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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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26:42

1p: Water the Peppers

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/18

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include TMJ4 News Political Director Charles Benson and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also talk about how the visionary who co‑founded ESPN in 1979 has died.

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7:50

Poll Suggest Early Lead for Crowley

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/18

TMJ4 News Political Director Charles Benson talks about how recent polling suggests David Crowley holds a slight, 4-points lead over Tom Tiffany. What can we take from the first round of polling? What is the biggest hurdle each candidate must clear to sway undecided voters? How challenging will it be for Crowley to appeal to rural Wisconsin voters? How can candidates show their path to a more affordable Wisconsin is the more logical path?

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4:15

Three Big Things - 8/18

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/18

1. As kids head back to school, the CDC says the rate of vaccine exemptions for American kindergarteners has reached a record high. 2. Builders are feeling the pressure of stubbornly high interest rates. 3. After spending years removing seatback screens from many of its planes, American Airlines just announced they're coming back.

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26:06

12p: That is Gross.

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/18

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy. We wrap up with the Wisconsin DHS confirming the state's first cases of EHD in wild deer this year.

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11:17

Who is Jonathan Ornelas?

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/18

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about who the heck Jonathan Ornelas is, why Brice Turang was out and when he’s returning to the lineup, and ongoing criticism surrounding Christian Yelich’s slump.

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7:45

Military Recruitment on the Rise

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/18

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how the Army has already hit its fiscal 2026 enlistment goal, signing up 61,500 active-duty soldiers. The Navy has also met its target with 45,000 sailors, while the Air Force recruited nearly 33,000 airmen. What is the downside of this enlistment boom?

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4:31

Now at Noon - 8/18

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/18

1. Two astronauts are taking a spacewalk right now, as more than 200-thousand people around the world are watching live. 2. Opening statements are expected today in court where 29 states Attorneys General are suing Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta over child safety and privacy. 3. The Jackson Park Farmers Market in Milwaukee is hosting "Play Pickleball with Your Local Politician" later this month.

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31:22

2p: Costco as Busy as it Needs to Be!

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Milwaukee Police Department Risk Manager Attorney James Lewis and Universities of Wisconsin President Kyle Weatherly. We wrap up with the costs of back-to-school shopping.

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9:08

UW System Announces Tuition Pledge

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

Universities of Wisconsin President Kyle Weatherly talks about how the Universities of Wisconsin is announcing a 4-year tuition pledge aimed at controlling the cost of higher education while not ignoring rising operational costs. What are the details of this pledge? How does the pledge avoid putting financial strain on universities? How does resident undergraduate tuition at system schools compare to neighboring states? How much will this actually save families each year?

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13:26

MPD Builds Audit for Flock Cameras

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

Milwaukee Police Department Risk Manager Attorney James Lewis talks about the Milwaukee Police Department built a new audit to look at unusual activity surrounding Flock Safety cameras. What was Flock’s response when MPD pitched their audit idea? Has Milwaukee emerged as a “best practice” leader? What would they say to Flock critics?

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2:03

Top Two at Two - 8/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

1. The military rebounds from post-pandemic recruiting troubles. 2. An early example of Ferrari's divisive new electric car just sold for big money at auction.

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24:51

1p: Too Much Fair Food

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

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 wrap up with the latest in the murder trial of hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur and an update on the Milwaukee couple vying for the title of America’s Favorite Couple, did they win?

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8:22

Deer District: Model for Success

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

J. Jeffers & Co. Founder/CEO Josh Jeffers talks about how the Deer District is having quite a year. What’s driving this success? What is usually the fundamental problem with arena districts? Why does the Deer District showcase an interesting ecosystem?

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3:42

Three Big Things - 8/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

1. A chaotic end to the Wisconsin State Fair. 2. Communities across Indiana continue to deal with clean-up from the deadly storms that swept through the state. 3. The Democratic National Committee voted over the weekend to finalize the new order of states for the 20-28 presidential nominating process.

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27:10

12p: Nick, Joe, and...?

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and ABC News Morning Drive Anchor Cheri Preston. We wrap up with an exciting announcement from the Jonas Brothers.

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7:38

Dogs Help Ease Teens' Social Stress

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

ABC News Morning Drive Anchor Cheri Preston talks about how new research from Tufts University suggests that adolescents struggling with social skills can benefit from caring for a dog. What did the study entail? Are the benefits beneficial for people of every age? What other factors should be taken into consideration before buying a dog? Is the same data true for other pets like cats and rabbits?

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13:11

Mass Movement to Milwaukee

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about a couple of interesting recent studies sharing insights on which cities people are moving to and why. How does Metro Milwaukee fare? Where does Metro Milwaukee score the highest? What can be viewed as an area of opportunity? Also, what new restaurant is coming to Milwaukee’s dining scene?

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2:17

Now at Noon - 8/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/17

1. There's growing scrutiny nationwide over Flock Safety's network of license-plate-reading cameras. 2. An investigation is underway in South Carolina in the shocking death of Hollywood star actress Hayden Panettiere. 3. What once was a gold watch and a going-away party has become a step into a new line of work, as the face of retirement changes.

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42:15

2p: Umbrellas Going Up (on a Thursday)

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/13

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two.We also talk about a negative impact on some Wisconsin lettuce growers, tonight's State Fair headliner, and honor another Everyday Hero.

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4:23

Top Two at Two - 8/13

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/08/13

1. There’s now silence at Ridglan Farms in Dane County. 2. There will be football tonight in Pittsburgh...sort of...

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