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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

Now at Noon - 6/17 17.06.2026

1. The Dow Jones hits a new record. 2. The formal revocation hearing process is underway to determine if Gentlemen's Club "On the Border" will lose its liquor and entertainment licenses. 3. Thousands of fans will head to the Summerfest grounds tonight for round two of Garth Brooks.

2p: I Like Seeing the Emotion 16.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Wisconsin Olympic hopeful Sam Blaskowski. We also talk about Garth Brooks kicking off two nights of shows in Milwaukee tonight, more Ridglan Farms beagles being released, and an aggressive red-winged blackbird in the Village of Shorewood.

Wisconsin Olympic Hopeful 16.06.2026

Wisconsin native and one of the fastest men in the world Sam Blaskowski talks about how in his first season as a pro, he clocked a 9.89 100-meter dash in Nashville, only two athletes in the World have gone faster in 2026. What does his schedule look like for the rest of the summer? The Olympics are two years away, is it fair to say your preparation has begun? How did attending UW-La Crosse prepare...

Top Two at Two - 6/16 16.06.2026

1. A new lawsuit from Minocqua Brewing Company takes aim at Wisconsin's alcohol regulations. 2. Details are spotty regarding what is in the so-called Memorandum of Understanding, the agreement the White House says it will sign with Iran, on Friday.

1p: Variety of Rain 16.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ESPN Host Evan Cohen, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lindsey Slater, and WTMJ Reporter Nazir Spencer.

Possible Giannis Outcomes: "The Curveball" 16.06.2026

Unsportsmanlike Host Evan Cohen talks about how Giannis leaving Milwaukee could impact jobs and tourism in the area, why he believes this is messier behind-the-scenes than we think, and which scenarios could make Giannis more attractive to prospective teams.

Murphy's Message to Coop 16.06.2026

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about Cooper Pratt coming up to the big leagues, The Miz’s most recent historic start, NL Co-Players of the Week, and where Adam gets his hair cut when he’s in Milwaukee.

Three Big Things - 6/16 16.06.2026

1. The bestselling solo artist in U.S. history performs at Summerfest’s largest stage starting tonight. 2. The migration of the screwworm! 3. The results are in and there are no James Beard Award winners from Wisconsin this year.

12p: Big Water Ride Person? 16.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel and Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy. We wrap up with an appearance from the Vice President on 'The View'.

FBI Thwarts UFC Plot 16.06.2026

FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel talks about how last week, the FBI announced, "Operation Riptide," an ongoing, coordinated law enforcement campaign targeting criminal actors and the key services they rely on. The result of an Executive Order signed by President Trump, Operation Riptide's aim is to protect Americans from cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes, but will it make the intern...

Now at Noon - 6/16 16.06.2026

1. ABC News has learned of a foiled plot to attack the UFC matches over the weekend on the White House lawn. 2. Luigi Mangione was due back in court today and for the second time this month. 3. Ridglan Farms is releasing more beagles.

2p: Never Shortened Up 15.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News wraps up with your Top Two at Two. Guests include Big Dog Ranch Rescue Founder/Owner/CEO Lauree Simmons and Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel. We wrap up with comments from HHS Secretary RFK Jr. on the release of the remaining Ridglan Farms beagles.

Releasing Remaining Ridglan Beagles 15.06.2026

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Founder/Owner/CEO Lauree Simmons talks about how Ridglan Farms is releasing its remaining beagles, after coming to an agreement with the organization. What does this mean to her personally? What did the sale of the beagles include? When will the beagles be released? Why is there a gap in between the release of the remaining beagles? Where are efforts going to be focused next?

Top Two at Two - 6/15 15.06.2026

1. Ridglan Farms is releasing its remaining beagles. 2. Several of the skydivers killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers.

1p: Where the Heck is Cape Verde? 15.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include J. Jeffers & Co. President/CEO Josh Jeffers and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lindsey Slater. We wrap up with how with a US/Iran peace agreement signed this week, average gas prices are down significantly around the country.

Welcoming Lindsey Slater to WMDN! 15.06.2026

TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lindsey Slater gives the forecast for the week ahead and breaks down her departure from WISN Channel 12 and her Christmas tradition!

Crane Watch: The Everett 15.06.2026

J. Jeffers & Co. President/CEO Josh Jeffers talks about how last week, WHEDA announced their annual tax credit awards. This is a super competitive, once per year process. There were 8 projects totaling 709 affordable housing units that were approved to move ahead in Milwaukee. What are the projects and how do they span new construction? Also approved just last week is a major new 200-unit luxury a...

Three Big Things - 6/15 15.06.2026

1. Agreement secured, every dog is coming out. Ridglan Farms, a breeding and research facility that's been in business in Dane County for 60 years, has agreed to sell and donate its remaining dogs. 2. The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a deal to bring their nearly four-month war to an end, with both sides declaring the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts. 3. A ti...

12p: Summerfest Week! 15.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and Executive Producer of Broadcast and Live Events for the Milwaukee Bucks Johnny Watson. We also talk about how two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup mascots were used in a high-profile drug raid.

From Milwaukee to the World Cup Stage 15.06.2026

Executive Producer of Broadcast and Live events for the Milwaukee Bucks Johnny Watson talks about overseeing the in-stadium experience in Kansas City. How did this opportunity come about? You've got fans who speak Arabic, Spanish, Dutch, German, and English in the stands, they all want to feel “at home”. How challenging is this from a language perspective? What was the budget given for this event?...

MMSD Water Quality Accusations 15.06.2026

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how The Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewage District is usually only headline news when there is a sewer overflow, but now accusations are being made about how it is operating and the impact on water quality, maintenance of equipment, and its public reporting. What’s driving these headlines? New numbers just came out from VISIT Milwaukee showing the economic im...

Now at Noon - 6/15 15.06.2026

1. A new lawsuit from Minocqua Brewing Company takes aim at Wisconsin's alcohol regulations. 2. UK is banning social media for children under the age of 16. 3. It caught fire during the pandemic, a TikTok challenge that had young people taking large doses of Benadryl to get high.

2p: Can't Leave on a Cliffhanger 12.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. We talk about Giannis Watch: Phase II, Week in Review, Summerfest Soundchecks, and how Wisconsin native and one of the fastest men in the world Sam Blaskowski will join us on the show next week.

Top Two at Two - 6/12 12.06.2026

1. An officer-involved shooting leaves a person in unknown condition on Milwaukee's northwest side. 2. The U.S. Men's National Team begins World Cup Play tonight against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

1p: Miz on the Mound 12.06.2026

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We wrap up with a spotlight on the Milwaukee Brewers PA Announcer.

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