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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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9:20

Progress to End Government Shutdown

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/11

CBS News Radio Reporter Linda Kenyon talks about how there's progress on Capitol Hill with a potential deal on the table to end the government shutdown. After nearly six weeks, some Senate Democrats agreed to join forces with Republicans to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Seven mostly moderate Democrats, one Independent, and Republicans reached the deal late Sunday night. What does this mean for the timeline of when the government could reopen? What is the short and long-term fallout from

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2:59

Now at Noon - 11/11

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/11

1. Get the lawmakers back to Washington! A vote in the House to end the shutdown could happen as soon as tomorrow. That would be the final vote, the vote that would send a short-term funding bill to the President and end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate approved the funding bill late last night with a 60-40 vote. Neither chamber is in session today, due to the Veterans Day holiday. Flights were cut by 6% today to comply with FAA orders. 2. As the people of the Texas Hill

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26:22

2p: Piling It On With Music Choices

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management Chief Medical Director Dr. Ben Weston. We also talk about snow totals, recap our conversation with MMAC President and CEO Dale Kooyenga, and how one of the world's richest men is about to give away much of his fortune.

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9:15

One Year of Blood Transfusions in the Field

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management Chief Medical Director Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin talks about how the recent Milwaukee County initiative to offer whole blood transfusions in the field for critically injured trauma patients is saving lives. What is the latest data showing? How difficult is it to perform a blood transfusion in the field versus at a hospital? How does the blood need to be stored in the ambulances? Have other counties reached out to inquire

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2:54

Top Two at Two - 11/10

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

1. The end of the government shutdown could be in sight. The Senate has voted to move ahead with a bill to re-open and fund the government. Seven democrats and one independent joined republicans. The deal would fund the government through January, fund SNAP benefits through next September and at higher levels. It also includes Republicans agreeing to vote on an Affordable Care Act bill of the Democrats' choosing before mid-December. Doesn't include voting a certain way, just securing the vote. House

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27:38

1p: Break Out the Bunny Ears

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include NFL Fan of the Year Nominee Ashley Christensen and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with how YouTube TV will start issuing $20 credits over the Disney and ESPN blackout and how this may impact your ability to watch tonight's Packers game.

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9:12

NFL Fan of the Year Nominee

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

NFL Fan of the Year Nominee Ashley Christensen talks about how she incorporates stats into her lesson plans, how she became a Packers fan being from Connecticut, and how her students feel about using sports as a lesson plan.

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3:35

Three Big Things - 11/10

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

1. Urging Wisconsin businesses NOT to turn away shoppers using Quest cards. Today, the state is reminding stores that signed up for the FoodShare program that recipients have had funding legally loaded onto their cards for November. There's been so much back and forth on SNAP benefits, the state wants the message known. The state says businesses cannot turn away members using QUEST cards at registers. FoodShare members receive benefits on a QUEST card, similar to a debit card. That allows them to

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26:17

12p: Yet to Buy a Gift

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC President and CEO Dale Kooyenga and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We wrap up remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking and the latest holiday shopping forecast.

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7:23

Cascade of Flight Cancelations

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how flight restrictions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration last Wednesday continued to mount through the weekend, with thousands of airline flights cancelled or delayed in the face of staffing shortages in control towers and radar facilities. The 4% reduction in flights will be bumped up to 10% Friday unless the congressional deadlock that has controllers and TSA agents working without pay is somehow broken. Even Americans who don’t plan to

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9:21

Milwaukee Travelers Impacted

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

MMAC President and CEO Dale Kooyenga talks about how the FAA flight cancelations are impacting Milwaukee travelers and how a quarter of American Family Field parking lots could be developed.

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3:16

Now at Noon - 11/10

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/10

1. The end of the government shutdown could be in sight. The Senate has voted to move ahead with a bill to re-open and fund the government. Seven democrats and one independent joined republicans. The deal would fund the government through January, fund SNAP benefits through next September and at higher levels. It also includes Republicans agreeing to vote on an Affordable Care Act bill of the Democrats' choosing before mid-December. Doesn't include voting a certain way, just securing the vote. House

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25:44

2p: Knitting is Hot

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two.Guests include Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil. We also preview the 40th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and share this week's Stories of the Strange, including Starbucks' "Beargate".

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9:07

WI Support for Withhold Member Pay

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil talks about joining Senator John Kennedy in introducing the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act. This legislation prohibits members of Congress from collecting pay during the ongoing federal shutdown and deducts pay from members’ paychecks during future shutdowns. Why is he supporting this move? Why does he feel other members of Congress should support this move, as well?

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2:25

Top Two at Two - 11/7

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

1. More flight cuts could be coming. Today, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the government shutdown continues, we could be looking at a 15 percent reduction in domestic flights. He initially said, the Federal Aviation Administration was looking at a 10 percent reduction overall. Four percent of flights at 40 major airports were cut for today. As we've been reporting this week, Milwaukee’s airport was not targeted for these flight reductions, but that doesn't mean passengers flying in and

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26:01

1p: New Meaning for TEAM

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include CEO of Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Rodney Lynk Jr. and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We wrap up with how despite a growing chorus of Badgers fans who believe Fickell should be fired given a lackluster 2 and 6 start, UW Athletic Director Chris McIntosh says Fickell will be back next season.

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7:51

MKE School Becomes National Finalist

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

CEO of Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Rodney Lynk Junior talks about the National Finalist for the Yass Prize, how the school operates as a non-tuition based charter school, how is the school funded if it's not part of the public system, but also not tuition based, the history behind the name of the school, and outlook for the future given the education landscape in Milwaukee recently.

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3:47

Three Big Things - 11/7

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

1. FoodShare benefits are now available for Wisconsinites. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says full November benefits are now on all QUEST cards. It's a big relief for many families today. 700-thousand Wisconsinites depend on FoodShare. This has been and remains a confusing time for people. There's been so much back and forth regarding SNAP food assistance. In fact, just today the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal after the judge's order yesterday directing the government

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26:33

12p: Back to the Misery Map

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include CBS News Reporter Michael Wallace and Wisconsin Veteran's Community Foundation President Doug Heding. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

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9:07

5th Annual Wisconsin Veteran’s Day Parade

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/11/07

Wisconsin Veteran’s Community Foundation President Doug Heding talks about the 5th Annual Wisconsin Veteran’s Day Parade, which has moved to historic downtown Wauwatosa this year. The parade on November 8th is notably the only remaining active Veteran’s Day Parade in the state. Why did the route move? What can parade goers expect? Why is it so important to keep this tradition alive in the community and in the state? What does this parade mean to local veterans?

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