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Wisconsin's Midday News

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Hosted by Greg Matzek and Jessica Tighe, Wisconsin’s Midday News is Wisconsin’s touchpoint throughout the day for reliable, accurate, and relevant news stories. Greg is a familiar voice on WTMJ as the station’s top authority on Wisconsin sports. Tighe is an Emmy-nominated journalist with nearly two decades of news experience, including seven years at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Together, they will cover the top stories of the day, provide updates on developing stories, and more.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Three Big Things - 5/15 15.05.2026

1. As President Trump returns from his summit in Beijing today, he returns without a promise from China's President that they will put pressure on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Oklahoma is the latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns. Oklahoma is the 12th state to file a lawsuit against Roblox. Three states, including Alabama, Nevada, and West Virginia, have reached settleme...

12p: Rake It Up! 15.05.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ESPN Wisconsin Co-Host Jason Wilde and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

Staying Ahead of Hantavirus 15.05.2026

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how a “cluster” of hantavirus cases that began aboard Dutch cruise liner in the Atlantic Ocean has heightened worldwide concern about the rare but potentially deadly virus. The World Health Organization says there’ve been 11 reported cases of hantavirus, including three deaths, related to the MV Hondius. In the United States, 23 people are now being moni...

Packers 2026 Schedule Release 15.05.2026

ESPN Wisconsin Co-Host Jason Wilde talks about the Green Bay Packers 2026 schedule release. Do the Packers get any input into the schedule making? Are Packers fans reacting favorably to this schedule? Which matchups will be the highlights for fans?

Now at Noon - 5/15 15.05.2026

1. Students at Riverside Middle School in Watertown are in cautionary lockdown due to safety concerns over a planned student protest. 2. There are no known cases of hantavirus in the United States.

2p: Miz on the Mound 13.05.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Media Specialist Corey Viars from the Wisconsin Humane Society of Green Bay and Milwaukee Bucks Assistant General Manager Milt Newton.

Predictions for Bucks' #10 Pick 13.05.2026

Milwaukee Bucks Assistant General Manager Milt Newton talks about the NBA Combine underway now. From a scouting perspective, what does the 10th pick in this draft mean? Is there a different dynamic to this year's combine given how many college players are making significant money playing in college? Does he expect the depth of the draft to be altered given how many players may opt to return to col...

More Beagles Come to Wisconsin 13.05.2026

Media Specialist Corey Viars from the Wisconsin Humane Society of Green Bay talks about how the organization picked up about 130 Ridglan Farms beagles earlier this week. When will the next group of beagles arrive and what is the plan upon arrival? What sort of testing has already been done on the first group of dogs brought to your location on Monday? When do you imagine these dogs will be availab...

Top Two at Two - 5/13 13.05.2026

1. It's been a very busy week for the Wisconsin Humane Society. 2. Health officials continue to monitor the cruise ship passengers who were on board during a Hantavirus outbreak.

1p: Wishing Rainwater Was Beer 13.05.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Jacob Montesano, and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan.

Netflix Accused of Spying on Users 13.05.2026

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of tracking users’ viewing habits and other data and then sharing the information with data brokers. The lawsuit argues that Netflix uses “intentional engineering” to keep track of what subscribers are watching and for how long. The company calls the lawsui...

Weekly Wellness: Healthy County Challenge 13.05.2026

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston includes a Hantavirus update, the Healthy County Challenge, Lewy Body Dementia, and a link between PFAS link and childhood cancer.

Three Big Things - 5/13 13.05.2026

1. Today at the Capitol, the Wisconsin State Assembly is expected to vote on a major tax relief package. 2. Health officials continue to monitor the cruise ship passengers who were on board during a Hantavirus outbreak. 3. The NFL Announces its slate of international games for the upcoming regular season and the Packers are not included.

12p: Know the Name, Year, Artist 13.05.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include UW Board of Regents Chair of the UW Presidential Search Committee Dr. Ashok Rai and Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We wrap up with an update on how much money was raised for the MACC Fund during The Ringer event that Greg participated in.

Purpose of President's Trip to China 13.05.2026

Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about the purpose of the President's two-day trip to China. Is this more about navigating the war with Iran or negotiating future trade agreements? What does a successful trip look like? Does the inclusion of Elon and Tim Cook make it feel less like a Presidential visit and more like a business meeting? Does that matter? President...

Process of Finding a New UW System President 13.05.2026

UW Board of Regents Chair of the UW Presidential Search Committee Dr. Ashok Rai talks about how the committee will incorporate feedback from students, faculty, and staff across all 13 campuses, not just UW-Madison. How does he work to manage differing priorities of a 25-person committee? Is there a specific, actionable timeline for the committee to begin reviewing candidates? Does the relationship...

Now at Noon - 5/13 13.05.2026

1. It's been a very busy week for the Wisconsin Humane Society. 2. Health officials from around the world continue to monitor the cruise ship passengers, and others, who may have been exposed to the Andes strain of the Hantavirus. 3. The Attorney General in Texas is taking Netflix to task regarding its collection and sale of user information and habits.

2p: Gina Hacks the Rundown 12.05.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We also talk about an important Milwaukee County Committee meeting, a spoon silencer, and Starbucks' Summer Menu.

Tech Tuesday: Google Hackers 12.05.2026

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how on Monday, Google announced it discovered a group of hackers trying to exploit a "Zero-Day" vulnerability in an unnamed two-factor authentication tool. The tech company's Threat Intelligence Group says it believes its intervention stopped the malicious action for now, but had it not intervened bad actors could've orchestrated a "mass exploi...

Top Two at Two - 5/12 12.05.2026

1. The search is officially on for the new Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin. 2. There was a short court hearing for Tiger Woods today after his March arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.

1p: Try Out That New Speedo 12.05.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin Senior Director of Investigations Lisa Schiller and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also talk about as part of its #LetsGetLostwithWIZZ campaign, Wizz Air chartered a flight to an unknown destination, but where did passengers land?

BBB: College Grad Scams 12.05.2026

Senior Director of Investigations for the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin Lisa Schiller talks about how new graduates can avoid common scams during this time in their lives. Why is it important to know the terms of your student loans? Why should grads be wary of unsolicited messages about unpaid tuition? How can grads do research before accepting jobs or job interviews? What are some comm...

Three Big Things - 5/12 12.05.2026

1. Authorities are now looking into how security personnel at Denver's airport missed spotting a trespasser who was killed by a plane Friday night. 2. A federal court unsealed an indictment today charging three defendants with conspiring to defraud the United States after the ship the Dali knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused the death of six construction workers. T 3. The latest i...

12p: Honor to be Nominated 12.05.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include CBS News Correspondent Linda Kenyon and Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy. We also talk about We Energies revealing the top names in its peregrine falcon chick naming contest.

Sweeping the Yankees 12.05.2026

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about how the Crew swept the Yankees, expectations for Sproat’s outing tonight, and the intimidating Padres lineup they’ll be facing in this series.

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