Hosted by Greg Matzek and Jessica Tighe, Wisconsin’s Midday News is Wisconsin’s touchpoint throughout the day for reliable, accurate, and relevant news stories. Matzek is a familiar voice on WTMJ as the station’s top authority on Wisconsin sports and the previous co-host of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News. Tighe is an Emmy-nominated journalist with nearly two decades of news experience across the country, including seven years as a morning anchor for CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Together, they will cover the top stories of the day, provide updates on developing stories, and more.
Top Stories from Wisconsin's Midday News
Local food options highlighted at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
MILWAUKEE - In May of 2022, Potawatomi Casino Hotel began a $190 million renovation project to modernize its casino amenities....
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Sonar boat from Bruce’s Legacy helps search for missing remains of Sade Robinson
MILWAUKEE - On Thursday, a torso and arm were found along a remote stretch of a tree-lined beach on Lake...
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Brewers legend, Fielder, to be honored by Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2002 MLB draft, and holds the Brewers...
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Visit Milwaukee unveils new logo
MILWAUKEE - As the city of Milwaukee's profile grows in the coming months, Visit Milwaukee is launching a new brand...
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Cancer Check Labs offers early detection resources to combat rising number of early-onset diagnoses
MILWAUKEE — A troubling trend of people under the age of 50 being diagnosed with some form of cancer is...
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Chef Adam Pawlak takes Chef Bobby Flay to the limit on “Beat Bobby Flay”
MILWAUKEE — Popular Milwaukee-based Chef Adam Pawlak, the owner of Egg & Flour Pasta Bar, was a competitor on Thursday...
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Storm spotter training gives people the tools to help save lives during severe weather
SHEBOYGAN FALLS - This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week both in Wisconsin and across the country, and just over...
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Governor Evers signs PRINCE Act, aiming to address gaps in Wisconsin AMBER Alerts
MILWAUKEE - On October 25th, 2023, five-year-old Prince McCree stayed home from school because he was sick. Prince’s mother could...
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Missing Milwaukee 11-year-old located, police confirm
UPDATE at 2:01 p.m. CST on Tuesday, April 9: The missing 11-year-old has been found safe, Milwaukee police officials confirmed...
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President Biden touting student loan forgiveness in Madison
MADISON -- President Joe Biden announcing his newest student loan debt forgiveness plan Monday in Madison. He traveled to Madison...
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Fore! Destination Kohler to open courses beginning April 12
It's time to dust off the clubs as golf season is upon us in Wisconsin! With three courses in Golfweek's...
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“Are we done? Absolutely not.” Milwaukee Public Schools cautiously optimistic after referendum passes
MILWAUKEE - While a 252 million dollar Milwaukee Public Schools referendum passed Tuesday, supporters acknowledge that similar funding pushes could...
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