Wisconsin's Midday News

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how NASA this week plans a “wet dress rehearsal” as it presses ahead with the launch of Artemis II, a manned trip around the moon, as early as next week. Activities in the next few days include a fueling test of the Space Launch System. It’s the return trip that has some scientists and former astronauts concerned. A heat shield designed to protect the astronauts as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere showed signs of failing during the un-crewed Artemis I mission in 2022.

1. Students are talking about it, parents are watching it, it’s the measles case at UW-Madison. 2. Alpine Valley just keeps on swinging!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include UW-Madison Student Annika Bereny, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen, and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We also talk about some good news for snackers!

UW-Madison Student Annika Bereny talks about what the atmosphere is like among students and staff after a confirmed Measles case. Is she vaccinated? Are there fears among those who are not vaccinated? What is the school doing to take precautionary measures to prevent it from spreading? How does she keep the student body updated through her reporting with the university newspaper?

1. There’s concern on campus at UW-Madison today, now that students know about a confirmed case of measles among them. 2. House Speaker Mike Johnson again projecting confidence that he has the votes to clear the government funding package to end the partial shutdown. 3. Consumer Reports is out with its top car picks for 2026.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger. We wrap up with how Lindsey Vonn says she still plans to ski for the U.S. in the Olympics, following a tough injury.

Milwaukee Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger talks about a busy week ahead for the Brewers, including theme night tickets now on sale, the Spring Training truck being loaded up, and streaming changes for Brewers games.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul talks about his recent announcement that a coalition of 48 states and territories have joined two additional settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc., totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous generic prescription drugs.

1. One person is in custody at noon, after stealing a Wauwatosa squad car. 2. The truck is packed and it's off to Arizona! The Brewers team equipment truck will arrive in Arizona February 7th packed with approximately 20,000 baseballs, 1,000 bats, 500 pairs of socks, 20 cases of bubble gum and 60 cases of sunflower seeds. 3. Alpine Valley just keeps on swinging!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. We also talk about Giannis watch, a small victory for EV owners in Wisconsin, the Winter Olympics, and Groundhog Day!

1. A University of Wisconsin student has been diagnosed with measles, according to UW's chief health officer. 2. Announced today, local Milwaukee Brewers games will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball, making games available to in-market fans on cable and satellite television as well as through the MLB direct-to-consumer streaming platform.