhibit
• Milwaukee's Comet Café set to reopen under new ownership
• 'A lot of anxieties:' Kenosha prepares for start of Kyle Rittenhouse trial
• Activists plan last-ditch effort to pressure Senate Democrats to act on immigration reform
• FBI and MCTS team up for hate crime reporting campaign
• Mix-and-match strategy will 'remove barriers to access' to COVID-19 vaccine boosters
• 'It's exciting': Brewers fans flock to AmFam Field for postseason tailgating
• New allegations of 'dehumanizing' incidents spark more calls for change at Racine Lutheran High School
• Hispanic nurses help take down language, culture barriers for patients in Milwaukee
• Concerns raised over 'Trump's Wall' T-shirts at Racine Lutheran High School homecoming event
• Law group warns Kenosha County health officials of potential overreach
• 3rd Street Market Hall hosts job fair as project takes another step forward to opening
• Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School's monarch butterfly release celebrates cultural unity
• Milwaukee street mural blooms out of concrete to connect art and health in city's Latino community
• Schools grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks as MTEA continues call for citywide mask mandate
• Celia's Foundation works to bridge valuable resources for Latino community's cancer patients and survivors
• Doctors stress importance of flu shots as Wisconsin hospitals battle COVID-19
• Wisconsin law enforcement group urges lawmakers to pass police reform bills
• Kyle Rittenhouse defense gets victory as judge denies several motions by prosecution ahead of trial
• Kenosha County judge to consider motions in Kyle Rittenhouse case
• Father shares update as 6-year-old Kenosha Co. boy continues fight for his life after lawn mower accident
• COVID-19 testing on the rise in Milwaukee as city plans to replace American Family Field testing site
• Milwaukee street mural blooms out of concrete to connect art and health in city's Latino community
• Milwaukee alders demand answers from MPD, MFD for slow response times for non-emergency calls
• 3 arrested in homicide case of central Wisconsin woman shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side
• Milwaukee leaders hope for 'quick resolution' to Ald. Lewis embezzlement case, but speedy end may be unlikely
• 'He is the man for the job:' City leaders react to FPC inviting Acting Chief Norman for permanent chief position
• Kilbourn Avenue tunnels set to reopen Friday, Sept. 3