Wisconsin's Midday News

ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy talks about how President Trump announced on Thursday a permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, after the uproar over his temporary pick risked derailing the renewal of a key surveillance law. Trump said that he is nominating the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former U.S. Securities...

1. It is now increasingly likely that the authorization of a key intelligence tool will expire at the end of the day today. 2. The UFC is preparing to hold a fight night at the White House this weekend, on President Trump's 80th birthday. 3. Chai Vang has died. He was convicted of killing six deer hunters in Sawyer County in Wisconsin in 2004.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Wisconsin native/California resident Caitlin Morrall. We also talk about how Milwaukee Bucks Co-Owner Jimmy Haslam said last month that he'd like to resolve the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation "before the draft" and more confirmed cases of the screwworm.

Wisconsin native/California native Caitlin Morrall talks about how the federal trial for Jonathan Rinderknecht is underway in California. While Caitlin's home is still standing, she and her family have been displaced since January of 2025. How does she and others in her community view all of this? How are things progressing at home, is it nearing livability?

1. Southeastern Wisconsin is managing widespread power outages, road closures, and localized property damage after back-to-back rounds of severe thunderstorms rolled through the region. 2. The U.S. Men's National Team begins World Cup Play tonight against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. 3. The biggest IPO in history is taking place today.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include WTMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien. We also talk about SpaceX is making its debut on Wall Street tomorrow and a happy update to the Ridglan Farms beagle death in Florida.

1. We expect an intense period of storms to target southeastern Wisconsin this afternoon and early tonight. 2. Security is tightening in Los Angeles ahead of the first World Cup game kicking off Friday night.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include TMJ4 News Meteorologist Jacob Montesano. We also talk about the Chad Smith Foundation launching in Milwaukee, mailboat jumper tryouts in Lake Geneva, and honoring another Everyday Hero.

1. A new ad from Indian Motorcycle takes aim at Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker Harley Davidson. 2. The most widely watched sporting event in the world starts today. 3. SpaceX is making its debut on Wall Street tomorrow.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett and Annex Wealth Management President/CEO Dave Spano. We wrap up with the upcoming severe weather coming to Wisconsin.

Annex Wealth Management President/CEO Dave Spano talks about how because Social Security touches the lives of over 68 million Americans, Congress is heavily pressured to strike a bipartisan deal before the reserve funds are exhausted. If Social Security is baked into your retirement plan, is it wise to start building an alternative plan? Does he believe Social Security will ever truly dry up? Also...

ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks about how Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorizes U.S. Intelligence agencies collect communications from non-U.S. citizen targets overseas to include U.S. citizens if they are communicating with the foreign target without a warrant. What is the issue with the collection of FISA intelligence? Why is there a controvers...

1. Get ready for another round! We expect an intense period of storms to target southeastern Wisconsin this afternoon and early tonight. 2. The war in Iran sending inflation soaring with prices rising the fastest in three years. 3. Parts of the Pentagon are on lockdown right now, due to a shelter-in-place order.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Air Show Consultants President/CEO MSGT. Brian Allendorfer and Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin. We wrap up with the latest weather forecast.

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin includes Google’s mosquito release, heat safety across the U.S., and concerns about diseases spreading at the FIFA World Cup.

Air Show Consultants President/CEO MSGT. Brian Allendorfer talks about what to expect in this new era of the Milwaukee Air & Water Show. Why are the fan favorite Thunderbirds and Blue Angels missing from this year’s lineup? What are some new acts that stand out this year? What is his goal for the future of this iconic summer event?

1. Severe Thunderstorm Warning was just issued for Dodge, Jefferson, and Walworth Counties, and remains in effect until 3:15pm. 2. One of the former Ridglan Farms research dogs has died, just weeks after being removed from the controversial breeding and research facility in Dane County.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Milwaukee Tennis Classic President Christina Gilbertson, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen, and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how a trend that began over a decade ago is again showing up in crime statistics nationwide. From Miami to Chicago to San Francisco, motorists are finding their cars broken into and the airbags gone. Some cities are seeing a higher share of thefts than others and some car models have proven to be easier targets. Crime-prevention specialists are trying to...

Milwaukee Tennis Classic President Christina Gilbertson shares details of the 2026 event this week, as it will be a special event with its 50th anniversary being celebrated. Last year, The Milwaukee Tennis Classic made history as the first college tennis tournament in the country to secure NIL agreements with players. How has this approach changed player recruitment and tournament marketing? What...

1. Three rounds of strong storms are coming! 2. A new report says the Milwaukee Bucks want to wait until after the NBA Finals to secure a deal. 3. A better sunscreen is coming to the U.S.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include WTMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien and MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We wrap up with outrage over the conviction of a teenager in Texas.

MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about President Trump signing The Secure America Act, funding ICE and border patrol. What is the significance of this? Does the bill's passage end the 115-day DHS shutdown? U.S. inflation is tops 4% for the first time in three years. What are you hearing about how elected leaders on both sides of the aisle are managing this in the s...

TMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien talks about the multiple rounds of severe storms expected from early Wednesday morning to Thursday evening. What can people expect and what communities are the most at-risk of severe weather?

1. A heartbreaking update today to the Ridglan Farms beagles story. 2. A House oversight committee is behind closed doors today with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates who is testifying under oath about his three-year relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. 3. A new inflation report out today shows prices at their highest levels in three years.