Wisconsin's Midday News

What is the deal with the medals? Imagine working your whole life to get a medal, you get one, and it...breaks? We also talk Wisconsin connections on the USA Women’s Hockey Team and how the Olympic medal race looks for the US as the games continue.

Just one of many incredible stories by retired Milwaukee Police Patrick O'Donnell who stopped by this hour. We also cover Tech Tuesday w/ ABC's Mike Dobuski to talk logistics & ethics around ChatGPT implementing advertising

Every question a cop gets is “what’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen?” Well, we ask that question to Patrick O’Donnell, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant. Well – the craziest story of Patrick’s career was on his first week on the job! Talking about his book, Rookie stories, where he shares some very interesting exchanges he’s had...as a rookie!

It's Tech Tuesday! ABC’s Mike Dobuski joins the program and we discuss the growth both in size, space, as well as ethics of ChatGPT. The biggest change now is ChatGPT now integrating ads. How personalized will these ads be? Isn’t this an invasion of privacy using your chats to pedal advertisements to you? We discuss the ethics as well as financial kick backs to ChatGPT

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC Anchor Cheri Preston.

ABC Anchor Cheri Preston talks about how advertisers will pay $267,000 per second for a :30 spot during the Super Bowl. Why, in a time when we can see all the ads ahead of time online, and when the commercials are easily viewable for weeks or months after the game itself, do companies still see value in paying on average between $8-10M for what they hope people will be the thirty seconds everyone is talking about the morning after? How much do big stars who traditionally show up in the ads make for a Super Bowl commercial, especially in the age of AI? And is that money worth it in the end?

1. We are just hours away from the next deadline in the second ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case. 2. Big roster news today for Brewers fans.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include President of Aquarius Systems Jane Dauffenbach, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen, and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how the Milan Cortina Olympics are officially underway. Today’s storylines include American Lindsy Vonn’s bid for gold ending in a terrifying crash early in her downhill run Sunday. Her teammate, Breezy Johnson, won Team USA’s first medal of the Games. And how outside the games, a large protest against Olympic organizers in Milan ended in some clashes with police and police are investigating apparent acts of sabotage on some Italian rail lines.

President of Aquarius Systems Jane Dauffenbach introduces us to TrashVeyor. What was the reason for coming up with this invention? How much garbage does it actually pull out of the river so it doesn’t reach Lake Michigan? What is the impact this will have on Lake Michigan and the environment?

1. A virtual deposition on Capitol Hill today with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted co-conspirator of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 2. Big roster news today for Brewers fans. 3. The Super Bowl flu strikes!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and HPGM Development Director Isabella Rivera.

HPGM Development Director Isabella Rivera talks about the local impact of Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. What did this representation mean for the Milwaukee community?

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how Rockwell Automation just announced a significant investment in a new facility in New Berlin, what does this mean for the region's economy? A new trend has turned the recruiting model upside down for white-collar workers, as some are now paying a recruiter to find a job for them vs. a recruiter finding candidates for a company. What's driving this innovation for job seekers? And a new poll finds that 73% of American's think there should be an age limit for President and 69% say there should be one for the House and Senate. In your 31 years running MMAC, you had significant dealings with elected officials, what are your thoughts on this potential restriction?

1. We are just hours away from the next deadline in the second ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case. 2. Big roster news today for Brewers fans. 3. Opening statements are underway in a potentially landmark trial that accuses some social media companies of designing their technology to be addictive to children.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Investopedia Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver. We also talk about the Team USA Women's Hockey Team and Stories of the Strange.

Investopedia Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver talks about how layoff announcements were up and job openings down this winter as the job market's hiring freeze deepened, according to two barometers of the job market Thursday. The indicators were unmistakable signs that the job market is being dragged down by President Trump's tariffs, the immigration crackdown, and to a lesser extent, the rise of AI software. Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell, and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall. And while Amazon sales surged 14% during the fourth quarter, helped by strong holiday spending and a better-than-expected growth in its prominent cloud computing unit, the company's shares fell nearly 10% in after-hours trading as its profits fell slightly below analysts’ expectations.

1. “Today” Co-Host Savannah Guthrie was supposed to be in Italy right now, hosting the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics. 2. The Milwaukee Police Department's new pursuit policy is going into effect today.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Coronary Heart Disease Survivor Cindy Milgram and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We wrap up with a preview of the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

ABC News Law Enforcement Reporter Luke Barr talks about how 35 law enforcement agencies are deployed in the Bay Area this weekend to make sure upwards of around 90,000 visitors will enjoy Super Bowl LX and its many accompanying festivities in safety. And who will go home with the Lombardi Trophy?

Coronary Heart Disease Survivor Cindy Milgram talks about how February is American Heart Month and today is National Wear Red Day. Why is heart disease often overlooked, despite being the leading cause of death among U.S. women? What was her personal journey like? What symptoms did she experience that women should be on the lookout for when it comes to heart disease? What is her advice for other woman who may be battling heart disease right now?

1. The Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics is now underway! 2. An overnight social media post by President Trump is sparking outrage on both sides of the aisle, over how it depicts Barack and Michelle Obama. 3. Worries about the economy are bringing older Americans out of retirement.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MPS Emergency Operations Manager Kevin Hafemann and CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about how the Justice Department has filed a federal charge against man accused of sending fake ransom letter to Savannah Guthrie's family. What’s the latest with the Justice Department pulling thousands of documents from the Epstein library? Why are mass resignations slamming the Justice Department offices?

MPS Emergency Operations Manager Kevin Hafemann talks about how new security technology is rolling out at its middle and high schools this year. What is the process of using these OPENGATE weapons detection screeners? How effective is this technology when it comes to security? How will the system keep students and staff safe without being intrusive and time-consuming? Is the system worth the cost? Which schools will be given this technology and what is the rollout plan?

1. “Today” Co-Host Savannah Guthrie was supposed to be in Italy right now, hosting the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics. 2. The Milwaukee Police Department's new pursuit policy goes into effect today. 3. A new report says the average American worker has 955 dollars saved for retirement.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Bucks Talk Host Justin Garcia. We also hear from local Olympians ahead of Opening Ceremonies tomorrow and how the search is intensifying for the mother of "Today" Co-Host Savannah Guthrie.

Bucks Talk Host Justin Garcia talks about the Bucks trades, if he’s surprised Giannis is still here given the team’s current record and his injury, as well as Giannis’ legacy on Milwaukee and the economic impact he’s had on the city.

1. The NBA trade deadline has now come and gone, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a Milwaukee Buck. 2. President Trump will officially unveil his Trump RX website today.

Wisconsin's Midday has your Three Big Things. Guests include Former FBI Director Brad Garrett, TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky, and Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin includes heart disease in women, the shingles vaccine and dementia, and what Nipah Virus is.

ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks about how the unimaginable horror of having your 84-year-old mother with health issues being violently removed from her residence is beyond your worst nightmare, right up there with a child going missing. Nancy Guthrie's family is living that nightmare. This is a case that does not have a clear motive, ranging from a personal vendetta toward Nancy or her news anchor daughter, Savannah, a kidnap/ransom, or a mistake. What do the police currently have and not have to solve this case?

1. The search is intensifying for the mother of "Today" Co-Host Savannah Guthrie, with a $50,000 reward for any information. 2. Today the FDA is updating its guidelines for labels about artificial dyes used in foods. 3. Hearing from the hometown Olympians!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include GMC Director of Community Partnerships and Strategy Langston Verdin and Milwaukee Bucks Play-by-Play Announcer Dave Koehn. We also honor another Everyday Hero.

Milwaukee Bucks Play-by-Play Announcer Dave Koehn talks about Giannis’ future in Milwaukee, ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Is the off-season trade more likely now? Is the trade being reported with the Suns a good one? Who else could be leaving or coming to Milwaukee?

GMC Director of Community Partnerships and Strategy Langston Verdin talks about the Anti-Displacement Fund and the Milwaukee Appraise Diversity Initiative. How are these housing initiatives benefiting the community? Why is this so important right now? How does race play a role in this industry?

1. We are now less than two hours from the NBA trade deadline, and the unthinkable is being talked about: could the Milwaukee Bucks trade superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo or is this just the loudest speculation we've ever heard? 2. President Trump will officially unveil his Trump RX website today. 3. A Midwest mom has a new warning for parents about a dangerous TikTok trend, involving the microwave.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ESPN Wisconsin Host Jason Wilde and ABC News Law Enforcement Reporter Luke Barr. We also talk about the cancellation of one Olympics event already, due to weather.

ABC News Law Enforcement Reporter Luke Barr talks about how Border Czar Tom Homan said this morning the federal government will "draw down" 700 agents in the Minnesota area "effective immediately." He also said that CBP and ICE agents in Minnesota are aligned. Homan added that federal personnel providing security will not leave the city until the federal government sees a change in the "lawlessness" impeding ICE and Border Patrol agents. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted a statement on social media calling the announcement "a step in the right direction, but we need a faster and larger drawdown of forces, state-led investigations into the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and an end to this campaign of retribution."

ESPN Wisconsin Host Jason Wilde recaps Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst addressing the media earlier today. This is the first time that Gutekunst has spoken since the announcement that Matt LaFluer will return next season as Head Coach. What did he say about contract specifics? What players could stay/go in the offseason? What did he have to say about the heartbreaking end to this past season? What questions were still left unanswered?

Team USA Gold Medal Curler Matt Hamilton talks about his Olympics experience as curling kicks off the 2026 Winter Olympics. What’s needed to win? What’s it like playing on an international stage? What is the atmosphere like in the Olympic Village? What does the future hold?

1. The drawdown is happening. Today, Border Czar Tom Homan announced that federal authorities would immediately withdraw 700 law enforcement personnel in Minnesota. 2. Authorities in Arizona have been searching for Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy since Sunday.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen and Former Team USA Curler Matt Hamilton. We also talk about a new ranking of shoppers’ favorite supermarkets and how artificial intelligence chatbots will play a bigger role than Super Bowl commercials.

1. We're now just about 24 hours away from the NBA trade deadline. 2. Authorities in Arizona have been searching for Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy since Sunday. 3. The case of a Colorado dentist convicted of first-degree murder after gradually poisoning his wife's protein shakes may not be as unusual as some think.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon. Guests include Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks Reporter Jim Owczarski and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We also talk about how measles cases are on the rise in some parts of the country.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how authorities in Arizona say they do not know the whereabouts of the mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, who is believed to have been abducted from her home over the weekend. Nor do they have any information about a suspect. Investigators do not believe Nancy Guthrie left her home willingly and that she was abducted in her sleep early Sunday morning, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks Reporter Jim Owczarski talks about his article that came out today talking about Giannis’ future in Brew City. Why was the interview so emotional? Which teams are putting together the best offers for the Greek Freak? Why was there an undercurrent of frustration from the Bucks superstar?

1. The man who tried to assassinate President Trump at a Florida golf course has been sentenced to life in prison. 2. The Olympic games are officially underway in Italy. 3. Another sign of the times and the struggling newspaper industry.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We also talk "Giannis Watch" and look ahead to the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how in the last week, tens of thousands of AI "agents" have signed up for a new social network called Moltbook. Just like anyone who gets access to a new social media platform, they've been posting up a storm. Popular posts from AI bots on the platform discuss everything from compression algorithms to the AIs' human owners, to the nature of consciousness itself. So, is Moltbook the beginning of a "hard takeoff" for AI, where technology advances beyond humans' control, or is it something more benign? Plus, several big tech firms including Meta, Apple, and Tesla held earnings calls last week, and Mike has the full roundup.