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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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27:46

2p: Go Badgers!

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two.Guests include Panthers Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bart Lundy and Animal Rights Activist Wayne Hsiung. We wrap up with a preview of the Brew Crew's Spring Training matchup.

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11:59

Animal Rights Activist Controversy Grows

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

Animal Rights Activist Wayne Hsiung shares his side of the story, following his release from jail after leading the charge to break into Ridglan Farms over the weekend and help take 23 beagles from the facility. Why does he feel this cause was worth the arrest?

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11:22

NIL Bill Passes in the Senate

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

Panthers Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bart Lundy talks about how the Wisconsin Senate passed bills to legalize online sports betting and establish college athlete NIL rules. Is the world of NIL moving away from its perception as "the wild west" and to a model that is more regulated? Does this legislation change your pitch to recruits? Are you now selling more professionalized experience at UWM compared to other mid-major programs in states without similar laws? The bill allocates $200,000 annually

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2:49

Top Two at Two - 3/18

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

1. We're just hours away from Washington County leaders taking up a controversial proposal to rename part of Highway K, after conservative activist Charlie Kirk. 2. The war with Iran has kept oil and gas prices high, and with that, airfare is also getting higher.

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26:38

1p: Full Circle Moment

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We also talk about how lines at airports across the nation are getting longer as more TSA officers call out sick and viewership falls short for this year's Academy Awards.

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6:08

The Big Dance Begins!

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how the annual process of determining the best college basketball team in the country has begun in Dayton, Ohio and won’t end until the 2026 NCAA champion is crowned in Indianapolis early next month. Considering that millions of fans are watching, many on their phones or office computers, workplace productivity is busted long before most brackets. Managers are faced with a dilemma, maintaining office morale or maintaining productivity.

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3:02

Three Big Things - 3/18

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

1. Turns out a Baywatch star was among the activists who broke into a controversial breeding facility in Dane County over the weekend. 2. The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, at a range between 3.5 and 3.75 percent. 3. The FAA just announced a new safety protocol to prevent collisions between planes and helicopters near busy airports.

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26:28

12p: Greyhound Wearing a Pink Dress

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We also talk about where to watch Brewers games without blackout restrictions, renderings of a new plaza at American Family Field, and why Vogue is "barking" up the wrong tree.

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12:57

Mullin Confirmation Hearing

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about how the confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin will take place in Washington D.C. today. President Trump nominated Mullin to replace Kristi Noem, who was removed following intense criticism over the department's handling of immigration and recent fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agent. Was it just standard hearing, or were there any fireworks? What is Mullin pledging to do? Is there any reason to believe he won’t be confirmed? House

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3:58

Now at Noon - 3/18

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/18

1. We're just hours away from Washington County leaders taking up a controversial proposal to rename part of Highway K, after conservative activist Charlie Kirk. 2. The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill that would provide taxpayer funding for University of Wisconsin athletic facilities to facilitate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments. 3. President Trump's new pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security faces tough questions today from the Senate Homeland Security Committee.

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25:13

2p: Roads Still Crunchy

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two.Guests include ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We also talk about how the naming rights for Lambeau Field may be up for grabs and the hot weather hitting the Brew Crew at Spring Training.

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10:56

Tech Tuesday: OpenAI Lawsuit

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how OpenAI is now getting sued by the makers of one of the most popular books in the world: the dictionary. Encyclopedia Brittanica, the company behind the Merriam Webster dictionaries, is taking the artificial intelligence firm to court, alleging OpenAI infringed on its copyright. It's not the first lawsuit of its kind, but even still, the outcome of the case is still deeply uncertain. Also, it was a busy week for the EV space, with Rivian and

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3:41

Top Two at Two - 3/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

1. The leader of the group who broke into a controversial breeding facility in Dane County was just released from jail. 2. A bipartisan bill to legalize statewide online sports betting through Wisconsin tribal gaming compacts is pending a crucial vote in the state Senate today.

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26:43

1p: Jenny, Wonder What She's Up To

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Animal Rights Activist Jennifer Tourkin and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with how one of the most common numerical passwords in the world is now being used as a support line for Cancer.

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11:52

Animal Rights Activist Shares Her Side

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

Jennifer Tourkin, who was among the animal rights activists who freed 23 beagles from Ridglan Farms, talks about what the experience was like breaking into the facility and taking out a beagle in her arms. Why does she feel like she didn’t do anything illegal and that this act was morally justified? What are her hopes for the future of Ridglan Farms? Why did her group call police upon their arrival? How does she describe the environment she witnessed while inside Ridglan Farms? How does she define

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3:02

Three Big Things - 3/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

1. President Trump has some unkind words for a senior counterterrorism official who resigned in protest over the US-led war against Iran. 2. Iran wants to move its World Cup games from the U.S to Mexico. 3. A new Gallup poll examines how Americans view their country's place on the world stage right now.

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27:18

12p: Bobcat in Your Pants

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy Patrick De Haan and Brewers Extra Innings Host Dominic Cotroneo. We wrap up with how "ant trafficking" is a thing, and couple of men have now been charged with it.

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10:13

Too Hot for Spring Training Games

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

Brewers Extra Innings Host Dominic Cotroneo talks about yesterday’s marathon game against the Dodgers with only one major offensive highlight for the Brewers, the four Brewers players going for gold during today’s World Baseball Classic, how heat could impact the Spring Training schedule, and a questionable article title...

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9:56

How Much More Pain at the Pump?

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy Patrick De Haan talks about how oil prices continue to fluctuate wildly because of the war with Iran. What happens if the war drags on for more weeks? When could gas prices start coming down?

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3:12

Now at Noon - 3/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/03/17

1. The leader of the group who broke into a controversial breeding facility in Dane County was just released from jail. 2. A bipartisan bill to legalize statewide online sports betting through Wisconsin tribal gaming compacts is pending a crucial vote in the state Senate today. 3. The top counter-terrorism official in the country is stepping down.

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