Wisconsin's Afternoon News

Jennifer Smieja from HAWS joins the show to talk about their latest beagle rescue — and she brings along Daniel, an adorable pup in studio who’s looking for his forever home.

The 3 PM hour opens with 3 at 3 — police pepper‑spraying each other, Chicago’s push for the DNC spotlight, and the Brewers’ sweep of the Yankees. At 3:16, political reporter Matt Smith breaks down the Governor–GOP tax deal and what it means for Wisconsin taxpayers. At 3:36, Telly Hughes digs into the Bucks’ draft lottery pick, Giannis’ future, and the Wes Edens controversy. The hour wraps at 3:46...

Mark Kass joins the show to talk rising Brewers excitement, the lingering questions around the Bucks, and the latest from the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame — a full sweep of what’s happening across Wisconsin sports.

Telly Hughes joins the show to unpack the Bucks’ draft lottery pick, the latest read on Giannis’ odds of staying, and the controversy surrounding team owner Wes Edens — and what it all means for Milwaukee’s future on the court.

Political reporter Matt Smith joins the show with the latest on the Governor–GOP tax deal — what’s in it, how the agreement came together, and what it could mean for Wisconsin taxpayers.

Today’s 3 at 3 breaks down a police pepper‑spray incident making headlines, whether Chicago is ready for the DNC spotlight, and how the Brewers pulled off a sweep of the Yankees to cap a big weekend.

The 5 PM hour opens with a Reporter’s Notebook preview at 5:08. At 5:16, board members Bridget Horter and Sarah Dominguez join to recognize bereaved moms and share the mission of Bereaved Together. At 5:36, it’s your TMJ4 weather update. The hour closes at 5:46 with a replay of former Governor Tommy Thompson explaining whether he’ll run for office — and why his decision matters.

Board members Bridget Horter and Sarah Dominguez join the show to recognize bereaved moms and share how Bereaved Together supports families navigating unimaginable loss with compassion, community, and connection.

Adam Roberts joins for this weeks Reporters Notebook Preview!

The 4 PM hour opens with a look at new Mother’s Day survey findings. At 4:16, Stephanie Melnick spotlights Women’s Entrepreneurship Week and the women driving Milwaukee’s business community. At 4:36, Bank Five Nine drops a major Wisconsin State Fair announcement. The hour closes at 4:46 as former Governor Tommy Thompson reveals whether he’ll run for office — and what his decision means for the rac...

Former Governor Tommy Thompson joins the show to announce whether he will or will not run for office and explains why he made the decision and what it means for the race ahead.

Bank Five Nine joins the show to share a major Wisconsin State Fair announcement!

Stephanie Melnick joins the show to highlight Women’s Entrepreneurship Week — celebrating local women business leaders, the challenges they face, and the community pushing their success forward.

The 3 PM hour kicks off with the 3 at 3: Wisconsin’s housing market, Ikea’s move into Madison, and Rivera on MLB’s salary‑cap debate. At 3:16, Adam Roberts delivers a sharp update on AI rate shifts, and consumer insight from Tom Content. At 3:22, it’s the Week in Review. At 3:36, Melinda Myers shares quick, practical plant advice. The hour wraps at 3:46 with Taylor Corslin and Tracy Johnson breaki...

Taylor Corslin and Tracy Johnson join the show for a focused debate on 794. They give the arguments for both sides, pro & cons, and how the decision could reshape downtown Milwaukee.

Melinda Myers, the Plant Doctor, joins the show with quick, practical advice on keeping your garden healthy, tackling seasonal issues, and helping your plants thrive.

A fast, focused update with Adam Roberts covering the latest developments with AI rate shifts in Wisconsin, and insight from Tom Content on what it means for consumers.

A quick look at three big stories: Wisconsin’s housing market and how rising prices are reshaping demand, the latest on Ikea’s move into Madison, and Rivera’s take on whether MLB needs a salary cap to level the playing field.

The 5 o’clock hour tackles Walgreens store closures with Kyle Wallace and what they mean for city neighborhoods, followed by Dr. Jim Fredericks breaking down hantavirus concerns and how to stay safe. We get a TMJ4 weather update, then revisit the Alexis Patterson case with a newly released age-progressed image and powerful interview audio as the search for answers continues.

Dr. Jim Fredericks joins to break down concerns around hantavirus exposure. We cover how it spreads, the risks involved, and what people should know to stay safe as awareness grows around this serious illness.

Kyle Wallace joins to break down Walgreens store closures across the city. We dig into why locations are shutting down, what it means for affected neighborhoods, and the broader impact on access, safety, and local communities.

The 4 o’clock hour dives into the aftermath of the Zamparripa-Chambers fight with Adam Roberts, plus a troubling hit-and-run involving a construction worker. Mark McLain shares the powerful story behind police riding Harleys to D.C. to honor fallen officers, before Greg Matzek joins “The Ringer” to discuss his 100-hole golf marathon for the MAC Fund. We close with a deeply emotional update in the...

A newly released age-progressed photo shows what Alexis Patterson might look today. John shares audio and insights from when he covered the story back when in broke.

Greg Matzek joins “The Ringer” to talk about an incredible test of endurance—playing 100 holes of golf in a single day to raise money for the MAC Fund. We dive into the mission, the challenge, and how this unique outing is making a real impact in the fight against childhood cancer.

Mark McLain joins to discuss a powerful journey as police officers ride their Harleys to Washington, D.C., paying tribute to fallen officers. We explore the meaning behind the ride, the tradition it represents, and the stories that fuel this annual show of respect and remembrance.