Adam Rife, Reporter
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Adam Rife reports for CBS 58's evening newscasts.
He's worked in newsrooms in Illinois and Ohio, covering stories that get answers and create change. In the past few years he's reported on a deadly mass shooting, federal corruption investigations, and deadly storms that produced more than 20 tornadoes in one night. His investigative reporting on deadly child abuse cases changed how state agencies must handle reports of neglect and abuse. And he's covered countless campaign rallies and political events spanning three presidencies.
Previously, Adam was an anchor and statehouse reporter, anchoring election nights and inaugurations, moderating debates, and producing and anchoring breaking news and special programming. He began his broadcasting career in several Chicago newsrooms.
The move to CBS 58 marks a return to the Milwaukee area for Adam. His grandparents were born and raised in Port Washington and many family members still live throughout southeastern Wisconsin. He comes from a large, supportive family just over the state line in McHenry County, Illinois and friends and family live throughout the area. He holds a history degree, enjoys cooking and reading, and loves the Milwaukee area's history, hiking trails, and restaurants.
Connect with Adam on Twitter, Facebook, or email at [email protected].
Articles by Adam Rife
- Eduardo Galvan appointed MPS interim superintendent, despite objections from community and some school board members
- MPS recall group doesn't know who is funding them as they push forward with signature efforts
- MPD Chief Norman in Austin, TX to meet community during final stages of hiring process there
- Progressive groups warn against Project 2025 after RNC wraps in Milwaukee
- Protest held in support of violence victims at Red Arrow Park
- Police union drops lawsuit against body camera video release policy, union head says it was before out-of-state OIS
- Body camera video shows Ohio police officers shoot, kill Milwaukee man blocks from RNC perimeter
- Secret Service enhances security after assassination attempt on Trump
- WisGOP Chair: No reason for increased RNC security, despite shooting at Trump rally
- Advocacy group for voters with disabilities denied passes to RNC
- 'Direct your questions to my attorney': Security guard fired after D'Vontaye Mitchell death says little as murder charges are referred to DA
- Hotel employees fired for restraining D'Vontaye Mitchell, family describes what they saw on unreleased surveillance video
- Federal helicopter scanning for radioactivity among several security preparations underway ahead of RNC
- 'He needed a helping hand': D'Vontaye Mitchell's family, attorneys call for charges against security guards; DA's office cautions testing could take time
- Educators hopeful recent Act 10 ruling could lead to law's reversal
- 'There's no holiday here': Would-be celebrants lament end of Milwaukee's annual fireworks tradition
- 'We're watching somebody getting killed': Civil rights attorney wants criminal charges in death investigation involving hotel security guards
- New video shows security guards restraining struggling man who later died, family and witnesses speak out
- Fans recall escalator malfunction that injured 11 people after Brewers game
- Milwaukee leaders plead for end to gun violence, another child and pregnant woman shot Thursday
- Attorney details allegations against Milwaukee Tool for alleged use of forced Chinese prison labor
- 'Please let those little kids be ok': 2 children, 2 adults shot at BP gas station in Milwaukee
- Two teens charged after fatal Juneteenth shooting, violence interrupters try to make progress
- With spotty forecast expected, festivalgoers urged to monitor conditions for safe weekend
- MPD: Officers shoot 2 people, unborn child dead following armed carjacking in downtown Milwaukee
- Wauwatosa school board approves 2 referenda for operations and facilities, voters to decide in November
- MPS Board approves budget & action plan, then adjourns behind closed doors & ducks media
- 'Betrayal and manipulation': Grassroots group initiates recall process for 4 MPS board members amid ongoing financial crisis
- New MPS draft plan released: Will take months for district to dig out of financial crisis
- Wauwatosa schools grappling with tough financial cuts as lack of state funding forces looming budget shortfall
- Still no corrective plan in place for MPS financial crisis after 'chaotic' week
- 'We need a real plan': $16.6 million withheld as DPI rejects MPS' latest attempt to dig out of hole
- 1 year later, few answers in case of teen found dead in city tow lot
- Maxwell Anderson's attorney wants him to have laptop access, Sade Robinson's family files wrongful death civil suit
- Protesters interrupt First Lady several times during remarks at Milwaukee stop
- Trump's guilty verdicts could impact July's RNC in Milwaukee
- New photos show alleged child care abuse as family calls for accountability in teacher's cocaine case
- Attorney: 'A lot of issues & abnormalities' after Oak Creek KinderCare employee arrested when child tests positive for cocaine
- War of words heats up: RNC, Secret Service at odds over protest zone security risks
- Protesters, Jewish leaders both express frustration with UWM Chancellor's handling of protests negotiation
- Amid criticism of agreement to end protest, UWM Chancellor Mone issues apology
- 280 new graduates earn GED/HSED diplomas at emotional MATC ceremony
- WIAA rules Campbellsport track star will be able to compete in regionals
- Update: New info about severed arm found on Illinois beach; Sade Robinson's family notified
- Maxwell Anderson attorneys need two months to review evidence in ongoing murder case
- Pro-Palestinian protesters march on offices of UWM Foundation as agreement with universities sparks more fallout
- After reaching deal with UW-Milwaukee, student protesters keep door open on more protests if further demands are not met
- Amid open investigation, Sade Robinson's family & friends hold emotional memorial service
- UWM protesters 'optimistic' agreement will be reached with administration, as graduation approaches
- Waukesha breaks ground on newest, largest parade memorial
- After not speaking on camera for more than a week, we tracked down UWM chancellor to ask about protest encampment
- UWM protesters expand size of encampment as pro-Palestinian demonstration enters 2nd week
- Former Milwaukee elections official convicted of election fraud sentenced to probation and community service
- UWM pro-Palestinian protest: frustration mounting on all sides over lack of communication from university
- Pro-Palestinian encampment ready for 2nd night on UW-Milwaukee campus; Evers weighs in on removal options
- Protesters for Palestine remain on UWM campus Monday night as they fortify encampment
- Old text messages between GOP operatives spark anger; voting rights groups denounce perceived suppression efforts
- What's next in Elijah Vue case? Expert discusses filing charges even if no body is found
- 'More than double?!' Shock and confusion as new property assessments are delivered throughout the area
- Sade Robinson murder: Maxwell Anderson pleads not guilty to all charges
- Emotional vigil as family and friends tearfully remember Sade Robinson; sonar boat finds no new evidence
- New video: Sade Robinson's car leaving Maxwell Anderson's house the night of her murder
- Mayor Johnson signals support for reconfiguring 794 as discussions continue over future of the interstate
- Investigators return to Maxwell Anderson's house for follow-up search, as Sade Robinson's supporters continue to demonstrate
- 'Light in darkness': Community group creates makeshift memorial to Sade Robinson in front yard of Maxwell Anderson's house
- Sade Robinson's family lashes out after murder suspect Maxwell Anderson is charged
- Human remains found throughout Milwaukee County belong to 1 female, sources say
- No 'ballot dumps': Late updates expected on Election Night under current state law
- Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson elected to first full term in office
- Court and property records: Person of interest in severed leg case owns home searched by DOJ
- David King wants to go in new direction in race for Milwaukee mayor
- Getting unsolicited texts about the election? Here's how campaigns likely got your contact info
- 943 Wisconsin bridges are 'structurally deficient'; engineer explains what it means & why it's not an immediate concern
- Federal lawsuit: MPS principal bullied & harassed child of gay parents, threatened to 'kill' him if he told of punishments
- Katrina Baur pleads not guilty to all child neglect charges connected to disappearance of 3-year-old son
- Live music can continue, for now, at Walworth County bar after hundreds pack hearing room for zoning battle
- Glendale-River Hills school board makes $1 million in staffing cuts for next year as district grapples with budget deficit
- No criminal charges in Milwaukee OWI crash that destroyed food truck
- New video shows aftermath of crash that killed off-duty MPD officer Nowak
- Few details after 39-year-old man shot and killed by deputy in Town of Eagle