Wisconsin's Afternoon News

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Wisconsin’s Afternoon News celebrates more Brewers history as World Series champion Brice Turang is named a finalist for National League MVP alongside Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Julia Fello and Adam Roberts also break down newly released police records involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs, including additional allegations and the NFL’s ongoing investigation, while sharing encoura...

Wisconsin’s Afternoon News breaks down the latest Packers developments as three-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year Jason Wilde joins Julia Fello and Adam Roberts to discuss new allegations surrounding Josh Jacobs, his controversial touchdown celebration and Matt LaFleur’s response. Wilde also shares encouraging news about Micah Parsons’ potential return to practice and explains why Green Bay’...

Packers Insider and three-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year Jason Wilde joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss new allegations surrounding Josh Jacobs and the questions facing the Packers organization. Wilde breaks down Matt LaFleur’s response, why he believes team executives should address the situation and the controversy surrounding Jacobs’ touchdown celebration. Plus, encouraging ne...

The Hodag may have been made up—but the story became a real part of Wisconsin folklore. Find out why we keep telling spooky stories, especially around Halloween.

Wisconsin’s Afternoon News looks ahead to Election Day as Julia Fello and Adam Roberts preview the closely watched governor’s race between Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley, along with key congressional and legislative races across the state. Adam also breaks down newly released police records involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs, including additional allegations, previously...

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions, but how much of the championship roster will return next season? Brewers Extra Innings host Bob Brainerd joins Wisconsin's Afternoon News to discuss the difficult offseason decisions facing Milwaukee, including the futures of Jake Bauers, José Romero and Dustin May as free agency begins. Brainerd explains why some players could receive offers too l...

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...