Jessica McBride

Expertise:
Breaking News, Politics, Crime
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Location:
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Experience

Jessica McBride is a news reporter covering breaking news, politics and crime for Heavy. Jessica was previously a police beat, government and breaking news reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Waukesha Freeman  newspapers in Wisconsin. She has also written for Milwaukee Magazine, served as the co-editor of Media Milwaukee, and is an expert on the Wisconsin true-crime case behind Netflix's "Making a Murderer."

Education

Jessica graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in print and broadcast journalism and a master’s degree in mass communication. Jessica has been a senior journalism instructor  at the University of Wisconsin-Milwauke, teaching print and online news reporting, social media and multimedia techniques since 2004. 

Latest Articles From Jessica McBride

  • Milwaukee Bartender Maxwell Anderson Charged in Severed Leg Case

    Milwaukee bartender Maxwell Anderson is accused in the murder of Sade Robinson.

  • 2nd ‘Possible’ Body Part Found in Milwaukee After Severed Leg Turned Up in Park

  • Questions Raised After ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Actor Was Found Dead in Kansas Woods

  • Caitlin Clark’s Weak First Half Against UConn Surprises Fans

  • Arizona Restaurant Owner Dismembered Teen Who Was Visiting State After Graduation, DA Says

  • Florida Crews Search for ‘Drunk’ Man, 20, Who Jumped Off Cruise Ship in Front of Father

    Miami, Florida, crews are searching for a 20-year-old man who jumped off a cruise ship as his family watched in horror.

  • East Coast Earthquake Damage Videos & Memes Hit Social Media

  • New Jersey Earthquake: Philadelphia, Other Pennsylvania Areas Rocked by 4.8 Quake

  • Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend Gushes Love for Her on Instagram

  • Missing Kansas Moms Met With ‘Foul Play’ in Oklahoma, Police Say

  • Minnesota Grandma Killed by Rogue Elephant in Attack Captured on Video

    A viral video shows the moment a rogue elephant attacked a tourist vehicle on an African safari, killing a Minnesota woman.

  • Indiana Police Lodge Hit by Burglars Who Stole Money Honoring Fallen Officer, Police Say

  • Missouri Teen Kaylee Gain, Attacked on Video, Shows Signs of ‘Significant Cognitive Impairment’

  • Caitlin Clark Hugs Major Celebrity in Viral Video After Iowa’s Victory

  • LSU Coach Kim Mulkey Reveals What She Told Caitlin Clark After Game

  • LSU Coach Says Team’s Absence During National Anthem Wasn’t Intentional as Video Goes Viral

  • Paige Bueckers’ Family: Her Mom Was a Cross Country Athlete

  • Kim Mulkey’s Family: LSU Coach’s Ex Husband Was College Quarterback

  • Angel Reese’s Family: LSU Star’s Mom Inspired Her to Play Basketball

  • LSU’s Angel Reese Discusses Break-Up With Boyfriend Cam’ron Fletcher

    LSU college basketball player Angel Reese had a boyfriend named Cam'Ron Fletcher. Are they still dating?

  • Pennsylvania Girl, 13, Killed Mom After She Took Her Cell Phone, Police Say

  • Nashville, Tennessee, Easter Brunch Shooter Caught on Camera, Police Say

  • Getty Images Flagged Kate Middleton Cancer Announcement Video With Editor’s Note

  • Illinois Mass Stabbing Suspect Beat Teen, 15, With Bat as She Watched Movie, Police Say

  • Missouri Teen Kaylee Gain, Beaten on Video, Has Started Talking, Family Says

    Missouri teen Kaylee Gain, who was beaten on video by another teenager, has started talking, her family told a local television station through their attorney.

  • Could Caitlin Clark Play in the NBA? Shaq Post Fuels Talk

  • Caitlin Clark Net Worth 2024: How Wealthy Is the College Basketball Great?

  • Blake Clark, Caitlin Clark’s Brother: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Anne Nizzi Clark, Caitlin Clark’s Mom: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

  • Brent Clark, Caitlin Clark’s Dad: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

    College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark's father, Brent Clark, is a frequent presence at her games, and he was her first basketball coach.