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Wisconsin"s Afternoon News

Hosts John Mercure and Julia Fello bring you the latest in news and information from across Southeast Wisconsin every weekday afternoon.

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6:27

Tariffs, Trade, and Your Wallet: Breaking Down the...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/11

President Trump declares a new trade deal framework with China—but what does "subject to final approval" really mean? ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous joins Julia Fello and John Mercure to break it all down, including the potential impact on inflation, the markets, and yes—your July 4th fireworks.

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22:07

5 PM: Petty Irritations, Political Buzz & Parade Talk...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

John Mercure kicks off the 5 PM hour with a laugh — and a groan — listing life’s most irritating petty annoyances. Then CBS News’ Major Garrett brings Washington to Wisconsin with insights on the L.A. unrest, media rhetoric, and a proposed military parade. Lasty, Rep. Bob Donovan hops on to share his idea to fix the Milwaukee Street Takeovers.

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8:54

CBS' Major Garrett on Riots, Rhetoric, and the...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

CBS News' Major Garrett joins John Mercure and Julia Fello to cover the latest from Washington, including a planned military parade and reaction to ongoing unrest in L.A. It’s the pulse of politics, straight from D.C.

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25:32

4 PM: TikTok Legends, Tourism Wins & Tough Media...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

Connie Francis is a viral sensation again thanks to TikTok — John Mercure has the details. Then Julia Fello joins to celebrate Wisconsin's booming summer tourism, with golf courses and lake views drawing national praise. The conversation heats up with a debate on whether the media is fueling riots in L.A., before Dr. John Raymond breaks down Milwaukee’s latest health stats, including stroke risks and long COVID subtypes.

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10:07

Salt, Stress, and COVID: Dr. John Raymond on...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

Dr. John Raymond of the Medical College of Wisconsin joins John and Julia to discuss how salt contributes to stroke risk, the latest findings on broken heart syndrome, and the new classifications of long COVID.

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27:29

3 PM: School Board Sparks, Manhunt for a Wisconsin...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

John Mercure, Adam Roberts, and Julia Fello take you through a whirlwind 3 PM hour: quirky animal news with Milwaukee’s sheep roundup and Kaukauna’s eco-goats, a tense St. Francis School Board meeting that drew media scrutiny, and the intense manhunt for Travis Decker — the Wisconsin father accused of killing his three daughters. Plus, Rep. Bob Donovan weighs in on how to stop dangerous street takeovers in Milwaukee.

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9:34

Street Takeovers & Safety: Rep. Bob Donovan Weighs In

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

John Mercure and Julia Fello speak with Representative Bob Donovan about how Milwaukee can curb dangerous street takeovers. What’s being done, and what still needs to happen to protect our neighborhoods?

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8:02

Cameras, Coaches, and Closed Doors: Inside St....

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

Adam Roberts joins John Mercure and Julia Fello with details from TMJ4’s Megan Lee and Dan Selan’s tense visit to a St. Francis School Board meeting — where their presence sparked concern amid allegations against a high school coach.

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3:40

The 3 @ 3: Goats, Sheep & Connie Chung’s Love Life

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/10

John Mercure and Adam Roberts dive into today’s quirky headlines — from Milwaukee’s sheep roundup to Kaukauna’s eco-goats munching through invasives, and a peek into Connie Chung’s revealing new memoir that names names… including Maury Povich.

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20:07

5 PM: Military Intervention, Surviving Cancer &...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

In an emotional and urgent hour, Julia Fello shares Natasha McCants’ inspiring story of becoming cancer-free after a miraculous medical turnaround. John Mercure updates listeners on the start of the Lance Sijan airplane restoration project made possible by community support. Reporter Elizabeth Lintonen explains the disturbing details of an animal abuse case unfolding in Milwaukee, and ABC’s Alex Stone returns with the latest from Los Angeles, where military forces have been deployed amid violent

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27:40

4 PM: A Wild Emu, Local Impact on Tariffs & The...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

From heartfelt to hard-hitting, the 4 PM hour has it all. Meet the HAWS pet of the month with Jennifer Smejia and learn how you can adopt. Julia Fello reports on the growing manhunt for Travis Decker, accused of killing his daughters in Washington state. Lane Grindle breaks down the latest with the Brewers’, and CEO Gale Pence shares how Chinese tariffs and labor shortages are impacting his Wisconsin-based manufacturing business.

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8:18

Tariffs & Turmoil: One CEO’s Trade Reality

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

Gale Pence of Global Precision Industries discusses how Trump-era tariffs are affecting his Wisconsin business and why finding U.S. workers remains a major challenge.

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8:36

Manhunt in the Wilderness: The Search for Travis Decker

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

Julia Fello reports on the intense manhunt for Travis Decker, accused of killing his daughters, as law enforcement and the National Guard scour Washington’s rugged terrain.

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25:22

3 PM: Violence in LA, Street Takeovers in MKE &...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

John Mercure and Julia Fello guide you through the trending stories of the hour: a couple’s viral tornado wedding photo, Lambeau Field’s spot on the stadium bucket list, and a major update on the Lance Sijan airplane memorial. The duo also covers the CDC’s clean cruise ship rankings, an emotional juror interview from the Maxwell Anderson trial, and a deep dive into Sunday’s chaotic Milwaukee street takeover with Telly Hughes. Plus, ABC’s Alex Stone reports live on violent protests and military

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9:21

Tensions in LA: Raids, Protests & Military Response

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

ABC’s Alex Stone joins the show with a tense update from Los Angeles, where immigration raids sparked violent protests and triggered a federal military response.

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4:20

The 3 @ 3: Tornado Weddings, Memorial Revival &...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/09

John Mercure and Julia Fello break down the three most buzzworthy stories of the day: a dramatic tornado wedding photo, Lambeau Field's place in the ultimate sports stadium bucket list, and updates to the Lance Sijan airplane memorial.

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21:24

5 PM: Trial Aftermath, Legal Insight & Emotional...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/06

As the dust settles from the Maxwell Anderson murder trial, John Mercure and Julia Fello speak with key voices including defense attorney Anthony Cotton and TMJ4’s Mariam Mackar, who bring raw reflections from inside and outside the courtroom. Attorney Julius Kim also joins with expert legal insight into the swift and unanimous guilty verdict that has captured the state’s attention.

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6:02

Guilty on All Counts: TMJ4 News' Mariam Mackar Breaks...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/06

TMJ4’s Mariam Mackar joins John and Julia with details on today’s verdict in the Maxwell Anderson trial. She shares powerful reactions from both sides of the courtroom, including the heartfelt words from Sade Robinson’s mother.

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28:20

4 PM: Heroic Sacrifice, Courtroom Closure & Market Moves

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/06

From a grandfather’s final act of bravery to the community’s emotional reaction to the Maxwell Anderson verdict, John Mercure and Julia Fello share moments of heartbreak and heroism. Julia recounts the final hours of the trial, and we look back at the biggest stories of the week—including a FedEx shooting, Aaron Rodgers’ NFL move, and a volatile market update with Brian Jacobsen from Annex Wealth Management.

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9:20

Market Pulse: A Volatile Week Explained by Annex...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/06/06

Annex Wealth Management’s Brian Jacobsen joins John and Julia to break down this week’s market movements, surprising job report numbers, and what it all means for your financial future.

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