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Wisconsin's Midday News
Hosted by 620 WTMJ · EN
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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Weekly Wellness: Water Safety
Jun 2500:09:32Tap to summarizeThe latest Weekly Wellness Check with the Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. Kellie Snooks who talks about June being Gun Violence Awareness Month, summer water safety, and bike/E-bike/E-scooter safety.
Transcribe →Three Big Things - 6/25
Jun 2500:04:36Tap to summarize1. Mental health services down on the farm. 2. Federal authorities say the World Cup has triggered the largest drone enforcement campaign ever seen at a U.S. sporting event, with more than 300 aircraft seized near stadiums since the tournament kicked off on June 11. 3. The show will go on! There are no plans to cancel the world premiere of "MKE MVP" at the Milwaukee Rep next season.
Transcribe →12p: It's a Real Pickle
Jun 2500:25:52Tap to summarizeWisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett and Celebrity Chef Adam Pawlak. We wrap up honoring an Everyday Hero.
Transcribe →Freshwater Food & Wine Festival Lineup
Jun 2500:09:16Tap to summarizeCelebrity Chef Adam Pawlak talks about how a new festival will take over the grounds in September, it's the Freshwater Food and Wine Festival. This week, the Headlining chefs are locked in, who’s included and why is this a big deal? At the center of the festival experience will be Freshwater’s Mainstage Performance Pavilion, what can fans expect at the mainstage? What will Adam be doing during the festival?
Transcribe →New Ransom Note in Guthrie Abduction
Jun 2500:08:52Tap to summarizeABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks about how the second ransom note from the supposed abductors of Nancy Guthrie in February appears to reveal that she had died shortly after the abduction but also indicated the death was unintentional. Then there is a statement about how she was "buried with nature". Most puzzling: the second note apparently contained no further financial demands or instructions about returning Nancy's remains. Why did the abductors send a note discussing her death and presumed burial, but no further demands found?
Transcribe →Now at Noon - 6/25
Jun 2500:04:06Tap to summarize1. A free speech group is calling on UW-Madison to end its investigation into the Animal Advocacy student group. 2. American help is on the way to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes overnight. 3. Here in Milwaukee: Summerfest weekend two starts today!
Transcribe →2p: Ran Too Long for News
Jun 2400:28:14Tap to summarizeWisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks Beat Reporter Jim Owczaraski and Avli Foods CEO Louie Alexakis. We wrap up with the severe thunderstorm warning underway.
Transcribe →What Led to the Giannis Trade
Jun 2400:15:01Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks Beat Reporter Jim Owczaraski talks about his recently published in-depth article breaking down the timeline of the Giannis trade and his quick skyrocket to fame in Milwaukee. Was there a singular flashpoint he can point to that signaled the beginning of the end? Is it possible to identify which of the following things contributed most to Giannis and the Bucks being at odds? Did the Bucks become a case study of what not to do?
Transcribe →Top Two at Two - 6/24
Jun 2400:02:19Tap to summarize1. Former Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is wasting no time getting to know his new teammates better. 2. The Wisconsin DNR and police in Waukesha County are actively investigating a drowning in Okauchee Lake.
Transcribe →1p: Bigger, Faster, Stronger
Jun 2400:25:14Tap to summarizeWisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also take a look at reliance on radio for storm warnings, before technology advanced.
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