Wisconsin's Midday News

1. The Artemis II crew is nearing the final moments of their time in space. 2. Wisconsin Assembly Bill 1034 is now law. 3. Americans have been feeling it in their wallets.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Wisconsin Community Services CEO Clarence Johnson and Milwaukee Bucks Play-by-Play Broadcaster Lisa.

Milwaukee Bucks Play-by-Play Broadcaster Lisa Byington talks about whether Doc Rivers will stay or go following some new comments about wanting to spend more time with his grandchildren. Does this seem like a stretch? What is the relationship currently like between Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks organization? Does this franchise need a rebuild?

Wisconsin Community Services CEO Clarence Johnson talks about WCS launching its first-ever capital campaign. Why is there a need for this campaign? Why is May being Mental Health Awareness Month so important to WCS? What is the state of mental health in Milwaukee currently? What stories have he heard or witnessed firsthand where WCS has positively impacted someone’s mental health? What is the age range of people WCS helps?

1. Starting later this year, young men will automatically be registered for the draft. 2. The prestigious Michelin Guide is expanding to the American Great Lakes region for the first time ever and Milwaukee is on the list. 3. The Milwaukee Brewers are going statewide with their new City Connect look!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon and ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We wrap up with what’s on the menu for the astronauts onboard Artemis II.

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how the historic Artemis II mission has been turning eyes skyward for almost a week now, with stunning images coming in of NASA’s trip around the moon. While there is plenty of cutting-edge technology aboard the Orion space capsule, there’s also a lot of very terrestrial gadgets. To cut to the chase - yes, even astronauts have trouble with Microsoft Outlook! Mike has everything you need to know about the more mundane tech aboard the Orion. PLUS: Waymo is under scrutiny in Austin, Texas after its autonomous vehicles were found going the wrong way in school zones.

CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon talks about how a U.S. official has confirmed to CBS News the U.S. has conducted strikes on military targets on Kharg island overnight. This comes as President Trump ramps up threats against Iran ahead of the 8pm eastern deadline to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. In a new Truth Social post, the President says, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Is it clear what specific conditions Iran must meet by 7:00 to satisfy the President’s demand to "open the Strait"? What is the reaction in Washington DC to the President's comments from both sides of the aisle? To your knowledge, Has the White House authorized any humanitarian "safe zones" for the Iranian civilian population? Iranian officials are dismissing the President's threats as “arrogant rhetoric” and “delusional” also saying the Strait of Hormuz will “never return to its former status” what does this mean particularly for the U.S. and Israel?

1. You have just under seven hours left to get to the polls and make your voice heard. 2. President Trump is ramping up threats against Iran ahead of the 7pm central time deadline to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist. We also talk about which states have the "best tippers", a new lawsuit against ChatGPT, and how you can help fight childhood cancer.

1. A warning you've never heard before from a President of the United States. 2. The UW Board of Regents is preparing for a vote this evening where the future of system President Jay Rothman will be determined. 3. A new CDC report finds less than half of American adults are getting the federally recommended amount of exercise.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include sister of a child who went missing 30 years ago Lesley Small and Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy. We wrap up with sticker shock in Los Angeles where the first tickets are on sale for the 2028 Olympics.

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about the message from Boston Red Sox Catcher Willson Contreras after being hit by a pitch during Monday's 8-6 loss to the Brewers. Adam also talks about a ticket flash sale coming up for fans and how they can take advantage of the offer and Pat Murphy’s pocket turtle!

Sister of a child who went missing 30 years ago, Lesley Spooner, talks about how the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created a new age progression image of what 15-year-old Sara Bushland might look like today at 45 years old. The new photo of Bushland and her case information will be featured on more than 650 gas pump screens across Wisconsin throughout April. How does her sister feel about seeing this new image? What does she remember from the experience of the initial search for her? When was the last lead the family received? Does she still feel like her sister is alive?

1. The Wisconsin journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week is being released. 2. President Trump is ramping up threats against Iran ahead of the 7pm central time deadline to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. 3. Many Wisconsinites are using their lunch break at noon to head to the polls!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous. We also talk about the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House, the best cities for retirement, Savannah Guthrie's return to the "Today" show, and why a GoFundMe for a Dominoes delivery driver is going viral.

ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous talks about how the second crew member aboard the F-15E shot down over Iran on Friday has been rescued by U.S. military forces who conducted a rescue mission earlier on Saturday night, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News. It comes after the pilot was rescued on Friday in a mission that saw two Black Hawk helicopters take Iranian fire.

1. President Trump reiterates his ultimatum to the Iranian government at a news conference at the White House today. 2. Artemis II mission sets a record for lunar flyby.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Wisconsin Filmmaker Nathan Deming and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We also talk about why the NBA is investigating the Milwaukee Bucks regarding the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Wisconsin Filmmaker Nathan Deming talks about how a new Wisconsin-made film called “Winter Hymns”. Why did he choose to write about palliative care? What are the themes illustrated throughout the movie? Why was it important to him to make the film in Wisconsin? Where and when can people see the movie?

1. We are just minutes away from NASA's Artemis II crew getting glimpses of the moon that have never been seen before! 2. There are more details about the rescue of a pilot and a weapons' systems officer, who were on board a US fighter jet that was shot down by the Iranians. 3. A familiar face returns to morning television.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy, WTMJ Reporter Nazir Spencer, and MACC Fund Director of Development Mike Bielawski. We talk about breaking news from Potawatomi Casino Hotel and President Trump giving an update on the rescue of the second fighter pilot from Iran.

MACC Fund Director of Development Mike Bielawski talks about the 9th annual playing of The Ringer is coming up on May 7th. How does this event raise money for childhood cancer and blood disorders research? How much money has been raised so far during this event? How does this money impact the lives of children and their families? How can people help without participating as a golfer?

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how it’s become a standard line in American politics, “are you better off than you were four years ago”. A new study from the American Enterprise Institute, and data from the Pew Charitable Trust, takes that question on, but on a longer trend than just 4 years. What does this new study say about the prospects for prosperity in the U.S.? Additionally, a new report out from Motley Fool, a financial and investment advice company, ranks the best places to retire, where does Milwaukee rank, and why?

1. President Trump is holding a news conference on Iran, which we listen to live.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous. We wrap up with a recap of last night's Supreme Court debate and Stories of the Strange.

ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous talks about how President Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi was being ousted as his attorney general in a post on his social media platform, saying she'll move to a role working in the private sector. Trump's deputy attorney general and former personal attorney Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney General, the president said. Trump had raised potentially removing Bondi as attorney general in recent discussions with senior administration officials, sources told ABC News this week, amid months of mounting frustration that the Justice Department isn't doing enough to target his political opponents for prosecution. The shakeup comes as Democrats and voting rights groups have expressed alarm that the White House may seek to use the DOJ and FBI to intervene in the midterm elections in November.

1. We’re on verdict watch in the trial of the man accused of killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder. 2. We’re on day three of the journey to the far side of the moon for four Artemis Two crew members.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Milwaukee Police Association Vice President Joel Moeller and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

Milwaukee Police Association Vice President Joel Moeller talks about the body camera video from the night Officer Kendall Corder was shot and killed. How do you support an officer who watched their partner die and is also dealing with their own injuries? What resources are police officers given after going through traumatizing events? What comes next for Officer McCray?

1. The jury now has the case in the trial of the man accused of killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder. 2. New information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about why ICE agents detained the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. 3. A U.S. fighter jet shot down by Iran.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include 101.7 The Truth Host Tory Lowe and Game Plan Strategies Founder Amanda Guralski. We wrap up honoring another Everyday Hero.

Game Plan Strategies Founder Amanda Guralski talks about overdeveloping the front end of NIL and ignoring the backend. What is the importance of guardrails and infrastructure with these NIL deals? What protections should be put in place to protect athletes as they transition from making thousands in brand deals as a college athlete to making less as a working adult? What does Game Plan Strategies do to help the transition for college athletes?

101.7 The Truth Host Tory Lowe talks about how videos show “teen takeovers” going viral nationwide, including here in Milwaukee. What does he think is the driving force behind these takeovers? What does he think it will take to put a stop to these takeovers? Is AI involved in these takeovers?

1. Closing arguments are underway in the trial of the man accused of killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder. 2. Cleanup continues after strong storms moved through southeast Wisconsin Thursday night. 3. A search and rescue effort is underway, after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down by Iran.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include WEC Energy Group Director of Media Relations Brendan Conway and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We wrap up with how you can tune in to watch us live!

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how with a thunderous roar and 9 million pounds of thrust created by four engines, each the size of a compact car, four astronauts were launched into space Wednesday for a 3-day trip to the Moon. Artemis 2 is the next step in NASA’s goal of landing human beings on the lunar surface as early as 2028. Assuming everything goes to plan, the three Americans and one Canadian will splash down off the coast of San Diego next week, having traveled farther from Earth than any person ever has.

WEC Energy Group Director of Media Relations Brendan Conway talks about We Energies is proposing a 14% rate increase over the next two years, which would cost the average residential customer around $21 more per month by 2028. The proposed hike would start with a 9% increase in 2027 and a 5.5% increase in 2028. Why is the increase needed to recover costs for new renewable energy and natural gas plants approved by the Public Service Commission? How is We Energies responding to comments sent by listeners who are struggling?

1. We're keeping a close eye on the skies this afternoon across Southeast Wisconsin. 2. The hunt is over.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Medias Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen, 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 the return of seasonal allergy season, maternity care deserts, and new research about beta blockers.

Medias Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about the political impact of tariffs in Wisconsin, reaction from both sides of the party lines to President Trump's address in primetime last night. Scott also talks about President Trump becoming the first sitting President to attend arguments at the Supreme Court.

1. There's a new warning today, in the wake of the Wisconsin journalist who was reportedly kidnapped by a militia backed by Iran. 2. ICE agents arrested the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. 3. An update on the moon mission!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include LISC Executive Director Theo Lipscomb and Milwaukee Bucks Play-by-Play Broadcaster Dave Koehn. We wrap up with KitKat launching a tracker to help recover 400K stolen candy bars.

Milwaukee Bucks Play-by-Play Broadcaster Dave Koehn talks about how many Bucks players were watching from the sidelines last night and how this impacted the outcome of the game, as well as which players could step up into a bigger role next season and if Doc Rivers is deserving of his recent honor, despite a lackluster coaching season.

LISC Executive Director Theo Lipscomb talks about how LISC Milwaukee is the local office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation and its mission, this year’s Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovations, and why LISC is investing in the production of 50 entry level homes.

1. A new shelter in place in Kenosha, as police hunt for a murder suspect. 2. It's debate night In Milwaukee! 3. Despite President Trump's assertion that the war in Iran will be over soon, Iran shows very few signs of slowing down.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We also talk about another teen takeover in Milwaukee County and a new message to try to stop them from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, as well as how NASA says there's an 80 percent chance of favorable weather to launch its Artemis Two flight to the moon tomorrow evening.

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how a new survey from Quinnipiac University finds the public perception of artificial intelligence isn't doing so hot, which more than three-quarters of those surveyed reporting they trust AI "hardly ever" or "only some of the time." The new data is just the latest in a series of troubling headlines for the artificial intelligence sector, which remains very far away from profitability. Plus, Sony is the latest tech firm to raise prices on a popular gadget, and it likely won't be the last.

1. A jury is now seated and witnesses are testifying in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee Police Officer. 2. Tiger Woods was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before his rollover crash last week in Florida, according to a probable cause affidavit.