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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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19:30

5 PM: Screen Time Effects, A Sit Down With Charles...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

John Mercure and Julia Fello discuss the negative effects of screen time on children’s development, provide a political round-up with TMJ4’s Charles Benson, and dive into how Presdient Trump's tariffs could be hurting local Wisconsin Farms!

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8:02

TMJ4's Charles Benson visit with Secretary Sean Duffy

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

TMJ4’s Charles Benson joins John Mercure and Julia Fello for a political round-up, and insights from Charles’ interview with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as well as the effort to build air traffic controllers.

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24:10

4 PM: Lead Hazards in Schools, Uecker’s Sausage...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

John Mercure and Julia Fello dive into Milwaukee's lead contamination concerns in schools, Usinger’s Sausage honoring Bob Uecker, and the ongoing issues in Wisconsin’s prison system, including the latest inmate deaths and investigations into misconduct. They also look at the economic impact of trade tariffs on construction with expert, Chris Coryell

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8:33

Deadly Secrets: The Mysterious Deaths of Gene Hackman...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett dives into the perplexing deaths of actor Gene Hackman, his wife, and one of their dogs. With no signs of external injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, or clear answers, investigators are left to piece together a puzzle of deadly possibilities. Could it have been a freak accident, a targeted murder, or something far more sinister?

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5:04

Tariffs Hitting the Construction Industry

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

Chris Coryell, founder of Coryell Roofing, discusses how the 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada are impacting the construction industry both locally and nationally, from rising material costs to construction delays.

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29:05

3 PM: Morgan Geyser Update, Wisconsin Farm Impacted &...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

John Mercure and Julia Fello explore Milwaukee’s strategy to increase parking ticket revenue and fund the Hop streetcar, the rise of smash therapy in Fitchburg, and Milwaukee’s ranking as one of the top beer cities in the U.S. Plus, they discuss the latest in the Hamas hostage situation and the Morgan Geyser case, and later, dive into what the tariffs are having on local farms in Wisconsin.

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8:23

Wisconsin's Prison System Under Scrutiny

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

John Mercure and Julia Fello examine the latest issues in Wisconsin's prison system, focusing on the death of another inmate at the state’s oldest prison, and the ongoing investigations into misconduct and inmate abuse, with insights from Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt.

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8:11

The Trade War Threat: Wisconsin Farms in Crisis

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

In this episode, Julia Fello speaks with Will Hsu, the president of Hsu Ginseng Enterprises, one of Wisconsin’s largest ginseng operations, about the growing challenges facing local farms. Will breaks down how recent tariffs and a potential trade war are impacting Wisconsin’s agricultural sector, with some farms struggling to stay afloat. Tune in for an in-depth look at how these economic shifts are threatening Wisconsin’s farming heritage and what it means for the future of local agriculture.

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8:40

Morgan Geyser’s Mental Health Case Update

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

Julia Fello unpacks the latest developments in the Morgan Geyser case, following her involvement in the 2014 Slenderman stabbing. Geyser’s stay at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute and her postponed release make headlines in this deep dive into a high-profile case.

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3:49

The 3 @ 3: Milwaukee's Parking Ticket Push, Beer...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/06

John Mercure and Julia Fello recap the latest Milwaukee news, including the city’s plan to issue more parking tickets in 2025 to boost revenue, the new smash therapy trend hitting Fitchburg, where people pay to break things in a controlled setting, and where Milwaukee ranks on the U.S Beer List!

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21:24

5 PM: Missing Teen, the Brady Law, and TikTok Teaching

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

In the 5 PM hour, John and Julia cover the latest on the missing Oak Creek teen case, including community support and the investigation’s progress. They also dive into the Brady Law with TMJ4’s Ben Jordan, unpacking the implications of the list of law enforcement officers accused of dishonesty. Lastly, they chat with Sarah Roecklein, a MPS teacher and TikTok educator, about her journey to the “Discover List” and innovative ways to teach English.

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5:30

Teaching English on TikTok: Sarah Roecklein’s Journey

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

John and Julia chat with Sarah Roecklein, a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher who uses TikTok to teach English as a second language. Named to TikTok’s "Discover List," Sarah shares how her creative approach is making a difference in education during a time of change.

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26:34

4 PM: MKE Business Briefing, Local Impact with...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

John and Julia explore how tariffs are impacting small businesses and construction costs, with expert insights from Jason Taylor and Chris Coryell. They also discuss Wisconsin’s beloved fish fry tradition with Anne Sayers from Travel Wisconsin. Finally, MMAC President Dale Kooyenga shares an update on the state’s economic growth and challenges.

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9:05

Milwaukee Economic Briefing with MMAC President, Dale...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

Dale Kooyenga, president of MMAC, breaks down the latest economic trends in Milwaukee, from the impact of tariffs on businesses to population growth and educational challenges.

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5:19

Lumber Prices and the Tariff Effect

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

John Mercure sits down with Eli Bliffert of Bliffert Lumber to explore how tariffs are driving up lumber prices. Local impacts are becoming clear, and Eli gives his expert take on the future of the lumber market.

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23:58

3 PM: Tariffs, Trump Speech & The Brady List...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

John Mercure and Julia Fello tackle the top stories of the day, from the impact of tariffs driving up prices at Target and Best Buy, to a Cheeto auctioned for $88,000, and how the Door County Candle Company is showing support for Ukraine. They also dive into President Trump’s address to Congress, the highs & lows, and are joined by TMJ4's Ben Jordan to get an inside look into the investigation of the Brady List.

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9:10

The Brady List: A Closer Look at Law Enforcement...

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

John Mercure and Julia Fello team up with TMJ4’s Ben Jordan to investigate the "Brady List" — a roster of law enforcement officers with accusations of dishonesty or bias. They unpack its impact on the justice system and the ethical questions it raises.

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7:44

Trump’s Historic Speech: What Stood Out?

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

John Mercure and Julia Fello dive into the details of President Trump's address to Congress, discussing its unexpected interruptions, bold criticisms, and lack of substantial policy. The longest speech ever? They weigh in on what this means for the nation moving forward.

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3:24

The 3 @ 3: Tariffs, Cheetos, and Candles for a Cause

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/05

John Mercure and Julia Fello break down the day’s top stories, including how tariffs are pushing up prices at Target and Best Buy, the Door County Candle Company’s support for Ukraine, and a Cheeto that’s fetched $88,000 at auction for its resemblance to Charizard!

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17:30

5 PM: Cheese Championships, Political Buzz, and Tariffs

Wisconsin"s Afternoon News ·

2025/03/04

John Mercure and Julia Fello wrap up the day with a look at the U.S. Cheese Championships live from Green Bay with Sean Brynda. They also chat with CBS News’ Major Garrett about the political buzz in Washington, including the fallout from the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and the impact of Trump’s new tariffs. Plus, Charles Benson joins to discuss the key points of President Trump’s address to Congress.

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