Abril Preciado
Abril Preciado is an Emmy award-winning bilingual journalist at FOX6 News. Growing up as a first generation Mexican-American in Los Angeles sparked her interest in storytelling. She hopes to empower and leave a positive impact in the community.
She previously worked as a reporter at Univision in Sacramento, California where she earned her first Emmy. During her time in the golden state, she covered the 24-day Farm Workers March, California Wild fires, politics and extensively covered the Latino community in California. Prior to that, she worked at CBS 4 in McAllen, Texas where she covered a series of stories along the U.S.-Mexico border that included the construction of the border wall, family separations, the Zero-Tolerance policy, as well as anchored in Spanish for Azteca America 4.2. She also contributed as a border reporter for CBS Radio News network.
During her time as a journalism student at California State University Northridge, she won herself a fellowship with CBS News in New York where she covered the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 2016. Abril has a strong passion in helping people and giving the community a voice through her storytelling.
When she is not working, Abril enjoys spending quality time with family and close friends, traveling, dressing up and trying out new places to eat in Milwaukee—she loves food. She also enjoys reading, working out and listening to her favorite podcasts. If you’re lucky enough, you may probably catch her singing her lungs out to a Grupo Frontera or Drake song or dancing to her favorite Peso Pluma song.
If you have a story, feel free to email her at abril.preciado@fox.com.
The latest from Abril Preciado
Steam train passes through Wauwatosa
An old steam train is making its way across North America, and enthusiasts got to see it pass by Wauwatosa on Monday, May 6.
Heart disease and women, Milwaukee luncheon raises awareness
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., but there's a push for more resources so word can be spread.
Ozaukee County phone scam; sheriff's office warns of fake jury duty call
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is sounding an alarm about a phone scam going around.
May Day in Milwaukee; march for immigrant, workers' rights
People across the state gathered in Milwaukee on Wednesday, May 1, for the annual May Day march.
Mental health support for Milwaukee firefighters; new initiative launched
The Milwaukee Fire Department launched on Monday, April 29 a new initiative to provide first responders with essential mental health support.
Denim Day in Milwaukee; students learn sexual violence awareness, resources
In honor of Denim Day, female students at Milwaukee Public Schools spent the day learning about dating safety and sexual assault on Wednesday, April 24.
Habitat for Humanity Kenosha helps mother with new home
A single mother's wish to own a home is coming true with the help of Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha.
Taking control of mental health; Milwaukee students face issue at summit
Milwaukee students are learning to take control of their mental health. They faced the issue head-on at a summit on Monday, April 22.
Free smoke detectors, Milwaukee firefighters go door to door
The Milwaukee Fire Department distributed free smoke detectors near 8th and Hayes where a house fire left a woman dead and seriously injured a firefighter.
Grant funds Milwaukee early childhood, family support programs
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced grant funding for six organizations to provide early childhood development support for children and families in the community.