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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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7:38

Lack of Allergen Transparency

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/27

Nutritics CEO Stephen Nolan talks about how a 2026 Allergy Dining Report finds restaurants risk losing an average of $78 per table when allergen information is unclear. How does lack of allergen transparency cost restaurants money? How does the United States compare to other countries when it comes to menus?

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7:05

Birthrates Falling in Major Cities

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/27

MMAC Senior Director of Communications Ryan Amundson talks about how tariffs are costing Wisconsin families more than $1,000 annually, why birthrates are falling but hitting big cities even harder, and how big companies hiring again, defying AI wipeout predictions.

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3:22

Now at Noon - 7/27

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/27

1. Weather is the story impacting everyone today, as a tornado warning for parts of Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dodge counties just expired. 2. A fragile peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon appears to be holding with both side cooperating with the negotiated plans. 3. The Green Bay Packers are less than an hour away from hosting several thousand shareholders at Lambeau Field for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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25:52

1p: Green Screen Gassy Time?

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/24

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Jacob Montesano. We wrap up with a recap of Jessica’s time emceeing the Star-Spangled Tea Party at the War Memorial Center yesterday.

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11:12

Shorts Policy in Washington D.C.

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/24

MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about the White House Correspondent's dinner reboot. How did organizers scale down the guest list to create a more intimate environment? Why will First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio skip the dinner? Why is Hegseth asking for $67 billion dollars to support the war in Iran if, on day 14 of the conflict, he stated that Iran's military had been "destroyed" and "made combat ineffective"? Is

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2:56

Three Big Things - 7/24

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/24

1. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night, for OWI, first offense. 2. The White House correspondents’ dinner returns with stepped up security and a new location after a gunman crashed April's event. 3. New Jersey is the latest state to ban what's known as “surveillance pricing”.

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25:56

12p: When the Pie is Missing

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/24

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Former Milwaukee Brewers player Geoff Jenkins and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

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7:46

Safety Study About Driverless Cars

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/24

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about a claim that Waymo has been making since its first vehicles hit the road in 2018 that its driverless taxis are safer than those with a person at the wheel. What has an independent study found about Waymo’s robotaxis to back these claims?

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9:07

Geoff Jenkins on Brewers Alumni Legends Game

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/24

Former Milwaukee Brewers player Geoff Jenkins talks about his upcoming participation in the Brewers Alumni Legends Game. How does it feel to be back in Milwaukee? What will his role be in the game? What has he been up to since his time in the MLB?

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3:17

Now at Noon - 7/24

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/24

1. We're learning more about the man who was shot and killed by police in Madison this week. 2. The documentary "Ueck" opens in select Marcus Theaters today. 3. Pleasant Prairie is investigating an odd incident involving an absentee ballot.

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24:42

2p: When Life Hands You a Stomach Bug

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two.Guests include Wisconsin native/California resident Caitlin Morrall and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We also learn about blindspot safety and the latest in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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6:08

OpenAI Goes Rogue

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman may have some explaining to do when he heads to Washington next week to discuss next-generation artificial intelligence, after his company says it’s reinforcing its internal security after one of its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue. How did this happen? How is the company responding? Does this raise broader concerns about the power of AI?

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10:19

Palisades Wildfire Insurance Nightmare Continues

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

Wisconsin native/California resident Caitlin Morrall talks about remaining displaced from her home, following the Palisades Wildfires. Where does she stand with the insurance agency? What still has to happen to be fully back to normal?

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2:58

Top Two at Two - 7/23

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

1. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is taking over the investigation into the fatal police shooting of a man in his 30s on Madison's east side. 2. A new autopsy is out after the death of an 18-year-old in Mississippi over the Fourth of July weekend.

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27:02

1p: Introducing Neil

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Former Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Jeremy Jeffress, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Jacob Montesano, and Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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9:08

Weekly Wellness: West Nile in WI

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin includes “gas station heroin”, West Nile Virus in Wisconsin, and a new cholesterol-reducing pill.

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9:36

Jeremy Jeffress on Alumni Legends Game

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

Former Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Jeremy Jeffress talks about his upcoming participation in the Brewers Alumni Legends Game. What role will he have in the upcoming alumni game? What does it mean to be back playing in Milwaukee? Why does he consider Milwaukee to be his home? What has he been up to since leaving the MLB? How does he channel his competitive spirit now? What does he make of pitchers who are now throwing 100+ MPH?

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2:46

Three Big Things - 7/23

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

1. Two people are unaccounted for following severe flooding in West Virginia. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said there's progress in the state's response to the severe flooding across north-central West Virginia. 2. SpaceX is hoping repairs to its Starship spacecraft's engines and propulsion systems with lead to a successful launch this afternoon. 3. The Trump Administration says it will expand a voluntary pledge that urges AI companies to foot the utility costs for any new data centers

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26:17

12p: Only Workers in That Parking Lot

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Good Karma Brands Vice President/Milwaukee Market Manager Greg Scalzo and CBS 58 News Reporter AJ Bayatpour. We wrap up honoring an Everyday Hero.

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10:28

More Candidate Controversy

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/23

CBS 58 Political Reporter A.J. Bayatpour talks about how another issue has surfaced for a candidate in Wisconsin’s governor's race. What is the latest on the Crowley-owned Twitter account called “Dirt McGirk”? How is his team responding? How are other candidates responding? Will the Evers administration respond, after officially endorsing Crowley? What is the possible impact this could have on the election moving forward?

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