Wisconsin's Midday News

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We talk about how Giannis will not play in the last game of the season tonight and this week's Stories of the Strange.

Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about how Melania Trump put the Epstein case back in the headlines denying any sort of personal tie to Jeffrey Epstein. What prompted this? Is something about to be released? Was there evidence that pointed to a potential relationship of some sort? How much "fire" is being "ceased" during the two-week "ceasefire" in Iran? What does Iran need to agree to, to prevent military action from intensifying? What role does VP Vance have in negotiations with Iran? What has been the ripple effect of Trump's comments suggesting an entire civilization would be wiped out? We saw that you chatted with Charlie Sykes about this, a former longtime host at WTMJ, what was that conversation like?

1. Wisconsin’s own Jordan Stolz is getting the full "Hometown Hero" treatment today. 2. The attorney of the American arrested for his wife's disappearance in the Bahamas says her client is devastated.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Hounds and Tap Owner Leah Neuroth and Winston’s Wishes Founder Jake Schneider and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about Ten days and 685-thousand miles later, Artemis 2 and its four-member crew will splash down this evening off the coast of San Diego. The mission yielded a treasure trove of data, scientific observations and awe-inspiring images of the Earth and of its natural satellite, the Moon. But Artemis 2 also represents the next step in NASA’s quest to put boots back on the lunar surface before 2030.

Hounds and Tap Owner Leah Neuroth and Winston’s Wishes Founder Jake Schneider talk about Doggy Day at Deer District this weekend. What does it mean to host the 5th annual event? Why was the event created/who is it honoring? What can dog lovers expect from this year’s event? How will money spent at the event be used charitably?

1. Homeward Bound! 2. The Bucks wrap up the home schedule tonight. 3. President Trump has a new warning for Iran today.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services Mark Steber and NBC Sports Creative Director Tripp Dixon. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

NBC Sports Creative Director Tripp Dixon talks about how The Zac Brown Band will star in NBC’s “Sunday Night Baseball” show open, taped at American Family Field. How much of Milwaukee’s stadium will be featured? Why did NBC choose American Family Field for the recording location? When can fans expect to see the new intro?

Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services Mark Steber shares some last-minute tips for taxpayers who still need to file before Tax Day. What happens if someone misses the April 15 deadline? What should taxpayers do if they cannot pay their full balance due? How do extensions work, and what do people often misunderstand about them? What is an amended return, and when would someone need to file one?

1. The FAA is now turning to gamers to fill the Air Traffic Controller shortage! 2. After a 10-day journey around the moon, the Artemis 2 space capsule is on track to splashdown off the coast of San Diego this evening. 3. Wisconsin’s own Jordan Stolz is getting the full "Hometown Hero" treatment today.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include J. Jeffers & Co. CEO Josh Jeffers. We also talk about how Michelin is expanding into the Great Lakes region and how you can donate to a local pet supply drive.

CEO of J. Jeffers & Co. Josh Jeffers talks about holding a groundbreaking ceremony for Fieldhouse Flats, $110 million mixed-use development and workforce housing project, at the development site today. What is the goal of this development? How many people will this development house? Does Milwaukee need more affordable complexes like this one? What was the atmosphere like at the groundbreaking ceremony?

1. A denial from First Lady Melania Trump that she shared a close relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, and his convicted co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. 2. A new twist in the case of a boater who disappeared over the weekend, while in the Bahamas with her husband.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky.

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin includes disease testing at the CDC, a new study on the impact of psychedelics, and what happens to the human body when it’s in space.

ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett talks about how U.S. intelligence agencies are urgently warning private-sector companies nationwide that Iranian cyber criminals are conducting operations targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The EPA has also warned that Iran's cyber criminals have already disrupted drinking and wastewater systems but provided no details. There is also concern about physical attacks against nuclear plants and other brick and mortar structures. One major concern by many cyber experts is that Iran, as well as China and Russia, may already have back doors like Trojan horses and malware hidden in our infrastructure. Moreover, the other cause for concern is that the current Director of National Intelligence eliminated the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, once considered a critical agency that kept private sector partners informed of cyber threats.

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.