Wisconsin's Midday News

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Conservation Biologist Andrew Badje and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Conservation Biologist Andrew Badje talks about seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. Why are frogs and toads considered the “warning sign” of the environment? What are the criteria needed for people to become a frogger? What do DNR officials learn from the public recording their findings? How is the population of frogs and toads in Wisconsin currently?

1. Another teen takeover in Milwaukee County and a new message to try to stop them. 2. More pain at the pump, blamed on the war in Iran, and the White House is responding to the record spike. 3. A potentially costly Easter is just five days away.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes and Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy. We wrap up with a check of the latest severe thunderstorm warnings throughout Wisconsin.

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about the unofficial Cooper Pratt news, affording Brice Turang as he heads towards free agency, and the new City Connect uniforms.

CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes talks about how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said the U.S. is close to winning the war with Iran. Why are the upcoming days “pivotal” in ending the Iran War, according to Hegseth? What specific milestones are the administration looking for in the next 72 hours to consider this phase a success? What are the non-negotiable terms the U.S. is demanding to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? President Trump calling out allies on social media for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz in the Iran War, what is the President saying? The White House today is responding to the record spike in gas prices, what is being said?

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. 3. The Pentagon says the next few days of the Iran war will be "pivotal".

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Sunshine Farm Owner Debbie Marland. We also talk about how some top beauty brands stand accused of shady marketing practices aimed at kids, how the NFL is hiring and onboarding replacement referees as a contingency plan due, and how a week of true Wisconsin weather is underway.

Sunshine Farm Owner Debbie Marland talks about how Chesney, the missing denim diaper kangaroo in Juneau County, was found over the weekend. How did the kangaroo get loose to begin with?

1. Jury selection begins today for a man charged with shooting and killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder. 2. Back pay is coming for the TSA, but what about future paychecks?

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with how videos show hundreds of spring breakers running wild during a teen takeover of Bayshore mall, with at least 13 people arrested as numerous fights broke out and rising coffee prices due to the ongoing Iran War.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how from California to Florida and Michigan to Texas, smartphones are lighting up with text messages purportedly sent by local courts or law enforcement agencies informing the recipient of a delinquent traffic ticket or other legal matters. The mechanics of the scam are not new; the text contains the typical carrot-and-stick threats of arrest followed by a method to “resolve the matter by payment of the assessed fine.” The difference this time is the impressive artwork employed by the ripoff artists.

1. Hundreds of U.S. Special Operations Forces are now in the Middle East. 2. The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team is still in the mix for a national championship following an overtime win over Michigan State in the regional final. 3. A fresh look at how Americans feel about artificial intelligence.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland. We wrap up with how Chesney, the missing denim diaper kangaroo in Juneau County, was found over the weekend.

CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland talks about how ground troops are being sent to Iran, does this mean the war is expanding? President Trump wants Iranian oil, is this a way to apply pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz? Is this all about eliminating Iran's nuclear capabilities?

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how with all the talk of data centers development, we have missed or underplayed the impact of two corporate expansion projects in Southeast Wisconsin, one by Eli Lilly, the other by Rockwell Automation, what do we know about these developments? People are the power behind economic growth, the latest 2025 census shows Milwaukee and Wisconsin need more people power, what does the census report tell us? The city of Milwaukee is under a mandate by the state to grow its police force, but an unexpected barrier is impacting recruiting, what is its impact?

1. Jury selection begins today for a man charged with shooting and killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder. 2. Back pay is coming for the TSA, but what about future paychecks? 3. The fighting in and around the Middle East will not be stopping anytime soon.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include MSOE Professor Dr. Olga Imas. We also share some Stories of the Strange and the return of Thanalysis Live! tonight.

MSOE Professor Dr. Olga Imas talks about how the university just rolled out a new plan to build applied Artificial Intelligence into every single degree program, not just tech fields. What was behind this decision? What will this incorporation look like in different fields of study? What was the reason behind this decision? Why is critical thinking so crucial when it comes to using AI?

1. Sources tell ABC News that Iran-backed hackers claim they've hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email. 2. The House is not on board with the DHS funding bill that the Senate passed, early this morning.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We also recap our Opening Day conversation with Milwaukee Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio, honor another Everyday Hero, and talk about how researchers are working on living pharmacies that could be implanted in humans.

1. The Pentagon is considering whether to send another 10 thousand ground troops to the Middle East. 2. After weeks of unpaid shifts, TSA workers may soon receive relief following an overnight. 3. Dietary supplements may soon be changing.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and Kwik Trip Creative Media Manager Amy Du Pont. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

Kwik Trip Creative Media Manager Amy Du Pont talks about the popular chain introducing a new mascot named Red, a six-foot-tall rooster. How was the idea and concept of Red created? What is the goal of the chain now introducing a mascot? Can Buc-ee’s Beaver and Kwik Trip’s Red be friends?

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how as air travelers brace for another day of long security lines at US airports, Transportation Security Administration officers face another weekend without a paycheck. A top TSA official said on Wednesday that more than 450 workers have quit since the partial government shutdown began, stripping the aviation security infrastructure of its funding. The Dept. of Homeland Security has sent ICE agents to some of the most severely impacted airports, but their role remains undefined.

1. The White House just released its first app. 2. The war in Iran, and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is still causing instability and uncertainty in the markets. 3. Protests and marches are planned across southeastern Wisconsin tomorrow, as part of the nationwide “No Kings” Day of Action.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We also talk about Savannah Guthrie's first sit-down interview about her mother's abduction, an age expansion for joining the U.S. Army, and a possible NBA expansion.

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how in a surprise move Tuesday, OpenAI announced it’s getting rid of its much-hyped AI video-generation tool, which it called “Sora.” Sora was originally launched in 2024 and quickly garnered plaudits, and panic, over its ability to render seemingly realistic video in just seconds. Those concerns were only exacerbated by the launch of Sora 2 last year, which added a social media element to the tool. How is OpenAI explaining the move, and what it tells us about where the controversial AI company finds itself?

1. Today the U.S. sent a 15-point plan to end the war in Iran. 2. We are learning more about what may have led to the collision between the Air Canada jet and the Port Authority fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport over the weekend.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin, TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky, and Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about what the Meidas Touch network is, how you can find his reporting, how he’s responding to being in the news instead of just reporting it, and how he feels like news reporting is shifting to accommodating more consumers.

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin includes the health impact of smoke alarms, motor vehicle collisions on the rise in Milwaukee County, and the pros and cons of Vitamin K shots for newborns.

1. Air travelers in the U.S. are experiencing the longest wait times in the history of the Transportation Security Administration. 2. A jury in Los Angeles has decided that Meta, parent company of Instagram, and YouTube are responsible for harm done to a woman who is now 20 years old, as she was growing up and being impacted by social media, with the claim she had become addicted to the sites. 3. We’re following breaking news out of Madison today, as the school district says a teacher at Vel Phillips Memorial High School is under investigation because the teacher may have had an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone. We also talk about how the Milwaukee Brewers and the Wisconsin DOT are working together to help fans navigate construction this season, Harry Potter's return but on the small screen, and testimony from Jeffrey Epstein's longtime lawyer.

ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone talks about how in a one-on-one interview at LAX on Tuesday, United CEO Scott Kirby said consumers should be aware that ticket prices are rising and will need to increase about 20% to cover the surging cost of fuel. As United braces for oil prices potentially reaching $175 a barrel due to the conflict in Iran, Kirby urged travelers to lock in planned trips now to take advantage of current fares. United expects fuel to cost the airline an additional $11 billion year over year. Kirby also showed off United’s new premium products, including upgraded seating, enhanced food options, Starlink connectivity, and additional flight offerings.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. We talk about how MSOE just rolled out a new plan to build applied Artificial Intelligence into every single degree program, a new Lyme Disease vaccine in the works, the most stressed states in America, and a big concert announcement from Alpine Valley!

1. We now know the identities of the two pilots who were killed at La Guardia Airport over the weekend, when an Air Canada jet crashed into a fire truck. 2. Long lines at TSA and a record number of TSA agents calling out on day 39 of the partial government shutdown, but possible signs of movement on a partial funding plan that would include certain Department of Homeland Security employees.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin Senior Director of Investigations Lisa Schiller and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also talk about how a quadruple amputee turned professional cornhole player is now a murder suspect and an American skiing champion is documenting her post-op progress.

Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin Senior Director of Investigations Lisa Schiller talks about the importance of choosing a mechanic for auto repair and service. What are some expert tips to help you find the right shop and ensure a smooth experience before, during, and after work on your car? What are some red flags to look out for?

1. Delta Air Lines just suspended a major travel perk for members of Congress. 2. The West Bend School Board unanimously voted in March 2026 to merge West Bend East and West High Schools into one unified high school, effective with the 2027-2028 school year. 3. Alpine Valley just dropped a big summer concert announcement!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon and Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy.

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about construction/traffic getting into the ballpark this season, the likelihood of the Brewers clinching another NL Central title this season, which players have stood out the most following Spring Training, the importance of the Opening Day starter, and which Jordan is going to have the better first pitch.

CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon talks about how President Donald Trump has indicated that "productive" talks are underway for a "total resolution of hostilities," amid a 5-day cease fire on Iran's power infrastructure. Iranian officials have publicly denied that any such negotiations are taking place. What is the latest, and what is the truth? With the Strait of Hormuz still a flashpoint, are there any specific 'security guarantees' the U.S. is demanding from Iran? Are the Gulf allies being consulted on the terms of this total resolution or is the U.S. negotiating this solo? The idea that TSA could be funded during the partial government shutdown, is that far-fetched or realistic?

1. We now know the identities of the two pilots who were killed at La Guardia Airport over the weekend, when an Air Canada jet crashed into a fire truck. 2. Long lines at TSA and a record number of TSA agents calling out on day 39 of the partial government shutdown, but possible signs of movement on a partial funding plan that would include certain Department of Homeland Security employees. 3. Another local university is jumping in on AI in a big way.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Morning Anchor Cheri and Baywatch Actress and Animal Rights Activist Alexandra Paul.

Baywatch Actress and Animal Rights Activist Alexandra Paul talks about her role in breaking out more than 20 beagles from Ridglan Farms near Madison. Why did she decide to join this effort? Why does she believe she was rescuing the dogs not stealing them? Why do they not fear Ridglan Farms thwarting their upcoming efforts? What is the newest effort going to look like? What type of training are people undergoing? What is her hope for this latest development?

ABC News Morning Anchor Cheri Preston talks about how a regional Air Canada jet collided into a Port Authority airport vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, an on-the-ground crash that demolished the front of the airplane, killed two pilots, injured dozens of passengers and prompted the airport to shut down, law enforcement and aviation officials said. The pilot and the co-pilot of the plane were killed in the crash, officials said. Two of the injured were Port Authority officers and the other 39 were passengers, officials said. Cheri has the latest.

1. The animal rights activists who went to Ridglan Farms in Dane County last week and removed more than 20 beagles say they’re going back! 2. ICE agents are now deployed at several airports across the U.S.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Milwaukee Brewers Chief Operating Officer Marti Wronski and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also talk about how the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey won their second straight national championship and how a Dallas third grader’s restaurant review landed her a job.

Milwaukee Brewers Chief Operating Officer Marti Wronski talks about how it’s the Opening Day of the Jordans with first pitches from Jordan Love and Jordan Stolz, how Brewers TV will work, and what fans can expect that’s new at the ballpark this season.