Wisconsin's Afternoon News

The 3@3 5-5-26

The 5 PM hour kicks off with Lane Grindle delivering the latest on Chourio and Vaughn’s injury status and what it means for tonight’s matchup. At 5:16, Landmark Credit Union CEO Tim Mackay joins the show to outline the growing threat of scams targeting older adults and how families can help protect loved ones from fraud. The hour wraps at 5:46 with a replay of retired MPD Detective Eric Draeger’s...

Tim Mackay, CEO of Landmark Credit Union, joins the show to discuss the growing number of scams targeting older adults and what families can do to help protect their loved ones. He breaks down the most common tactics scammers use, the warning signs to watch for, and the steps financial institutions are taking to keep customers safe. The segment also highlights practical ways to start conversations...

Lane Grindle joins the show with the latest on injury updates for Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn, breaking down what their status means for the lineup. He also previews tonight’s matchup, key storylines to watch, and the factors that could shape the game’s outcome.

The 4 PM hour opens with WTMJ’s Erik Bilstad highlighting another Everyday Hero. At 4:16, wood artist Ike Wynter joins the show to discuss his handcrafted collaboration with the Milwaukee Brewers, walking through his creative process and a recent collaboration with the Milwaukee Brewers. At 4:36, Adam Roberts covers the latest developments surrounding the Minocqua Brewing owner and the public reac...

Rose Gray joins the show to break down the latest developments involving Spirit Airlines, offering insight into what travelers should know, how recent changes may affect upcoming trips, and what trends she’s watching in the broader travel landscape.

Adam Roberts covers the growing controversy surrounding the owner of Minocqua Brewing, outlining what was said, how the public reacted, and why the comments have sparked such strong debate across Wisconsin.

Wood artist Ike Wynter joins the show to talk about his new collaboration with the Milwaukee Brewers, sharing how the project came together, the inspiration behind his designs, and what it means to bring handcrafted artistry into the ballpark experience. He walks through his creative process, the materials he works with, and how Milwaukee’s baseball culture shaped the final pieces.

The 3 PM hour opens with The 3 at 3 — a look at rising Brewers game costs, a light moment involving Marco Rubio at a wedding, and WE Energies extending voting in its popular peregrine falcon naming contest. At 3:16, the focus shifts to questions surrounding the Milwaukee Public Schools budget after reports of staff attending a conference at the Chula Vista water‑park resort in the Dells, with lawm...

Telly Hughes breaks down the reaction to comments made by the owner of Minocqua Brewing, whose statement about offering free drinks upon the death of a political figure sparked widespread criticism. The segment looks at how the remarks were received, why they generated backlash, and what this means for the business as community and political leaders respond.

This segment examines concerns surrounding the Milwaukee Public Schools budget after reports surfaced about staff attending a conference at the Chula Vista water‑park resort in the Wisconsin Dells. Lawmakers are continuing to review whether the trip represented an appropriate use of district funds, what oversight measures are in place, and how this fits into the broader conversation about MPS spen...

Today’s 3 at 3 runs through three standout stories: new attention on the rising cost of attending a Brewers game, a light political moment as Marco Rubio is spotted at a wedding, and WE Energies extending voting for its popular peregrine falcon naming contest.

John and Julia were next joined by WTMJ News reporter Adam Roberts to preview this week's episode of Reporter's Notebook talking about a discovery at the Chicago Tribune building. John and Julia were then joined by Steve Baas from the Wisconsin Transportation Builders' Association to talk about the new advertising campaign to help reduce worker deaths in construction zones. "We've got to be kinder...

John and Julia were joined by Annex Wealth Management Chief Economic Strategist Dr. Brian Jacobsen to explain why it was a good week for the markets.

John and Julia were then joined by Steve Baas from the Wisconsin Transportation Builders' Association to talk about the new advertising campaign to help reduce worker deaths in construction zones. "We've got to be kinder to each other."

Next, John and Julia were joined on the phone by Dr. Patrick Jost from Orthopedic Associates of Wisconsin to talk about what happened to Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff after yesterday's game. 

3 @ 3 1. Gas prices are skyrocketing in Wisconsin and across the country. 2. There was a construction worker hit and run in Madison. 3. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been put on the 15-day injured list The City of Milwaukee is looking towards making residents bag their leaves due to how street leaves have clogged the city's sewer system, but not everyone is for this. Alderman Scot...

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge David Borowski joined John and Julia on the phone to talk about the controversies on closing off Water Street's bar district in Downtown Milwaukee (as well as the food truck curfew) and if it was a viable solution. Judge Borowski called it a "pretend solution," punishing food truck operators more than the loitering offenders outside. They also asked him if he w...

The City of Milwaukee is looking towards making residents bag their leaves due to how street leaves have clogged the city's sewer system, but not everyone is for this. Alderman Scott Spiker joined WTMJ hosts John Mercure and Julia Fello, who called it an overreaction. They also asked Spiker about his colleague Bob Bauman who wants to institute a curfew for food trucks downtown, and if it was a goo...

1. Gas prices are skyrocketing in Wisconsin and across the country. 2. There was a construction worker hit and run in Madison. 3. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been put on the 15-day injured list

5P: A seat up for grabs

TMJ4's Charles Benson talks Wisconsin's next Supreme Court election

Milwaukee to Madison by train could be coming soon!

King Charles meets with the President