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
- As DWD boosts operations, GOP want Evers to use CARES Act dollars for those waiting on claims
- Evers: Statewide mask mandate unlikely
- WEDC lays out priorities for state’s economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
- As Milwaukee eases restrictions, Madison and Dane County tighten them due to COVID-19 spike
- Lawmakers roll out ‘Healthcare Heroes Act’ to support frontline medical workers during pandemic
- Lawmakers block rule to prevent landlords from collecting late fees from tenants during pandemic
- Unrest in Madison leads to state senator attacked, statues toppled
- Democrats, protesters react to VP Pence’s visit to southeastern Wisconsin
- DPI rolls out recommendations for schools to return to in-person classes
- Evers, Barnes push for police reform with legislative package
- 'The weight of the world off my shoulders:' WI DACA recipients react to Supreme Court Decision
- UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee roll out fall semester plans amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Questions still surround secret phone call recording between governor, legislative leaders
- Students to return to UW System campuses but with pandemic precautions
- Democrat state convention preview: A message of unity and a plan for coronavirus
- A secret recording between the governor and GOP leaders leads to negative fallout for both sides
- Election Commission set for final approval of voting mailing
- Evers on state, national and global protests: ‘Never witnessed anything like this’
- Officials on November election and coronavirus: ‘We have a lot more time to plan’
- Legislative Black Caucus: ‘We cannot afford to not change systems’
- Biden campaign roundtable discusses policy proposals, ‘turning point’ in America
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore: ‘We are seeing an opportunity’
- Evers calls on Legislature to pass bill on police use of force
- Lt. Gov. Barnes on protests: ‘Time for structural change is now’
- Evers administration says budget cuts to continue as pandemic hits state’s bottom line
- Absentee ballot request form proposal takes step forward as Pres. Trump continues criticism of voting by mail
- DWD Secretary answers questions on unemployment claims delays
- Florida governor: ‘Would be good for us to have the DNC’
- CNN no longer taking over Turner Hall for DNC coverage
- Grafton teacher finds creative ways to reach out to students from a distance
- Statewide approach for fighting COVID-19 still up in the air
- WI Supreme Court strikes down Evers administration’s Safer at Home extension
- DNC committee acts to allow changes for national convention
- Gov. Evers: Standalone, strip-mall based retail stores and drive-in theaters can reopen -- with restrictions
- State leaders consider path forward as Supreme Court considers Safer at Home
- Supreme Court hears oral arguments, considers Safer at Home lawsuit
- State approaching key testing benchmark
- Evers, GOP agree on spending cuts but state response remains contentious
- Unions' attempt to join legal battle over Safer at Home extension denied
- Large crowds protest Wisconsin's 'Safer at Home' order outside Madison Capitol
- Rally against Safer at Home order moving forward, despite permit denial
- Out-of-state groups influencing Wisconsin Safer at Home protests and rallies
- VP Pence visits Wisconsin amid criticism of COVID-19 response
- 'Badger Bounce Back' plan announced, outlines criteria for Wisconsin to reopen economy
- Gov. Evers extends safer at home order to May 26
- Gov. Evers signs COVID-19 relief bill into law
- Karofsky defeats Kelly in decisive victory
- Legislature set for Extraordinary Session on COVID-19 relief bill
- Officials discuss voter disenfranchisement, mail-in voting
- Looking ahead: What Sanders dropping out means for the race for the White House
- State leaders react to Wisconsin’s pandemic election
- Election to move forward, despite calls for delay
- Officials on spring election: 'We are not going to have a fair election'
- Evers one-on-one: Governor discusses state and federal response to COVID-19
- GOP raises concerns over guidance on voter ID ahead of spring election
- AG Kaul leads call for Pres. Trump to boost health care supply production
- Evers addresses concerns over evictions amid stay at home orders
- Evers on spring election: ‘Stay at home, vote by mail’
- State parties offer different approaches to expanded ballot access ahead of spring election
- Top Wisconsin official: Spring election faces many problems
- WEDC takes ‘first step’ in helping small businesses affected by COVID-19
- State leaders discuss potential legislation to address COVID-19 crisis
- State parties focus on social media, phone efforts ahead of spring election
- ‘Everything is on the table:’ Officials consider COVID-19 concerns for spring election
- What Gov. Evers’ declaration of a public health emergency means
- DNC bar time bill clears another hurdle
- State health industry leaders discuss impact of coronavirus
- Officials monitoring coronavirus, potential effects on spring elections
- Advice to investors worried about coronavirus: 'no reason to make any moves'
- Milwaukee city and county leaders advocate for sales tax referendum
- How moderate dropouts could affect primary race
- Evers signs bills into law dealing with mental health, suicide prevention
- UW-Madison scientists join global effort to study coronavirus
- Sanders tops democratic field, Trump in latest Marquette poll
- State lawmakers react to Molson Coors shooting
- Milwaukee leaders make case for more state help for violence prevention
- UW survey: Sanders leading Wisconsin primary race, Democrats beating Trump
- Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, Judge Jill Karofsky advance in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Previewing major spring primary races
- Time running out for bill to extend bar time for DNC