Meredith Hackler joined CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) in Milwaukee in April as the station’s Capitol correspondent.
Hackler has spent her career covering state and local government in Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota, and said she has developed a strong belief that the best stories show how decisions at the Capitol affect people’s everyday lives.
Before coming to Wisconsin, Meredith spent four and a half years in Indianapolis, including four years covering the State Capitol. During that time, she reported on several major stories including Indiana becoming one of the first states to ban abortion after Roe v. Wade was overturned, a redistricting fight that drew national attention, and the Indiana Pacers’ run to the NBA Finals. Her mom was born and raised in Racine, so she grew up making regular trips to Wisconsin
