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Wisconsin"s Midday News

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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4:01

Pump Prices Falling

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/16

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how with pump prices falling and personal income rising, gasoline is taking a smaller chunk out of the average American’s paycheck than in the past two decades. New data from the Energy Information Administration shows that less than 2% of personal disposable income is going into the gas tank. With winter on the way, the trend may continue.

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3:15

Now at Noon - 9/16

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/16

1. The 22-year-old accused of assassinating political activist Charlie Kirk is expected to be formally charged today. Prosecutors are preparing to file three charges against the Utah man, including a capital murder charge. In fact, we're less than an hour away from the Utah County Attorney’s Office holding a press conference about the charges. Tyler Robinson is being held under what's called “special watch”, which is essentially isolation, to ensure that others don't harm him or that he doesn't harm

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28:14

2p: Focus on the Good

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Writer and Director of ‘Malignant Practice’ Kristin Catalano. We also talk about the future of TikTok in the U.S., a message from above, and the new flavor of fall.

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10:00

'Malignant Practice' Screening

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

Writer and Director of ‘Malignant Practice’ Kristin Catalano talks about her medical experience, her goal to raise awareness through a new film, her choice to make the movie animated, and where you can see the film on screen.

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2:45

Top Two at Two - 9/15

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

1. She ran for Wisconsin Governor in 2018. Now, she’s doing it again. Today, Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys announced she’s entering the race for Wisconsin governor. In her campaign video she said, “extremists” are putting our nation’s democracy at risk. Kelda Roys is an attorney and small business owner. She represents Madison in the state Senate. Roys joins a growing list of gubernatorial candidates: Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and longtime beer

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29:57

1p: Birdie Juice

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust Coordinator Paul Van Auken, TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky, and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We wrap up with a new study about fumes on planes.

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6:18

Emmitt Smith's Warning

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how if a multimillionaire NFL legend can fall for a Ponzi scheme, so can the rest of us. That may be the lesson from the experience of former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, who claims in a lawsuit that he and several friends were duped into investing over $500,000 based on false promises of big returns. The suit claims that Smith’s funds were misappropriated by the defendants.

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12:10

Preventing Political Violence

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

Coordinator for the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust Paul Van Auken talks about the rise in political violence in the U.S. What are some of the reasons for this? What is his organization doing to prevent political violence? How is the organization reaching out to young adults specifically? How is perception involved in political violence? What are some challenges in getting the community involved? How is the organization gearing up for an election year in 2026?

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2:41

Three Big Things - 9/15

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

1. Looks like a cut is coming! The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week, when it holds its September meeting. The jobs market is slowing down and cutting interest rates has been one tactic used by the Fed to jumpstart hiring. The Fed has to balance a weakening jobs market and inflation, which is still high in some categories, especially at the grocery store. 2. A long list of hurdles ahead of a major funeral. Several high-level administration personnel and Republican Party

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28:03

12p: Particularly Delicious

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC's Ryan Amundson and Dr. Lyric Bartholomay from the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vectorborne Disease. We wrap up with a message from above for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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12:21

Historic Floods Lead to Mosquitoes

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

Director of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vectorborne Disease Dr. Lyric Bartholomay talks about a rise in mosquitoes following the standing water from Wisconsin’s historic flooding. How many kinds of mosquitoes are in Wisconsin? Which ones are the worst? What ideas are being tested to prevent mosquitoes?

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8:14

Stricter Air Rules in Wisconsin

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

Ryan Amundson from the MMAC talks about the EPA’s Stricter Air Rules for Wisconsin, car emissions testing, and EV vehicle popularity.

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3:30

Now at Noon - 9/15

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/15

1. She ran for Wisconsin Governor in 2018. Now, she’s doing it again. Today, Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys announced she’s entering the race for Wisconsin governor. In her campaign video she said, “extremists” are putting our nation’s democracy at risk. Kelda Roys is an attorney and small business owner. She represents Madison in the state Senate. Roys joins a growing list of gubernatorial candidates: Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and longtime beer

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27:43

1p: Magic #27

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/12

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen and Retired MPD Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell. We also talk the Week 2 victory for the Green Bay Packers.

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10:55

Street Takeovers Today vs. Then

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/12

Retired MPD Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell talks about how the street takeovers people are experiencing today in Milwaukee are different from his days as a police officer patrolling the city. Why can we assume these people most likely don’t carry guns? How do the citations given out differ? Should they be stricter?

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7:44

Pack Yack - Week 2

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/12

Wisconsin's Midday News talks about the Packers versus Lions victory, how do we feel about the white uniforms? Who got added to the injury report and for how long?

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3:52

Three Big Things - 9/12

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/12

1. A "watershed moment in American history." That's what Utah Governor Spencer Cox is calling the deadly shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk. During today's press conference when investigators announced a suspect is now in custody, Cox compared Wednesday's assassination to the political and cultural upheaval of the late 1960s. He urged all Americans to tone things down. Cox said this is a turning point. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah is now in custody for Kirk's killing. He was caught in

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28:06

12p: White Cheese Heads

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/12

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include CBS News White House Correspondent Aaron Navarro and Director of University Relations at Northern Iowa Pete Moris. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

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10:14

Neighboring State Rate for College Students

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/12

Director of University Relations at Northern Iowa University Pete Moris talks about how fall enrollment numbers are out, and the results speak to the success of UNI's Neighboring State Rate which allows students from Wisconsin, or other neighboring states, to pay in-state tuition.

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9:12

Ideology of Charlie Kirk's Shooter

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/09/12

White House Reporter Aaron Navarro talks about how suspect is now in custody for the deadly shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk. Investigators identified the man as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. How was Robinson caught? What do we know about Robinson and his ideology based on what was written on bullet casings? How is Utah responding?

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