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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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7:27

An Unconventional Republican Convention

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how it’s a first in American history, as a major political party is breaking with the tradition of quadrennial conventions and holding one in a midterm year. What will the Republican event in Dallas feature? Will President Trump be in attendance? Why will this unprecedented convention have stiff competition for the attention of voters?

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3:53

Top Two at Two - 8/31

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

1. Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is on the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List. 2. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says changes to how MPD uses Flock are necessary.

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28:48

1p: Kablamo of Thunder

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include J. Jeffers & Co. Founder/CEO Josh Jeffers and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lindsey Slater. We also talk about Forbes' 8th annual America's Best Employers by state list and a nationwide grill brush recall.

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7:43

Crane Watch: Big Blue Building

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

J. Jeffers & Co. Founder/CEO Josh Jeffers talks about the recent TIF being awarded to 310 W. Wisconsin Avenue. How does TIF actually work? What is the latest with The Big Blue Building getting converted from an obsolete office building to apartments? Why are we living through a reprogramming, not reshaping, of Milwaukee’s skyline right now?

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4:38

Three Big Things - 8/31

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

1. Hundreds of families in Nepal and abroad are entering another day of waiting for news of their loved ones following last week's devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. 2. An idea for funding our County Parks from nearly a decade ago is being floated again. 3. Some political figures are facing new scrutiny over their use of prediction markets.

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28:46

12p: We'll Tire You Out on Midday

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and Kohn, Smith & Roth Criminal Defense Lawyer Jonathan Kohn.

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14:38

Josh Jacobs on NFL Exempt List

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

Kohn, Smith & Roth Criminal Defense Lawyer Jonathan Kohn talks about how Packers running back Josh Jacobs begins the season on the Commissioner's Exempt list. Why did it take so long for the DA to apply charges in this case? Jacobs’ legal team is suggesting that misdemeanor battery is different from domestic violence, but is it? We have not seen the video, but does he believe Jacobs’ defense team has seen it?

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8:34

Return on Your College Degree

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how a new report outlines which degree’s payoff, and which degree’s might leave you questioning the return on your degree. How does Wisconsin fair as a state to live and work?

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4:26

Now at Noon - 8/3

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/31

1. Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is on the NFL Commissioner's Exempt list. 2. ChatGPT is experiencing a major global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to send prompts or load conversations. 3. In the Grand Canyon, the search continues for at least 14 people believed to have been hiking around the trails where this weekend's deadly flash floods hit the canyon.

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27:24

2p: Cannabis & the Queen of Country

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

This hour of Wisconsin’s Midday News begins with the Top Two at Two, featuring the latest questions surrounding skeletal remains discovered in the Ben Larson investigation and new developments in a Hartland swatting case. We then hear from Mike Sickler of Terrasol and Stephanie Lembke of Canna Bloom Pharmacy about Wisconsin’s growing hemp and cannabis industry, its economic impact, and the evolving regulatory landscape. ABC News’ Rich Frankel joins to discuss the rapid growth of artificial

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4:33

Stories of the Strange: Squid Happens

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

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3:20

Top 2 at Two - 8/28

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

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23:57

1p: Mystery to Memory

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

This hour begins with the Three Big Things: the funeral of football player Adam Massman after his tragic medical emergency during a game, the six-month mark of the conflict involving Iran, and new legal developments involving Tony Romo. We then take a deeper look at the Ben Larson criminal complaint, including the stalking investigation that led authorities to discover skeletal remains and the questions that remain unanswered. Later, DEWD examines what your dashboard warning lights are trying to

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3:10

Three Big Things - 8/28/26

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

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27:59

12p: From Deepfakes to Deep Space

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

This hour of Wisconsin’s Midday News begins with Now at Noon, featuring the effort to authenticate a collection of mysterious skulls, the latest on the desperate search for survivors following catastrophic flooding in Nepal, and a look at the Brewers’ upcoming postgame concert. National Sports Law Institute Executive Director Matthew Mitten then breaks down the charges facing Packers running back Josh Jacobs, what rights he has, and whether the NFL could take disciplinary action. Later, ABC News’

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10:26

Josh Jacobs, NFL Discipline & the Road Ahead

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

National Sports Law Institute Executive Director Matthew Mitten discusses the charges facing Packers running back Josh Jacobs, what rights he has under the legal process, whether the NFL could take disciplinary action, and what fans should expect as the case moves forward.

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2:59

Now at Noon - 8/28

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/28

On Now at Noon, we discuss the effort to authenticate a collection of mysterious skulls and what experts hope to learn from their investigation. We also bring the latest on the desperate search for survivors following catastrophic flooding in Nepal and the challenges facing rescue crews. Plus, a look at the Brewers’ postgame concert and the entertainment awaiting fans at the ballpark.

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26:16

1p: Charges Filed Against Packers Player

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/27

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things.Guests include Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin and Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel. We wrap up with breaking news about Green Bay Packers' Josh Jacobs.

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6:46

Chinese Govt. Hack Bigger Than Thought

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/27

Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Rich Frankel talks about how the Justice Department and FBI said a Chinese government-backed hacking group has for years engaged in targeted attacks against hundreds of entities in the United States including NASA, National Institutes of Health, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Justice Department, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Senate and the Federal Reserve.

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7:10

Breaking Down Law Poll Results

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/27

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin breaks down the results of the latest poll regarding the outcome of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race. What should Tiffany be worried about moving forward? How accurate is this poll? Will there be more published leading up to the November election?

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