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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 - 7/8 08.07.2026

1. The Vice President of the United States is now here in Milwaukee. 2. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is bringing together leaders from the city's port, development, and public works teams to submit his official guidance to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding the future of I-794. 3. We now know the identities of two of the three kids who died on Geneva Lake on Friday.

12p: Hangover is Lifting 08.07.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Wisconsin's Afternoon News Co-Host Julia Fello and MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We also talk about stabilizing a building in Manhattan.

"I'm Not Surprised" About Dugan Sentencing 08.07.2026

MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane reacts to the fate of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, after covering the story in Milwaukee a year ago for CBS News. The memorandum of understanding between Iran, and the U.S. is over, according to President Trump, how have lawmakers from both parties demanded transparency on the 60-day negotiation window? Does this reshape the upcom...

Now at Noon - 7/8 08.07.2026

1. Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is about to find out her fate. 2. Vice President JD Vance is in Milwaukee today scheduled to deliver remarks regarding the administration's efforts to combat health care and benefit fraud. 3. President Trump says the ceasefire deal with Iran is over.

12p: Shortie Show 07.07.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy. We wrap up early for Brewers coverage.

Doubleheader Weirdness 07.07.2026

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about the timing and reason behind the roster moves made by the Crew ahead of today’s doubleheader and which milestone the franchise just reached.

Now at Noon - 7/7 07.07.2026

1. A Milwaukee man gets 15 years behind bars for supplying the fentanyl that led to a deadly overdose last year. 2. A proposed data processing facility is now off the table for the former Walmart site at the Midtown Center. 3. The older you are, the more likely you are to trust other people, according to the results of a new Marquette Law School Poll.

2p: Goodbye to Portis, Too! 06.07.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Animal Rights Activist Jennifer Tourkin and Milwaukee Police Association President Alex Ayala and Vice President Joel Moeller. We wrap up with a goodbye to Giannis...and of course, the Mayor of Milwaukee.

Dangerous Holiday Weekend for MPD 06.07.2026

Milwaukee Police Association President Alex Ayala and Vice President Joel Moeller talk about how within the span of just four days, Milwaukee police released body cam video from two separate officer-involved shootings. Are they worried people will stop seeing these shootings for what they are, as more videos are released? How are officers trained to resolve these encounters? What doesn't the camer...

Becoming a Felon After Breaking Out Beagles 06.07.2026

Animal Rights Activist Jennifer Tourkin talks about being officially charged in the mass rescue at Ridglan Farms. What charges does she face? Would she do the same thing again, now knowing the outcome? How has this experience changed her? How is she feeling about now being labeled as a “felon”?

Top Two at Two - 7/6 06.07.2026

1. The National Weather Service says they will release additional details from its storm survey this week, as restoration efforts continue in Walworth County. 2. Some World Cup fans and players are now calling foul after a top U.S. player's suspension was lifted ahead of tonight's match against Belgium, after a conversation between the organization's leadership and President Trump.

1p: Thank You, Giannis 06.07.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include J. Jeffers & Co. Founder/CEO Josh Jeffers and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with Giannis' goodbye message to Milwaukee.

MKE Entering a New Real Estate Cycle? 06.07.2026

J. Jeffers & Co. Founder/CEO Josh Jeffers breaks down if Milwaukee is entering a new real estate cycle. Why has multifamily housing become more selective? What remains the weakest sector? Which markets face the biggest challenge? Why are condos making a comeback? What is Wauwatosa going to do with a recently acquired church to further development?

Three Big Things - 7/6 06.07.2026

1. The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, will make a stop in Milwaukee this week. 2. The Milwaukee Brewers will send Jacob Misiorowski and William Contreras to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. 3. President Trump rang a "golden" bell from the Oval Office this morning to open the trading day at the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ.

12p: Love Story 06.07.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and Dynamic Events Event Planner David Caruso.

Inside the Taylor/Travis Wedding 06.07.2026

Dynamic Events Event Planner David Caruso talks about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding over the weekend. Why was the ceremony so intimate despite being held inside Madison Square Garden? How can big spaces be transformed to feel cozier? Does privacy equal intimacy? Why were the vows so important and will this set a new trend?

Tapping Into Lake Michigan for Tap Water 06.07.2026

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how Pewaukee is exploring how to tap into Lake Michigan’s water through Milwaukee, what are the chances this happens? Milwaukee County is facing a huge cost increase for potentially replacing the courthouse, what’s driving the cost increase, and what is the impact on taxpayers? Reflecting on the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, where do we stan...

Now at Noon - 7/6 06.07.2026

1. Hundreds of people in Lake Geneva are starting the new week still without power, after that terrible storm on Friday. 2. President Trump says FIFA made a “brilliant” decision to allow a top player on the U.S. men's team to compete tonight against Belgium in the World Cup. 3. The preliminary hearing just started for the man accused of killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

12p: Short Show! 02.07.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett. We wrap up with the Week in Review before Brewers baseball!

ATM Jackpotting 02.07.2026

ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks about how the FBI arrested four Venezuelan nationals who emptied multiple ATMS, totaling $500,000. What can banks, credit unions, and ATMs do to thwart these thefts? How were these thieves caught? What warning signs can watch out for when using an ATM?

Now at Noon - 7/2 02.07.2026

1. We’re now less than a week away from former Milwaukee County Judge Hannan Dugan’s sentencing in the ICE obstruction case. 2. A number of new Wisconsin laws are taking effect this week. 3. The gates to Summerfest just reopened for the final weekend, with tonight’s headliner Muse!

2p: Definitely on the Injured List 01.07.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane and with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin. We wrap up with the milestone for the Ridglan Farms saga.

Weekly Wellness: Fireworks Safety 01.07.2026

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin includes fireworks safety, how high temperatures affect different social groups, and what to know about injectable peptides.

What is the Barbie Pool? 01.07.2026

MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about the upcoming America 250th events and how the federal agencies are handling security challenges to protect both the public and high-profile government figures. The Great American State Fair opened June 25th on the national mall as a centerpiece of the American 250th celebrations in D.C., how's it going? What's the latest with...

Top Two at Two - 7/1 01.07.2026

1. Today marks a major milestone in a years-long effort by animal rights activists to shut down Ridglan Farms in Dane County. 2. The University of Wisconsin appoints a new Athletics Director, and his name is Shawn Eichorst.

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