Wisconsin's Midday News

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Media Specialist Corey Viars from the Wisconsin Humane Society of Green Bay and Milwaukee Bucks Assistant General Manager Milt Newton.

Milwaukee Bucks Assistant General Manager Milt Newton talks about the NBA Combine underway now. From a scouting perspective, what does the 10th pick in this draft mean? Is there a different dynamic to this year's combine given how many college players are making significant money playing in college? Does he expect the depth of the draft to be altered given how many players may opt to return to college following the combine? The Bucks have coveted positional length, youth and upside in years past, is it fair to say those traits are still part of an organizational philosophy when it comes to lottery picks? How does the front office weigh selecting a player who is more mature and 'NBA-ready' versus a high-upside project? How are international players scouted in advance of this year's draft?

Media Specialist Corey Viars from the Wisconsin Humane Society of Green Bay talks about how the organization picked up about 130 Ridglan Farms beagles earlier this week. When will the next group of beagles arrive and what is the plan upon arrival? What sort of testing has already been done on the first group of dogs brought to your location on Monday? When do you imagine these dogs will be available for adoption or have they all been spoken for? Do you have foster homes for these dogs or are you hosting them at the Humane Society? What is the process of acclimating these dogs to a home environment like? How long does it typically take for a dog to get comfortable in a home environment? What has the community reaction been like in Green Bay and how can people help?

1. It's been a very busy week for the Wisconsin Humane Society. 2. Health officials continue to monitor the cruise ship passengers who were on board during a Hantavirus outbreak.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Jacob Montesano, and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of tracking users’ viewing habits and other data and then sharing the information with data brokers. The lawsuit argues that Netflix uses “intentional engineering” to keep track of what subscribers are watching and for how long. The company calls the lawsuit “meritless” and say it plans to fight the allegations in court.

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston includes a Hantavirus update, the Healthy County Challenge, Lewy Body Dementia, and a link between PFAS link and childhood cancer.

1. Today at the Capitol, the Wisconsin State Assembly is expected to vote on a major tax relief package. 2. Health officials continue to monitor the cruise ship passengers who were on board during a Hantavirus outbreak. 3. The NFL Announces its slate of international games for the upcoming regular season and the Packers are not included.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include UW Board of Regents Chair of the UW Presidential Search Committee Dr. Ashok Rai and Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We wrap up with an update on how much money was raised for the MACC Fund during The Ringer event that Greg participated in.

Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about the purpose of the President's two-day trip to China. Is this more about navigating the war with Iran or negotiating future trade agreements? What does a successful trip look like? Does the inclusion of Elon and Tim Cook make it feel less like a Presidential visit and more like a business meeting? Does that matter? President Trump is endorsing a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to provide some relief at the pump. Are lawmakers spring into action or meeting this idea with resistance and skepticism? That federal gas tax is in place to fund highway construction, are lawmakers concerned about defunding this dedicated revenue source for the highways?

UW Board of Regents Chair of the UW Presidential Search Committee Dr. Ashok Rai talks about how the committee will incorporate feedback from students, faculty, and staff across all 13 campuses, not just UW-Madison. How does he work to manage differing priorities of a 25-person committee? Is there a specific, actionable timeline for the committee to begin reviewing candidates? Does the relationship between the UW System and leaders in state government need mending? Is that a critical component of the job for whoever is selected? Is it important that steps in the process are transparent? How do you ensure that? How do you weigh the importance of identifying a candidate who is more connected to education in this country?

1. It's been a very busy week for the Wisconsin Humane Society. 2. Health officials from around the world continue to monitor the cruise ship passengers, and others, who may have been exposed to the Andes strain of the Hantavirus. 3. The Attorney General in Texas is taking Netflix to task regarding its collection and sale of user information and habits.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We also talk about an important Milwaukee County Committee meeting, a spoon silencer, and Starbucks' Summer Menu.

ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how on Monday, Google announced it discovered a group of hackers trying to exploit a "Zero-Day" vulnerability in an unnamed two-factor authentication tool. The tech company's Threat Intelligence Group says it believes its intervention stopped the malicious action for now, but had it not intervened bad actors could've orchestrated a "mass exploitation event." Plus, the maker of ChatGPT is facing a new lawsuit from the family of FSU shooting victim Tiru Chabba. The suit claims the alleged shooter, Phoenix Ikner, used the popular AI chatbot to plan the shooting, and that OpenAI didn't do enough to stop that from happening.

1. The search is officially on for the new Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin. 2. There was a short court hearing for Tiger Woods today after his March arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.

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 as part of its #LetsGetLostwithWIZZ campaign, Wizz Air chartered a flight to an unknown destination, but where did passengers land?

Senior Director of Investigations for the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin Lisa Schiller talks about how new graduates can avoid common scams during this time in their lives. Why is it important to know the terms of your student loans? Why should grads be wary of unsolicited messages about unpaid tuition? How can grads do research before accepting jobs or job interviews? What are some common moving and rental scams to be wary of?

1. Authorities are now looking into how security personnel at Denver's airport missed spotting a trespasser who was killed by a plane Friday night. 2. A federal court unsealed an indictment today charging three defendants with conspiring to defraud the United States after the ship the Dali knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused the death of six construction workers. T 3. The latest inflation report is out, and it shows that prices are getting even higher than they once were.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include CBS News Correspondent Linda Kenyon and Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy. We also talk about We Energies revealing the top names in its peregrine falcon chick naming contest.

Brewers.com Beat Writer Adam McCalvy talks about how the Crew swept the Yankees, expectations for Sproat’s outing tonight, and the intimidating Padres lineup they’ll be facing in this series.

CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon talks about how President Trump is visiting China for the first time by a U.S. President in nearly a decade. What is the goal of the President as the two sides remain divided over tariffs, sanctions, and China’s role as a major buyer of Iranian oil. Why does President Trump want to suspend the federal gas tax? Why is the military and economic pressure on Tehran remaining in place as the ceasefire appears increasingly fragile?

1. More than a dozen Americans who were passengers on board the cruise MD Hondius Cruise ship during the Hantavirus outbreak are in quarantine in Nebraska and Atlanta. 2. On May 11th, 2026, the Milwaukee community lost a pioneering figure with the peaceful passing of Dr. William Finlayson. 3. The search is officially on for the new Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin native/California resident Caitlin Morrall talks about how the California Department of Insurance is seeking record fines against State Farm after an investigation found the company systematically mishandled claims filed because of the fires. What was her experience with State Farm? Is she still displaced from her home? Is she getting any closer to moving back home? What are the next steps?

1. The Wisconsin Humane Society will be picking up about 130 Ridglan Farm beagles next week to bring them back to WHS locations. 2. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is facing criticism for a five-part reality show he did with his family.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with more privacy concerns with Flock cameras and the 'Deep Thought' photo of the year.

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how in a process that began Sunday and will continue through Monday evening, the 150 people aboard the Dutch-owned MV Hondius were disembarking from the ship hours after it arrived in the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa. The World Health Organization, which is coordinating the repatriation of passengers and crew, said eight people had contracted hantavirus during a monthlong cruise, including three who died.

1. Potential relief at the pump for motorists. 2. A man charged with criminally breaking into and damaging the Church of the Gesu last month will hear whether a judge believes he is competent to stand trial. 3. Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wesley Edens is identified as the victim of $1 billion blackmail plan.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and the youngest Marquette Law School Graduate in 75 years Anthony Sikorski. We wrap up with some of the challenges Anthony faced during his latest achievement.

The youngest Marquette Law School Graduate in 75 years, Anthony Sikorski, talks about his achievement. What health challenges did he face and how did he overcome them during his educational journey? What grades did you skip and who encouraged him to do so? Why did he pivot from pre-med at Carroll University to law at Marquette University? Did his age feel like a barrier or an advantage when interacting with classmates and professors? What does he hope his legacy will be at Marquette University Law School? What is next for him?

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about a newly announced legislative package to spend $1.8B on education and tax relief, supported by Governor Evers and legislators. How does a new report from MMAC and Marquette University Center for Applied economics show Metro Milwaukee’s economy is on solid ground. What factors indicate our economy is on solid ground so far in 2026? Milwaukee’s Summerfest catches a bit of “blue dot fever” that is sweeping the concert industry in 2026. What is blue dot fever? And a recent court ruling put a hold on a city ordinance banning food trucks from operating past 10 p.m. on State Street, what is the reaction to this?

1. Seventeen Americans and one British National aboard the Hondius Cruise Ship where a Hantavirus outbreak killed three, are being quarantined at a facility in Nebraska after arriving early this morning. 2. Rebate checks are coming to Wisconsinites as part of a nearly two-billion-dollar tax deal announced today by Governor Tony Evers and state Republican leaders. 3. There's a court hearing today for Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with destruction of property by means of fire for starting the deadly Palisades fire in January of 2025.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Wisconsin State Fair Communications Manager Tim McCormick and Bank Five Nine Vice President and Director of Marketing Jeff McCarthy. We wrap up with the latest Stories of the Strange.

Wisconsin State Fair Communications Manager Tim McCormick and Bank Five Nine Vice President and Director of Marketing Jeff McCarthy talk about the reveal of Bank Five Nine’s amphitheater lineup for this year’s Wisconsin State Fair.

1. You can now check out the first set of complete UFO files. 2. University officials around the country are scrambling after hackers breached a system used by thousands of colleges, universities and schools, just in time for finals.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Former Ridglan Farms Beagle Owner Diana Navon and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky. We wrap up with The Ringer recap and a possible TikTok settlement.

Former Ridglan Farms Beagle Owner Diana Navon talks about the difficulties she had when allowing her dog to adjust to real world after being born and raised in a medical research facility. What physical challenges did her dog have to overcome? What behavioral issues had to be worked through? How long did it take for her dog to begin fully adjusting to the real world?

1. Good news on gas prices. 2. The Village of Big Bend approves the first phase of the $175 million Breck Athletic Complex, a massive 150-acre youth sports hub planned for Waukesha County. 3. The State Department is now planning flights to evacuate Americans on board a cruise ship that's been hit by the Hantavirus.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ABC News Health and Science Reporter Mary Kekatos. We also talk about why the clock is ticking on Giannis' time with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Week in Review.

ABC News Health and Science Reporter Mary Kekatos talks about how global health authorities are working to contain an outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of this writing, the total number of confirmed cases associated with the outbreak is increasing, health officials said. To date, three people who were aboard the ship are known to have died of the virus. More than 100 passengers remain on the ship, and the World Health Organization is monitoring their health. Officials said that the "overall public health risk remains low" but that there may be some person-to-person spread.

1. You can now check out the first set of complete UFO files. President Trump promised to unveil them and the Pentagon just released them. 2. University officials around the country are scrambling after hackers breached a system used by thousands of colleges, universities and schools, just in time for finals. 3. A fresh image could breathe new life into a high-profile missing person case here in Milwaukee.

Another logo dispute! The Ferrari of tomatoes is a fraud, and there's a flood task force now? All of this covered in this hour of Wisconsin's Midday News!

Tomato fraud?! The “Ferrari of tomatos’ brand is under fire for blatantly lying on their label claiming their tomatoes are from Italy. They are not. ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous details.

This hour, an extensive interview with founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue who is playing a direct role in the rehoming of thousands of dogs that were released from Ridglan Farms. Also the weekly wellness check where Dr. Ben Weston explains what Hantavirus is

Dr. Ben Weston joins the show for the weekly wellness check. This week we discuss access to estrogen patches and treatment for women and how it’s becoming increasingly rare. Plus, we ask Dr. Ben about the Hantavirus breakout on the cruise ship, how it is transmitted, and how likely is it for that virus to make it off of that boat?

A weather check-in with Storm Team 4 Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky who has officially deleted his snow graphics! We preview the forecast for Mom on Sunday, and the officially letting go of Winter. This is not a jinx. We’re off to Summer!

Big Dog Ranch Rescue out of Florida has now removed the 1,000 dogs it purchased from the controversial breeding and research facility. WTMJ host Jessica Tighe was on the ground in Dane County as the group's final batch of dogs arrived at a staging ranch to get examined, vaccinated, and microchipped before heading to their destination. Tighe talks with BDRR Founder & CEO Lauree Simmons about the deal, the dogs, and what's next for the remaining beagles at Ridglan Farms.

Blame the fill-in producer. This hour, we begin with the Now at Noon to catch you up on the headlines of the day so far. Plus, Chad Bauman, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Reparatory Theater. And Scott MacFarlane joins the program to talk about a very few pivotal days ahead for the President and his administration

A pivotal 3 weeks for President Trump. We’ve got redistricting map fights all over the country, a realty show asking for a pardon for his fraud case, and a FBI raid that was broadcasted live over social media. To walk through all of this – Chief Washington Correspondent from Meidastouch media – our friend Scott MacFarlane

The Milwaukee Reparatory Theater has had its first season after it’s humungous renovation. This is a great success story for local theaters. You don’t need to be a Broadway theater production to be successful. Here to tout his success, Rep Executive Director Chad Bauman. He also previews his plans for not only next year, but the year after!

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan and ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski. We wrap up with the latest on the Brewers game tonight.