Wisconsin's Midday News Archives

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Fox Valley tornado, governor’s race & Packers training camp

A Tornado sweeps through the Fox Valley, the Governor's race thins, Packers training camp begins, and more… It's the Week-In-Review...

Debris and fallen trees cover the ground after a tornado struck the day before, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Appleton, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

News

Menasha mayor gives update on power outages, shelters after tornado

byElisabeth Montemurro

Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond says the coming days and weeks will remain difficult as the city works to recover from...

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Week-In-Review: Crowley, Badgers, & AirVenture

byJaslyn Snell

Crowley re-enters the race, the Wisconsin Badgers return, AirVenture is underway, & more… It's the Week-In-Review brought to you by...

Passenger side rear view mirror showing blind spot

Driver's Ed with Debbie

Drivers Ed with Debbie: Are your mirrors leaving part of the road hidden?

byDebbie Lazaga

Most drivers check their mirrors every time they get behind the wheel. But when was the last time you checked...

Wisconsin's Midday News

Wisconsin native commands USS Constitution, Navy’s historic ‘Old Ironsides’

byElisabeth Montemurro

The USS Constitution was built before Wisconsin was even a state. But nearly 230 years later, it is still an...

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Week-In-Review: Rodriguez, smoke in the air, & Giannis

byJaslyn Snell

A shakeup in the Governor's race, smoke fills the city, the Greek Freak hits Miami, and more… It's the Week-In-Review...

Katrina Payne and Shawnie Grant with with son Amarian (Photo: submitted)

Government and Politics

UPDATE: Grieving parents’ wait for 6-month-old baby’s remains ends as Appleton police continue investigation

byTory Lowe

UPDATE at 1:00pm 7/16/2026: After receiving questions from 620 WTMJ, Appleton Police Public Information Officer John Ostermeier proviced this statement...

Smoky and hazy conditions in downtown Milwaukee on July 16, 2026.

Environment

UPDATE: Air Quality Alert extended for eastern Wisconsin until 6pm on July 17

byWTMJ News

UPDATE at 11:05 a.m. on 7/17/2026: The Wisconsin DNR extends an Air Quality Alert for eastern Wisconsin and near-shore areas...

A vehicle passes a gasoline price board at a filling station in Philadelphia, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

News

Why Milwaukee gas prices could rise in the coming days

byElisabeth Montemurro

MILWAUKEE -- Gas prices in Milwaukee have not climbed yet, but one GasBuddy analyst says drivers could see increases in...

Joel Brennan at Main Street Governor Candidate Forum at the Cooperage, January 21, 2026. (Photo: Elisabeth Montemurro)

Decision Wisconsin

Brennan asks Rodriguez campaign: ‘Is this disqualifying?’

byElisabeth Montemurro

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan joined Wisconsin's Midday News to discuss the state of the race after news broke that...

Video

Smoking trends raise new concerns for health experts

byElisabeth Montemurro

MILWAUKEE -- The number of American adults who smoke may be at historic lows. But healthy living expert Paul Fulford...

Milwaukee Bucks

‘In as many households that we can be’- Milwaukee Bucks return to free TV in Milwaukee

byWTMJ News

MILWAUKEE -- Viewers in the Milwaukee television market will be able to watch the Milwaukee Bucks on TV for the...

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Week-In-Review: Lake Geneva, red card, and J.D. Vance

byJaslyn Snell

A tragedy on Lake Geneva, a red card controversy, the Vice President visits Milwaukee, and more… It's the Week-In-Review brought...

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin on Wisconsin's Midday News (July 9, 2026)

National

Marquette Law School Poll explores trust, religion and family life on America’s 250th

byElisabeth Montemurro

MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School Poll is examining how American's trust, religion and family experiences differ across generations...

I-94 Construction

Construction Rubble: What do they do with it all?

byDebbie Lazaga

MILWAUKEE -- Orange barrels are one thing. But what about all those piles of busted-up concrete sitting near the freeway?...

A tech-forward summer, through the drive-thru

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Week-In-Review: Giannis traded, public utilities, & Missy Hughes

byJaslyn Snell

Giannis gets traded, a contentious push for public utilities, Missy Hughes drops out, and more... It's the Week-In-Review brought to...

Dave Schank sits at a Ham radio setup for ARRL Field Day

The Voices in the Static: Inside Milwaukee’s lifeline of amateur radio volunteers

byDebbie Lazaga

When summer storms roll through southeastern Wisconsin, most people stare at their smartphones waiting for a wireless alert. But if...

Jim Owczarski of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Wisconsin's Midday News

Milwaukee Bucks

Inside the end of the Giannis era with Bucks reporter

byElisabeth Montemurro

MILWAUKEE -- Communication issues, leadership changes and major roster decisions all played a role in how the Giannis Antetokounmpo era...

Milwaukee Bucks

Jim Paschke reflects on Giannis’ Milwaukee legacy and what’s next

byElisabeth Montemurro

Former Milwaukee Bucks play-by-play voice Jim Paschke joined Wisconsin's Midday News to reflect on Giannis Antetokounmpo's legacy in Milwaukee, including...