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Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. On this week's episode: - A recap of our coverage of the ongoing conflict in Iran, including the perspective of WTMJ connections in the region. - Over a dozen foreign journalists were in Wisconsin this week discussing AI and technology's impact on reporting. Adam attended and shares his takeaways. - An erroneous report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office leads to threats of legal action after a shooting inside Milwaukee's Aurora Sinai Medical Center.

Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. On this week’s episode: WTMJ's Julia Fello shares a behind-the-scenes look at the Wisconsin's Afternoon News In-Depth special on the future of the Wisconsin Center District, including an exclusive interview with WCD President and CEO Marty Brooks. WTMJ's Nazir Spencer details two stories involving the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, one on conference realignment and another on a ticketing issue ahead of girl's state wrestling. WTMJ's Debbie Lazaga breaks down the annual J.K. Lee Board Break-A-Thon held last weekend at Brookfield Square Mall. A proposed bill would legalize assisted suicide in Wisconsin. How much of a chance does it have to make a meaningful advance through the Legislature?

On this week's episode: - Ahead of a marathon Wisconsin Assembly floor session, Speaker Robin Vos makes headlines of his own by announcing he won't seek re-election in the fall. - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Quinn Clark breaks down her investigative report on the turnover withing Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis's office. - WTMJ's Erik Bilstad shares his experience out on frozen Lake Winnebago for opening weekend of the 2026 sturgeon spearing season. - We recap the accomplishments of late sportscaster Greg Gumbel in our final Reporter's Notebook Black History Month Highlight.

Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. On this week’s episode, WTMJ's Neil Doyle talks with Adam about the lapse of a Milwaukee County healthcare contract that led to subsequent political issues for County Executive David Crowley last week. Also, Milwaukee Bucks beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jim Owczarski joins to break down his exclusive interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo published under 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline. Adam provides another update on the situation involving public affairs network WisconsinEye. And in our first Black History Month Highlight, we tell the story of investigative journalist Ida B. Wells.

Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. On this week’s episode, WisconsinEye President and Co-Founder Jon Henkes shares an update on where things stand with the public affairs network, we recap the sudden resignation of Milwaukee Community Wellness & Safety Director Adam Procell, and WTMJ's John Mercure and Julia Fello share what they learned about food deserts as part of their in-depth conversation on Wisconsin's Afternoon News.

On this week's episode, Adam talks with Director of the Reporters Without Borders Latin American Bureau Artur Romeu on how domestic and foreign press are navigating a tense situation amidst political turmoil in Venezuela.

Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. In this episode: A recap of the unrest unfolding in Minneapolis, Minnesota following an I.C.E. agent shooting and killing Renee Good A look at how a newspaper in operation for 240 years stunned their community with the announcement of their impending closure WTMJ's Nazir Spencer recaps his weekend covering the Team USA Speedskating Trials at the Petit National Ice Center Hudson Star Observer Sports Editor Bob Burrows details how UW-River Falls was able to win the NCAA D3 football national championship over North Central

On a Christmas Eve edition of Reporter's Notebook, WTMJ's Adam Roberts sits down with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Executive Editor Greg Borowski. Every Christmas, Greg publishes an original story as part of a tradition dating back to 1996. Greg shares how the stories began, what makes them so re-readable, and offers his thoughts on stories to watch for in 2026.

Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. In this episode: WTMJ's Elizabeth Lintonen takes us inside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Milwaukee where Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of felony obstruction. OnMilwaukee Dining Editor Lori Fredrich analyzes a recent stretch of Milwaukee-area restaurant closures, and shares how business owners are using social media to show the gravity of the situation. Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) explains a new bill that would establish a tax-funded public affairs broadcasting network to replace WisconsinEye, which went dark December 15 due to a lack of funding.

Former Packers wide receiver, Super Bowl Champion, and Aurora Spartans Head Coach Don Beebe joined The Homer Hour for a wide-ranging conversation. Beebe discussed how paying Division I athletes has trickled down to the Division III level, explaining how NIL and the evolving college football landscape are impacting even smaller programs. He shared whether he has a bigger issue with NIL money itself or the transfer portal, offering candid insight from a head coach’s perspective. Beebe also reflected on his memories of former Packers President & CEO Bob Harlan and the kind of leadership he brought to the organization. Turning to the current Packers, Beebe weighed in on whether Green Bay is “good, but not good enough,” and shared his thoughts on head coach Matt LaFleur. He also revisited the two heart-wrenching losses to the Bears this past season and what those games revealed about the team. From college football’s changing structure to unfinished business in Green Bay, it was a compelling visit with Don Beebe on The Homer Hour.

Homer opened the show wondering how many people truly believe Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game, given there’s no video evidence of it. The conversation turned into a debate about sports lore, documentation, and how history is preserved. That led to a modern NBA take: Homer explained why he believes Victor Wembanyama will eventually surpass the 83-point mark set by Bam Adebayo before his career is over, pointing to Wemby’s unique skill set, size, and scoring versatility in today’s pace-and-space era. Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined the show with the latest free-agency updates from Titletown, breaking down roster movement and what it means for Green Bay heading into the season. Former Packers Super Bowl Champion Don Beebe also stopped by to discuss the ever-changing NIL landscape in college football, sharing his perspective on how it’s impacting players, programs, and the future of the sport. From historic scoring feats to the future of football, it was another wide-ranging edition of The Homer Hour.

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk Packers free agency and a little Badgers hoops in the Big Ten Tournament! First, he hears the show bag on producer Primetime's love life when discussing whether it's better to have loved & lost than to have never experience love (aka greatness) as a sports fan! -- What is the line of demarcation for when Packers fans were the happiest? They also discuss fan superstitions with Primetime's behavior when watching Badgers basketball and whether Heat fan Evan is still wearing the same PJ's as when Bam Adebayo scored his historic 83 points this week! Matt explains why he thinks it was was a "booty" 83-point performance, leading Heat diehard Evan to come to the defense of his guy!!! Evan leaves them with a question about whether the Packers will always just be stuck in the middle...

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 following Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike's appearance, when he ATE MATT ALIVE for his take on Bam Adebayo's "booty" & record-setting 83-point performance this week! They away some High Life before quickly reacting to the news that Kyler Murray is officially signing with the Vikings -- Will they have more or less wins than they did last season? Then, they play a special edition of Crush It or Can It, as producer Primetime pulls up Twitter receipts from each member of the show, focused on some old takes about the players who were cut or left the Packers this offseason -- Molly calling out Gutey for Rashan Gary in 2023, Matt's comp for Romeo Doubs in 2024, & one of Jim's "Coors & Contemplations" from the 2022 preseason! During Throwing Stones, Jim asks for some parenting advice after forgetting about his daughter's choir concert -- Who should he ask to help him out! They give a 30-second goodbye before seeing Molly back in the ESPN Madison Everlight Solar studio tomorrow!

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk Packers free agency and a little Badgers hoops in the Big Ten Tournament! First, he hears the show bag on producer Primetime's love life when discussing whether it's better to have loved & lost than to have never experience love (aka greatness) as a sports fan! -- What is the line of demarcation for when Packers fans were the happiest? They also discuss fan superstitions with Primetime's behavior when watching Badgers basketball and whether Heat fan Evan is still wearing the same PJ's as when Bam Adebayo scored his historic 83 points this week! Matt explains why he thinks it was was a "booty" 83-point performance, leading Heat diehard Evan to come to the defense of his guy!!! Evan leaves them with a question about whether the Packers will always just be stuck in the middle...

Jim Rutledge, Matt Hamilton & Molly Brown hold it down for a High Life Thursday after Badgers basketball provided some HIGH anxiety for producer Primetime's during today's 85-82 win versus 12-seed Washington in the Big Ten Tournament! Jim describes Primetime's behavior during their Wisconsin Hoops Hangout watchalong on the ESPN Madison YouTube channel, where Primetime was ready to rip people's heads off for almost jinxing the win in the 2nd half -- Was Jesse Nelson putting the cart before the horse? They ask today's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Which Wisconsin sports team do you feel the most superstitious about: Packers, Badgers, Brewers or Bucks? Matt also explains why he feels like the pain of expectations & failures as a Packers fan makes them the hardest to stomach, and Jim tries to determine the line of demarcation for when Packers fans would be happiest in their life! Evan Cohen joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk Packers free agency and a little Badgers hoops in the Big Ten Tournament! First, he hears the show bag on producer Primetime's love life when discussing whether it's better to have loved & lost than to have never experience love (aka greatness) as a sports fan! -- What is the line of demarcation for when Packers fans were the happiest? They also discuss fan superstitions with Primetime's behavior when watching Badgers basketball and whether Heat fan Evan is still wearing the same PJ's as when Bam Adebayo scored his historic 83 points this week! Matt explains why he thinks it was was a "booty" 83-point performance, leading Heat diehard Evan to come to the defense of his guy!!! Evan leaves them with a question about whether the Packers will always just be stuck in the middle...

In this hour we break down the “Stop the Squeeze” bill with Kyle Wallace, Charles Benson recaps the West Bend Government Forum, and we close with a replay of Israel’s Midwest Consul General discussing diplomacy and regional partnerships.

Veteran journalist Charles Benson discusses the West Bend Government Forum—its purpose, impact on local civic engagement, and why conversations between community leaders, journalists, and the public matter for informed governance.

Waddle and Silvy catch up with Jeff Joniak, plus, we hear from two new Bears Garret Bradbury and Coby Bryant!