Jessica McBride

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

Experience

Jessica McBride is a news, sports and entertainment reporter covering breaking news, politics, golf, the WNBA, other sports stories, "The Bachelor," 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

  • Gymnast Suni Lee Overcame Kidney Disease That Caused Her to Gain 40 Pounds

    Gymnast Suni Lee overcame a serious kidney disease diagnosis to compete in the Paris Olympics.

  • Suni Lee Faced ‘Backlash’ Over Relationship With Boyfriend Jaylin Smith: Report

  • Viral Video Shows Simone Biles Crawling Before Nailing ‘Magnificent’ Vault

  • Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Slams ‘Crazy’ Olympics Drag Queen Performance

  • Simone Biles Met Her Husband Jonathan Owens on a Dating App: Reports

  • Simone Biles’ Husband Jonathan Owens Gets Big News About Paris Olympics

    Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is allowing safety Jonathan Owens, husband of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, to skip practices, reports say.

  • Simone Biles Will Try Risky New Skill at Paris Olympics After ‘Unreal’ Vault

  • Jade Carey’s Mom Is a Former Gymnast Who Is Divorced From Her Dad

  • Christian Yelich’s Back Problems Are ‘Nightmare Scenario’ for Milwaukee Brewers: Report

  • Random Murder of Texas Volleyball Coach Ayden Burt Called ‘Truly Unimaginable’

  • Wife of New York Yankees Exec Omar Minaya Was Found Dead in Bathroom, Prosecutor Says

    Rachel Minaya, New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya's wife, was found dead at home, and an investigation is underway, a prosecutor says.

  • Angel Reese Drains Half-Court Shot After Caitlin Clark Misses, Video Shows

  • Hulk Hogan Is Married to 3rd Wife Sky Daily, a Yoga Instructor

  • Hulk Hogan, Speaking at RNC, Was Undecided on Trump in June

  • ‘Drunk’ National Anthem Dubbed 1 of ‘Worst’ Ever Sends Singer Ingrid Andress to Rehab

  • Kobe Bryant’s Dad, 69, Died After Suffering a ‘Massive Stroke’: Report

  • Viral Video Shows Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Shoving Another Player

  • Olympic Medalist MyKayla Skinner Apologizes for Trashing Fellow Gymnasts on Video

  • Cause of Death Unclear for Body Found at Tennessee Titans’ Stadium: Report

  • Tennis Star Genie Bouchard Stuns Fans With Green Bikini Pics Doing ‘Yard Work’

    Professional tennis star Eugenie Bouchard went viral after she posted photos showing her doing yard work in a green bikini.

  • Vacation Bikini Photo of LA Rams’ Coach Sean McVay’s Wife Hits Social Media

  • Fan Broke Femur When Milwaukee Brewers Stadium Escalator ‘Gave Way,’ Witness Says

  • Drag Racing Great John Force Finally Opens Eyes After 302 MPH Crash Caught on Video

  • Travis Kelce Shares the Moment He Started to ‘Fall For’ Taylor Swift

  • Tom Brady Reveals Nerves & Anxiety Over New Broadcasting Career

    NFL legend Tom Brady got candid with an interviewer about his nerves and anxiety throughout his sporting career and now his turn at broadcasting.

  • Video Shows Protesters Unleashing ‘Smoke Bombs’ on Course at Major PGA Event

  • Cause of Death Released for College Football Great, 55

  • Ring Camera Shows Shirtless Bill Belichick Sneaking Out of Girlfriend’s House: Report

  • Fans Mock Bill Belichick for Being 48 Years Older Than His Cheerleader Girlfriend

  • U.S. Open Winner Bryson DeChambeau’s Net Worth Just Grew by Millions

    Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau's net worth increased by millions of dollars on June 16 as he scored his second U.S. Open win in a close victory over Rory McIlroy.