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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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2p: Not a Fan of Consolation Matches
Yesterday00:28:05Tap to summarizeWisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include WISN 12 Political Director Matt Smith. We also talk about a big development in the debate over changing the clocks twice a year, Milwaukee Brewers roster moves, and current Air Quality/Heat Advisory.
Transcribe →What's Next for Sara Rodriguez?
Yesterday00:09:05Tap to summarizeWISN 12 Political Director Matt Smith talks about how new details are emerging regarding the former campaign manager for Sara Rodriguez. What do court records indicate? Is this a death blow for her? Do you expect David Crowley and Missy Hughes’ endorsements to be redirected? Will Governor Evers remain neutral or is there reason to believe he’ll make an endorsement before the primary? Is there any reason to believe Rodriguez will not participate in the upcoming debate?
Transcribe →Top Two at Two - 7/15
Yesterday00:03:42Tap to summarize1. The entire state of Wisconsin is currently under a statewide Air Quality Advisory, due to wildfire smoke. 2. The Wisconsin DNR announced the restitution received as part of a 2025 Green Lake County Circuit Court ruling against a kayaker who staged his death, Ryan Borgwardt, was used to purchase new sonar equipment for emergency response to public safety incidents and natural resource protection cases.
Transcribe →1p: Not Trusting a Robot
Yesterday00:25:16Tap to summarizeWisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with how a new proposal from MCTS would cut bus services to 25% in 2027.
Transcribe →Dr. Robot to Surgery, STAT!
Yesterday00:07:07Tap to summarizeABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about for the first time, surgeons have operated through humanoid robots, removing gallbladders in two procedures, a key step before any human trials can be carried out. Why have researchers behind the experiment labeled it as a success? What are a few important caveats to keep in mind?
Transcribe →Three Big Things - 7/15
Yesterday00:03:30Tap to summarize1. President Donald Trump wants Immigration and Customs Enforcement to continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them. 2. The nationwide fallout over two fatal ICE shootings over the past several days continues, with the agency now stepping in. 3. The family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells is preparing to meet with the local District Attorney today.
Transcribe →12p: Happy National Hotdog Day!
Yesterday00:26:32Tap to summarizeWisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include GasBuddy VP of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan and MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We also talk about a bill to keep Daylight Saving Time all year long, passing in the House.
Transcribe →He's In Every Room in Washington
Yesterday00:10:26Tap to summarizeMeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about how the President is expected to deliver a primetime address from the White House Thursday night. Are his planned comments worthy of a primetime address? Are Republicans in Washington concerned that the rising costs of just about everything will hurt them come election time? The President indicated a 20% toll on cargo ships coming through the Strait would be collected, but now he's pulling back on that idea, why? Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee today is expected to proceed as scheduled, despite the vacancy left by the death of Lindsey Graham. What is the significance of this?
Transcribe →Worst Case Scenario for Fuel Costs
Yesterday00:07:53Tap to summarizeGasBuddy VP of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan talks about how the war with Iran appears to intensify today, after CENTCOM announced the U.S. has completed another round of strikes on Iran targeting "coastal defense systems". What does this mean for the cost of oil and what you’ll be paying at the pump? Do current escalations mirror the conditions that caused that initial historic shock? If the U.S. resumes a full naval blockade, what is the absolute worst-case scenario for U.S. fuel availability?
Transcribe →Now at Noon - 7/15
Yesterday00:04:26Tap to summarize1. The entire state of Wisconsin is currently under a statewide Air Quality Advisory, due to wildfire smoke. 2. Today marks a major money deadline for Wisconsin's governor's race. 3. A bipartisan Wisconsin panel in Wisconsin finds that Elon Musk likely broke state law when he handed out checks to voters in the 2025 state supreme court election.
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