Natalie Shepherd, Evening Anchor
Natalie grew up in Milford, Michigan, a small town outside of Detroit. She graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in English Literature, but didn’t know a career in journalism was in her future. After spending a short time working for an advertising agency in Chicago, Natalie applied to Northwestern University’s graduate program, and the rest is history. She started her reporting career at WILX-TV in Lansing, Michigan, where she covered state politics and Michigan State University. From there, it was on to WWMT-TV, where Natalie worked as the Battle Creek bureau chief. During her time there, Natalie was honored with a regional Emmy award for her story on a local football star, paralyzed in a motorcycle accident, and his struggle to walk again.
It wasn’t long before Natalie moved on to a warmer climate at WFLA-TV, in Tampa, Florida. While in Tampa, Natalie covered everything from tropical storms, to the Republican National Convention, Super Bowl XLIII, and the Tampa Bay Rays’ World Series run in 2008. It was also in Tampa that Natalie made the move to investigative journalism, working with WFLA’s 8 On Your Side Investigative team. She was also named anchor of the Midday newscast.
Natalie spent five years anchoring the evening newscasts at WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana—learning about Mardi Gras, Cajun and Creole cooking, and the wonderful culture in Southeast Louisiana.
In addition to anchoring the 5 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts at CBS 58, Natalie also produces Natalie's Everyday Heroes. The franchise focuses on people in Southeast Wisconsin who are making a positive difference in their communities.
When she’s not at work, Natalie enjoys cooking, reading, and checking out new restaurants. She’s also a certified barre instructor who loves to work out. Since moving to Milwaukee, she's completed several half marathons in the area.
Natalie loves living on Milwaukee's East Side with her Maine Coon kitten, Murray. If you have questions, or a suggestion for Everyday Heroes, send Natalie an email at [email protected], or connect with her on Facebook and Twitter, @NewsNatalie.
Articles by Natalie Shepherd
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: MSOE senior publishes children's book inspired by personal experience
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: 3rd graders land high-profile guests on new podcast
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Komen Big Wigs join friendly competition to fight breast cancer
- Bernie's Book Bank gives out millions of books for free
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Bernie's Book Bank gives out millions of books for free
- CBS 58 Hometowns: History of the American Geographical Society Library
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Pathways High
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Special Spaces creates dream bedrooms for kids fighting cancer
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Live, Laugh, Loaves MKE feeds the community 1 loaf at a time
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Go Frank Go Foundation inspires kids and honors a Packers super fan
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Cedarburg's beloved garbage man takes his talents to a big stage
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Positive Altitudes takes Milwaukee kids to new heights on the ski slopes
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Generational generosity to celebrate MLK Day
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Leslie Scott creates special events for Children's Wisconsin patients
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Wauwatosa teen takes fight against animal cruelty to Washington
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Lumen Christi Employment Network connects people with careers
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Bruce the Spruce brings back holiday memories in Sheboygan
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Soul Space creates space for people to share
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: MADACC volunteers take dogs out on the town for Fido Field Trips
- Everyday Heroes: 'Happy Hookers' crochet group keeping people warm this holiday season
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Billie Burton makes sure no one goes hungry
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Best Buddies turns classmates into friends in Cedarburg
- CBS 58 Hometowns: Pumpkins and fall hot spots for the family
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Sheboygan nonprofit helps neighbors with home repairs
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Whitefish Bay man spreads love 1 lasagna at a time
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Wild and Precious Boutique expanding to Cedarburg
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Miles of success for 'Cycling Without Age' program
- 'Proud of what he's become': Packers WR Romeo Doubs heads back to his hometown for matchup against Rams
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Brady East STD Clinic celebrates 50 years of care
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: JB's Furniture helps Young Men on a Mission
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Bizzy Smith, from The Amazing Race to the More than Pink Walk
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Ozaukee County trains businesses to be dementia-friendly
- Natalie Shepherd takes us on a tour along the Milwaukee River
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Former history teacher chronicles every Packers game
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: State Fair worker uses his police training to save a life
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: A circle of giving at Ozaukee County's Bonim Farms
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee police connect with kids at local parks
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Wild and Precious Boutique helps women heal after pregnancy loss
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee hosts National Square Dance Convention for first time in 45 years
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Creative summer camp is 'sew' cool
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Adaptive saddle is 'real cowboy stuff'
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Eye of a Child founder receives Governor's Service Award
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Flags for Heroes fly for Flag Day
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Lori Williams, Visionary of the Year nominee
- 'Art has a place in everybody's everyday life': Milwaukee art studio doubles as creative community space
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee artist opens gallery to create inspiration and community
- 'Takes a lot of time, dedication': UW-Whitewater wheelchair basketball program rises above the rest
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: UW-Whitewater sending 8 to Paris for Paralympic Games
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: A retired teacher's key to life -- keep playing
- 'We have a great group of people': Slot car racing league mimics the real world counterpart
- Behind the Scenes: Bucks play-by-play announcer Lisa Byington
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Indy Slot Car Series going strong for more than 30 years
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Hometown kidney donor summits Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Komen Wisconsin's Executive Director announces breast cancer has returned
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Hartland church opens its doors to LGBTQ+ teens
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee Rock, Paper, Scissors League at Company Brewing
- 'It's just amazing how much a smile can bring confidence to people': Kenosha dentist doubles as children's author and 'Tooth Fairy'
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Kenosha orthodontist transforms into the tooth fairy to educate on dental health
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Burlington substitute teacher continues passion with decades of experience
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Packers fan visits 30 NFL stadiums in 30 days; wins Fan of the Year
- 'The response was great': Component Brewing's Zebra Hop Double IPA raises funds and awareness for sufferers of rare diseases
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Milwaukee brewery raising money for rare diseases
- 'It's not as scary as it might sound': Kidney donor embarks on mountain climbing adventure
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Cedarburg woman training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro following kidney donation
- Bon Voyage: Team of volunteers help make Milwaukee travel easier
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Mitchell International Airport's traveler's aid volunteers
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Menomonee Falls business owner makes big impact in community
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: South Milwaukee teacher's 'walking bus' makes getting to school fun
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Washington Co. Foster Closet helps foster kids and community
- 'Really putting myself out there': What WKLH morning co-host Dorene Michaels learned over a year of #DoreneDiscovers
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Local radio host discovers something new every day
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Team Phoenix helps cancer survivors cross the finish line
- 'I want to make things that are complicated, or boring, entertaining': Kristin Brey shares a life of communicating stories
- MKE Influencers: Kristin Brey, making Wisconsin politics fun
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Tosa West students up for several awards for 'Frozen' production
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Greendale family shares connection to 'The Boys in the Boat'
- Natalie's Everyday Heroes: Blind instructor teaches carpentry
- 'I just feel like that's so cool': Fearless Outdoors brings Wisconsin outdoor sports to more women
- 'It's a labor of love': Model train enthusiasts keeps tradition alive in Milwaukee