Wisconsin's Afternoon News

It's the final day of World Series Week before the Milwaukee Brewers take the field for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays! Wisconsin’s Afternoon News looks back at Milwaukee’s first baseball championship with a special feature on the 1957 Braves and their historic World Series victory over the New York Yankees. WISN 12 sports reporter Stephanie Sutton joins live from World Series Media Day at Amer...

Brewers Radio Network broadcaster Josh Maurer joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News ahead of Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Maurer discusses the difficult decision surrounding Brandon Woodruff’s potential return to Milwaukee’s World Series roster and why having the veteran pitcher available could provide an emotional boost to the clubhouse. Plus, a breakdown of the remarkable si...

Award-winning WISN 12 sports anchor and reporter Stephanie Sutton joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News live from World Series Media Day at American Family Field as the Milwaukee Brewers prepare for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sutton shares behind-the-scenes moments from interviews with Christian Yelich, Jake Bauers, William Contreras and other Brewers stars, including how the team is handling t...

It's the final countdown to Game 1 of the World Series on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! John Mercure and Julia Fello celebrate the Brewers’ historic return to baseball’s biggest stage as Jacob Misiorowski prepares to start Friday’s opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. ESPN baseball reporter Jesse Rogers joins live from World Series Media Day at American Family Field to discuss Brandon Woodruff’s roste...

A new Brewers-inspired fan accessory is taking Milwaukee by storm just in time for the World Series! Cream City Originals owner Alex Giampietro joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to show off his foam bottle cap hats, a unique twist on Wisconsin’s iconic cheesehead. Giampietro shares how a childhood idea turned into a locally manufactured business, with demand exploding after a viral social media vid...

ESPN baseball reporter and Good Karma Sports’ Jesse Rogers joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News live from American Family Field as the Milwaukee Brewers prepare for Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rogers takes listeners behind the scenes of World Series Media Day, sharing the excitement surrounding the ballpark and the final preparations before Friday’s opener. Plus, why he beli...

WISN 12 Political Director Matt Smith joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to break down the first and only gubernatorial debate between Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley. Smith takes listeners behind the scenes of the debate, highlighting key exchanges over Wisconsin’s budget surplus, property tax relief, transportation funding and the possibility of toll roads. Plus, a closer look at...

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It's World Series Week on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! Super Bowl champion and Packers Hall of Famer Mark Tauscher joins John Mercure and Julia Fello to discuss the challenges of preparing for a championship game, Josh Jacobs’ potential return against the Detroit Lions, Micah Parsons’ recovery and concerns surrounding the NFL’s handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot complications. Plus, Travel Wiscons...

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce President and CEO Dale Kooyenga joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss the excitement surrounding the Brewers’ World Series appearance and the valuable lessons businesses and young professionals can learn from the team's success. Kooyenga highlights Jake Bauers’ remarkable comeback story, the importance of perseverance, a winning mindset and the...

Super Bowl champion and Packers Hall of Famer Mark Tauscher joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss the challenges of preparing for a championship game as the Brewers get ready for the World Series. Tauscher shares his perspective on handling the excitement, pressure and extended time off before baseball’s biggest stage. Plus, a breakdown of Josh Jacobs’ potential return against the Detroit Li...

World Series fever is taking over Milwaukee, and local artists are getting in on the excitement! Good Karma Sports’ Tori Lowe joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to showcase three unofficial Brewers anthems making waves across the city. From a catchy viral Brewers song to Milwaukee rapper Big Frank’s high-energy remix and Pastor Marlin Locke’s Brewers-inspired track, John Mercure and Julia Fello list...

It's World Series Week on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! John Mercure and Julia Fello share the latest on Brandon Woodruff’s potential return to the Brewers’ World Series roster, a special tribute from Bob Uecker’s family and the Brewers’ team barber showing off his World Series tattoo. Brewers Extra Innings host Bob Brainerd joins the show to preview Milwaukee’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, i...

Brewers Extra Innings host Bob Brainerd joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News as Milwaukee prepares to face the Tampa Bay Rays in its first World Series appearance in 44 years. Brainerd reflects on the excitement sweeping Milwaukee and how it compares to the Brewers’ historic 1982 run. Plus, a breakdown of the difficult World Series roster decisions facing Pat Murphy, including whether Brandon Woodruff...

Wisconsin’s Afternoon News examines the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war as CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett joins John Mercure and Julia Fello to discuss the Trump administration’s approach to Ukraine, the temporary disruption of U.S. intelligence sharing and the possibility of negotiations involving Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Garrett also breaks down...

Wisconsin’s Afternoon News continues World Series Week as John Mercure and Julia Fello share the story of lifelong Brewers fan Brian Melter, who attended the 1982 World Series on his ninth birthday and is now returning 44 years later with his daughter. Packers Insider Alex Strouf joins the show to discuss Josh Jacobs’ potential return against the Detroit Lions, Green Bay’s struggling running game,...

Packers Insider and Green Bay GameDay host Alex Strouf joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to break down Josh Jacobs’ potential return against the Detroit Lions and whether he can provide a much-needed boost to Green Bay’s struggling running game. Strouf discusses the offensive line’s recent improvement, Jordan Love’s impressive play and Matthew Golden’s breakout performances despite costly dropped p...

It's World Series Week on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! Visit Milwaukee Chief Marketing Officer Josh Albrecht joins John Mercure and Julia Fello to discuss the massive economic impact of the Brewers’ World Series appearance, with an estimated $10–15 million expected per home game and hotels across the Milwaukee area filling up fast. Plus, lifelong Brewers fan Brian Meltzer shares his unforgettable e...

With just two weeks until Election Day, UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to break down the race for Wisconsin governor between Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley. Chergosky discusses the latest polling, Tiffany’s significant fundraising advantage and why rising prices and affordability could be deciding factors for voters. P...

A Milwaukee Brewers fan is getting ready to relive a childhood memory 44 years in the making! Wisconsin’s Afternoon News shares the story of Brian Melter, who attended Game 4 of the 1982 World Series at County Stadium on his ninth birthday after his parents surprised him with $18 tickets. Now 53, Meltzer is heading back to the World Series, this time with his 17-year-old daughter by his side. He s...

It's World Series Week on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! John Mercure and Julia Fello share the emotional reaction from Garrett Mitchell’s sister Lindsay as she celebrates her brother reaching baseball’s biggest stage, along with the special welcome the Brewers received upon returning to Milwaukee. WTMJ’s Adam Roberts breaks down Wisconsin’s increasingly competitive 1st Congressional District race be...

It's World Series Week on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! Brewers Radio Network play-by-play announcer Lane Grindle joins John Mercure and Julia Fello to discuss how Milwaukee is preparing for Game 1, whether Brandon Woodruff could make the World Series roster and potential matchups against Cleveland or Tampa Bay. Packers Insider Jason Wilde breaks down controversial roughing-the-passer calls against...

Brewers Radio Network play-by-play announcer Lane Grindle joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News as Milwaukee prepares for its first World Series appearance in 44 years. Grindle breaks down how the Crew is staying sharp during its week off, balancing rest with simulated games and live batting practice ahead of Game 1. Plus, a look at potential World Series opponents Cleveland and Tampa Bay, the possibil...

Three-time Wisconsin Sports Writer of the Year Jason Wilde joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to break down the Packers’ controversial roughing-the-passer penalties against the Dallas Cowboys, including a questionable call on Lucas Van Ness that wiped out an interception. Wilde also discusses Josh Jacobs’ potential return against the Detroit Lions, whether he can revive Green Bay’s struggling runnin...

It's World Series Week on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! John Mercure and Julia Fello celebrate the Brewers’ historic return to baseball’s biggest stage, including an emotional message from Garrett Mitchell’s sister, special Brewers documentaries returning to Marcus Theatres and the excitement building across Wisconsin. Good Karma Sports’ Telly Hughes breaks down Milwaukee’s World Series preparation,...