Wisconsin's Midday News

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.

1. Just in: LaGuardia Airport is back open, after a deadly crash last night. 2. Wait times as long as four hours being reported at some major airports, as the number of TSA officers not showing up for work reaches a record highs. 3. Saying goodbye to a Wisconsin legend. Former Green Bay Packers president and CEO Bob Harlan will be laid to rest today.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous. We wrap up with how the United States Mint is wishing America a 250th birthday by issuing one-year-only re-designs of our coins.

ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous talks about how since the United States and Israel attacked Iran three weeks ago, at least 23 oil and natural gas facilities across the nine countries in the Middle East have been hit by military strikes from Iranian, Israeli, and US forces according to an ABC News analysis. Experts say the strikes and the threat of further attacks risk throwing global energy markets into a state of protracted chaos. The broadening of the conflict to critical energy infrastructure targets, combined with the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, could lead to a costly, months-long strain to the world’s supply of oil and natural gas, energy experts told ABC News.

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about how a new report from Moody Analytics shows that nearly half of U.S states are in or at risk of recession, but where does Wisconsin stand in this report? March Madness is here, and the only sure thing is, it’s not a winner for most employers, how much of a distraction is the tournament for employees? A new restaurant named Sooshibay, has opened in Downtown Milwaukee, and while sushi restaurants are not new, what makes this one so unique to the city?

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. LaGuardia Airport in New York City remains closed after a deadly crash involving a regional jet and a port authority fire truck. 3. ICE agents are now deployed at several airports across the U.S.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include WTMJ Host Julia Fello. We also revisit our earlier conversation with La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke.

WTMJ Host Julia Fello talks about her trip to the nation’s capital for a week of advocacy and impact. Why did she travel to speak directly to lawmakers to push for stronger federal investment in Parkinson’s disease research? How big is this movement and how many people would this impact? What is her message for other families who are going through similar situations?

1. More Marines are being tapped to help with the war in Iran. 2. The White House has unveiled its framework for artificial intelligence.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We wrap up with how Brewers fans will get an exclusive look at the documentary "Ueck" after the Opening Day game.

ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous talks about how in his opening statement to the House Oversight Committee Thursday, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney Darren Indyke claimed that he had “no knowledge whatsoever” of the late financier’s crimes and categorically denied facilitating the sex trafficking of women and claimed that he would have quit working for Epstein had he known about his abuse and trafficking of women. According to Indyke, Epstein vowed to never commit another crime after his 2008 guilty plea. Indyke also addressed some of the allegations in civil lawsuits filed after Epstein’s death, including that he withdrew hundreds of thousands in cash for Epstein and coordinated sham marriages to keep victims in the United States.

1. A new development in the big story this week that has people divided on whether activists stole or rescued dogs in Dane County. 2. ABC has pulled the new season of “The Bachelorette”, which was supposed to air on Sunday. 3. A U.S. stealth fighter jet has been damaged over Iran. The pilot is in stable condition.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke and Former Special Agent Rich Frankel. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

Former Special Agent Rich Frankel talks about how police in Barcelona confirmed Thursday that they had recovered a body identified as missing University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey, 20, who disappeared earlier this week while on a spring break trip to visit friends. Gracey was last seen around 3:00AM local time Tuesday on security footage leaving a popular Barcelona nightclub with an unidentified person after a night out with his fraternity brothers. The investigation is ongoing.

La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke talks about his role in inspecting Ridlan Farms in Dane County. Why did he not find enough evidence to charge the facility? What is his message for animal rights activists who are criticizing the facility? What changes have been made at Ridglan since his inspection?

1. More Marines are being tapped to help with the war in Iran. 2. Martial Arts World Champion, and action hero actor Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. 3. A sign of spring at the Oak Creek Power Plant!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. We talk about police in Spain saying they have now recovered his body of a missing American college student, honor an Everyday Hero, The American Kennel Club's list of the most popular dog breeds in the nation, and brackets busted already!

1. Initial court appearances are now set for the people who took dogs from Ridglan Farms in Dane County over the weekend. 2. Today, Jeffrey Epstein's long-time attorney, Darren Indyke is meeting with members of the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door deposition.

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 updated cholesterol guidelines, whether you should be drinking hot or cold water to start the day, and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how even as March Madness gets underway and tens of millions of college basketball fans prepare to place their bets, one of the newest players in the game faces a new challenge. Arizona’s attorney general has filed criminal charges against Kalshi, the fast-growing prediction market, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling business.

1. An officer-involved shooting in Waukesha County happened this morning in the Village of Summit. 2. The search for a missing American college student in Spain continues today. 3. The bill for the war in Iran. It's due soon on Capitol Hill and the Trump administration may be seeking a massive, 12-figure amount.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Director of Public Affairs and Marketing Harold Mester and Milwaukee Bucks President/CEO Josh Glessing. We wrap up with how The World Happiness Report is out with its annual survey.

Milwaukee Bucks President/CEO Josh Glessing talks about how ESPN is reporting Giannis wants to play when healthy, but the Bucks supposedly want to shut him down for the rest of what has been an injury riddled season. What are his thoughts on this ESPN report? Would the Bucks prefer Giannis to sit out the remainder of the season? How does he feel about Giannis investing in Kalshi? What are his thoughts on sports betting while involved in professional sports?

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Director of Public Affairs and Marketing Harold Mester talks about how the spring break travel season coincides with a partial government shutdown leaving TSA Agents without paychecks. How busy will the month of March be at the airport, specifically the second half of the month? Any shift in the top destinations for air travelers out of Milwaukee this time of year? What is he seeing daily since the partial shutdown? What projects are underway as part of the capital improvement program?

1. Initial court appearances are now set for the people who took dogs from Ridglan Farms in Dane County over the weekend. 2. The Wisconsin Badgers are about to take the floor in Portland for round one of the NCAA Tournament. 3. A new survey finds nearly one-third of Americans don’t know when, or if, they can retire.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Panthers Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bart Lundy and Animal Rights Activist Wayne Hsiung. We wrap up with a preview of the Brew Crew's Spring Training matchup.

Animal Rights Activist Wayne Hsiung shares his side of the story, following his release from jail after leading the charge to break into Ridglan Farms over the weekend and help take 23 beagles from the facility. Why does he feel this cause was worth the arrest?