Wisconsin's Midday News

Father Juan Manuel Camacho from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee talks about the “Madre Peregrina” statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe coming to Milwaukee as one stop on its international tour. What makes this statue so important to the religious community? What is the historical significance of the statue for those who may not be religious? How many people are expected to pay her a visit while she’s in Milwaukee?

1. This weekend 48 Hours is diving into a chilling Milwaukee case that shook this community, the murder of Sade Robinson. 2. Tucson police and federal officers continue to work their leads in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, focused on two major investigative clues. 3. We've reported before about high meat prices, but today, we're here to tell you to get used to it...

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Milwaukee World Festival Vice President of Entertainment Scott Ziel and Senior Director of Marketing Jerrod Woods. We also give the latest Olympics update as the USA Women's Hockey Team battles for Gold!

Milwaukee World Festival Vice President of Entertainment Scott Ziel and Senior Director of Marketing Jerrod Woods talk about today’s full lineup release for the 2026 Big Gig. How does the lineup come together? Who was the hardest act to book this year? How did Garth Brooks end up kicking off the event with two shows? Is there an act on a free stage that may be a headliner next year, like Alex Warren’s journey?

1. The USA women's hockey team is taking on Canada in the gold medal game right now! 2. Jordan Stolz earns silver in the Men's 1500 Meters in Italy.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan, 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 colorectal cancer among young adults, the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, and how tanning beds can lead to skin cancer.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how after a disappointing finish in the women’s combined ski event last week, an American superstar on the slopes added to her collection of Olympic medals Wednesday. Mikaela Shiffrin brought her A-Game to the Alpine Skiing Women's Slalom. Meanwhile, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher led Team USA to the podium in Men’s Cross-Country. Finally, 22-year-old Jake Canter overcame a 2016 brain injury that nearly claimed his life to medal in the Men’s Slope-Style Snowboard event. Today, the women of Team USA hockey hope to extend their dominance in the Gold Medal game against Canada. Alyssa Liu, the last of the "Blade Angels" still in contention at Milan Cortina, hopes to become the first American to medal in Olympic figure skating in two decades. And through the first week-and-a-half, U.S. ratings have been strong, especially in a few select markets.

1. For the first time in a while, Wisconsin's own Jordan Stolz didn’t leave the ice with gold around his neck. 2. Hammond, Indiana, your home of the Horseshoe Casino, Wolf Lake and the Chicago Bears? 3. The class pictures controversy. Some school districts in the U.S. have dropped plans for class pictures, after widespread social media posts linked a billionaire with ties to Jeffrey Epstein to the photography giant "Lifetouch."

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Wellpoint Care Network CEO Reggie Newson and Milwaukee Bucks President/CEO Josh Glessing. We also honor an Everyday Hero.

This week’s Bucks Insiders features Bucks President/CEO Josh Glessing who talks about how given the recent rumors, what is his message to fans who are worried about Giannis's long-term commitment to the Bucks? With Giannis making it clear he wants to win and not just make the playoffs, how are you collaborating with the front office to ensure the roster remains competitive? Has he had personal discussions with Giannis yet and what is their messaging consisting of currently? What part of this role is he most looking forward to stepping into? Also, which Summerfest act is he excited about?

Wellpoint Care Network CEO Reggie Newson talks about his focus is building opportunities, strengthening communities, and enriching lives. How is Wellpoint Care Network celebrating its 175th anniversary in Milwaukee? What is the goal of the campus transformation? What are some upcoming events the community can help show support through?

1. The USA women's hockey team is taking on Canada in the gold medal game! 2. Jordan Stolz earns silver in the Men's 1500 meters in Italy. 3. Summerfest just dropped its full 2026 lineup and it’s stacked!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Former Green Bay Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Hupy & Abraham President Micheal Hupy. We wrap up with a weather update regarding the 2026 American Birkebeiner and the Apostle Islands Ice Caves closing.

Hupy & Abraham President Michael Hupy talks about how he’s offering a 100-thousand-dollar reward in the Nancy Guthrie case. Why did he decide to step in to help the search? How does Crime Stoppers work to keep people anonymous when giving tips? Why does he feel like Milwaukee needs the Crime Stoppers program?

Former Green Bay Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy talks about what it means to be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. What stood out from him during his career in Green Bay? How does he want his legacy to be viewed in the State of Wisconsin? What are his thoughts about the Packers possibly playing in Germany? Is expanding internationally a good idea for the league?

1. The fight in Port Washington over the data center being built is now getting national attention. 2. Less than two weeks after winning Super Bowl 60, the Seattle Seahawks are up for sale.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Former UW-Madison Basketball Coach Stan Van Gundy and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also talk about how 8 of the missing skiers in California have been found dead and how CBD could help ease aggression in dogs.

Former UW-Madison Basketball Coach Stan Van Gundy talks about how ‘A Road at Night’ is coming to Brookfield Marcus Theatre. What was it like coaching Howard Moore while at University of Wisconsin? What does this documentary mean to him? How would he describe Howard Moore as a person?

1. Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case are now focusing on the weapon seen in the doorbell camera video. 2. The town of Foxboro, Massachusetts, is doubling down on the threat to cancel the FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it does not receive the security money needed to host the event. 3. For the third day in a row, the Wisconsin State Fair reveals a headliner!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum. We also talk about a flight disruption in Houston, Texas.

CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum talks about how Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand today in a landmark civil case about kids and social media. Why is the META CEO denying allegations that Instagram is designed to be addictive, and that kids are not protected? Why are some platforms settling and some are arguing their case? How is the argument becoming addicting scrolling habits versus mental health?

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how Team USA added to its Winter Olympics medal count Tuesday when the Men’s Team Pursuit Speed-Skating trio won silver and an American took second in Freestyle Men’s Big Air. As events continued into the afternoon, the Americans find themselves well-positioned to pick up more hardware later in the week. Also, the days may be numbered for Nordic combined, the only Olympic event, Winter or Summer, that doesn’t allow women to compete, and the Ukrainian skeleton competitor disqualified for refusing not to wear a helmet commemorating victims of the war with Russia will not leave Milan Cortina empty-handed.

1. The fight in Port Washington over the data center being built is now getting national attention. 2. The man in charge of Facebook and Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg, providing testimony in Los Angeles today in a watershed trial.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We also talk about how the Apostle Islands Ice Caves are closed again and preview Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ final State of the State Address tonight.

Tech Tuesday with ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski includes how over the weekend, Ring announced it is parting ways with Flock Safety. The partnership was controversial from the beginning, as Flock makes license plate reader technology. Combined with Ring's "Community Requests" feature, which allows police departments to ask for Ring camera footage, many voiced concerns the two companies could be used as tools of mass surveillance. Does the breakup address that problem? And speaking of surveillance, the New York Times reports that Meta is considering introducing facial recognition technology to its lineup of smart glasses, prompting widespread privacy concerns.

1. Well-known Milwaukee attorney Michael Hupy is now offering a reward in the Nancy Guthrie case. 2. We're learning more about a horrific and deadly shooting at a High School Hockey game in Rhode Island.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also talk about how a vital resource is back at the Olympics...

ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous talks about how Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said members of the Guthrie family are “cleared” as suspects in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. This comes as investigators lifted DNA of an unknown male profile from a glove found along roadside brush about two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, sources briefed on the investigation told ABC News. Why is this message coming out now? What’s the latest from Savannah Guthrie and her family?

1. Today, America is saying goodbye to a staunch civil rights leader. 2. A Major Shakeup in Major League Baseball. 3. Hang on before making that PB&J sandwich for lunch!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Team Supervisor Tom Meronek and Brewers Extra Innings Host Dom. We wrap up with a look at how cities around the world are celebrating Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday today.

Brewers Extra Innings Host Dom Cotroneo talks about the “vibes” at Spring Training, how Christian Yelich is feeling, the age gap between all the players there, and what the early focus of Spring Training will be.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Team Supervisor Tom Meronek talks about spear fishing season now underway in the state. How does the DNR regulate the harvesting of Sturgeon and why is that important? What is it about the Lake Winnebago system that makes it home to the largest sturgeon population in North America? What about this 16-day window in February that makes it the best time for the Sturgeon Spear Fishing season?

1. Well-known Milwaukee attorney Michael Hupy is now offering a reward in the Nancy Guthrie case. 2. The Brewers are on the field for their first full squad workout of Spring Training. 3. Well, that didn’t last long...

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Uno Elite Champion Ian Thompson. We also talk about if Giannis is sending mixed signals to Bucks fans about staying in Milwaukee for the remainder of the season.

Uno Elite Champion Ian Thompson talks about his experience recently being crowned as the first-ever Uno Elite champion, taking home $10,000 in Las Vegas. How did he find out he was skilled at the card game? Are there other Uno competitions he can take part in around the country? Are there any game winning tips and tricks he’s willing to share?

1. We’ve set a record! 2. A Hollywood legend has died.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We also talk about the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie and why Canada’s curling teams is under fire at the Winter Olympics.

1. The partial government shutdown is now into its third day, after funding for the Department of Homeland Security ran out at the end of last week. 2. The company that created TikTok is in hot water over a different app in its lineup. 3. More people are taking an adult gap year to avoid burning out and employers are saying okay!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and Birkebeiner Executive Director Ben Popp. We wrap up with how The Simpson’s marked a milestone with their 800th episode.

Birkebeiner Executive Director Ben Popp talks about the 2026 American Birkebeiner kicking off this weekend! What does the race entail? What’s the history behind this event? What can people expect from this year’s competition? What is the hardest obstacle competitors face in this race?

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how there’s a new surge of activity in Port Washington related to the development of the new data center there, but most of it surrounds the decision to approve the data center, as we find out today if the Mayor will face a recall. What does all of this mean for the data center development itself? One of Milwaukee’s largest employers has launched an expansion of its data center institute with area universities, what is the Northwestern Data Science Institute and how will this benefit the region? With more young people unable to afford or find a home, they’re investing in the stock market. Which approach leads to a better financial future, owning a home or putting money into the market?

1. We're going for a record! 2. President Trump with a warning to whoever kidnapped Nancy Guthrie. 3. The Wisconsin State Fair will close out 2026 with a legendary name.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. We also recap our earlier conversation with Dan Jansen, discuss slumping sales from Mattel, and share the latest Stories of the Strange.

1. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA is issuing new mandatory standards for commercial airlines on hiring pilots. 2. According to the National Association of Realtors, home sales fell 8-point-four percent in January.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We wrap up with the Holiday-A-Palooza happening in February.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how never a bronze medal seems more like gold. American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins powered through the agony of a rib injury she suffered in a previous event to take third place in Thursday’s 10-kilometer interval-start freestyle race at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Meanwhile, “Quad God” Ilia Malinin goes for the gold in Men’s Singles Figure Skating this afternoon. The question among his fans: Will he attempt his signature jump – one that no one has ever landed in competition? Why was a Ukrainian skeleton rider who insisted upon competing in a helmet featuring pictures of fellow athletes killed in the war with Russia disqualified? How did the day turn around for American skiing phenomenon Breezy Johnson? Why are the gold and silver medals being awarded at Milan-Cortina the most valuable in history?

1. Ring, the home camera giant, is feeling some backlash today over its Super Bowl ad. 2. Milwaukee Public Schools and the Milwaukee City Conference are formally appealing a WIAA proposal to move Ronald Reagan High School to the Southeast Conference (SEC) for all sports except football. 3. Americans are paying more to put a roof over their heads.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Wisconsin-native Olympian Dan Jansen and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Executive Director Greg Borowski. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Executive Director Greg Borowski talks about how the newspaper is staying afloat amid layoffs coming at the national level. What is the “community funding” model they operate from? Is the traditional newspaper model still viable? How has storytelling changed? How is crowdfunding used to support positions rather than just projects now?