Wisconsin's Afternoon News

It's the final day of World Series Week before the Milwaukee Brewers take the field for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays! Wisconsin’s Afternoon News looks back at Milwaukee’s first baseball championship with a special feature on the 1957 Braves and their historic World Series victory over the New York Yankees. WISN 12 sports reporter Stephanie Sutton joins live from World Series Media Day at American Family Field to share behind-the-scenes moments with Christian Yelich, Jake Bauers and other Brewers stars, while also discussing Josh Jacobs’ potential return to the Packers against the Detroit Lions. WTMJ’s Adam Roberts reports from the ballpark on the excitement surrounding the team and Brandon Woodruff’s uncertain roster status. Plus, Brewers broadcaster Josh Maurer reflects on Bob Uecker’s lasting legacy, the emotional message from Uecker’s family and what it means to fulfill his childhood dream of calling a World Series.

Brewers Radio Network broadcaster Josh Maurer joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News ahead of Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Maurer discusses the difficult decision surrounding Brandon Woodruff’s potential return to Milwaukee’s World Series roster and why having the veteran pitcher available could provide an emotional boost to the clubhouse. Plus, a breakdown of the remarkable similarities between the Brewers and Rays, two small-market franchises that have found success through creative roster building. Maurer also reflects on Bob Uecker’s lasting legacy, the emotional message from Uecker’s family and how the Brewers broadcast team continues to honor the legendary voice of the Crew. Finally, Maurer shares what it means to fulfill his childhood dream of calling a World Series and the excitement surrounding Milwaukee’s first appearance in 44 years.

Award-winning WISN 12 sports anchor and reporter Stephanie Sutton joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News live from World Series Media Day at American Family Field as the Milwaukee Brewers prepare for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sutton shares behind-the-scenes moments from interviews with Christian Yelich, Jake Bauers, William Contreras and other Brewers stars, including how the team is handling the excitement and pressure of baseball’s biggest stage. Plus, Sutton shifts to the Packers to discuss Josh Jacobs’ potential return against the Detroit Lions, whether fans will forgive him following his off-field controversy and how much he could contribute to Green Bay’s struggling running game. Sutton also previews Sunday’s NFC North matchup as the Packers look to extend their winning streak to four games.

It's the final countdown to Game 1 of the World Series on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! John Mercure and Julia Fello celebrate the Brewers’ historic return to baseball’s biggest stage as Jacob Misiorowski prepares to start Friday’s opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. ESPN baseball reporter Jesse Rogers joins live from World Series Media Day at American Family Field to discuss Brandon Woodruff’s roster chances, Pat Murphy’s clubhouse atmosphere and the key matchups ahead. Plus, WISN 12 Political Director Matt Smith breaks down the first and only Wisconsin gubernatorial debate between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley, including key exchanges over taxes, transportation funding and the 2020 election. The hour also features an emotional tribute to Garrett Mitchell from his mother and sister, along with Cream City Originals owner Alex Giampietro, whose Brewers-inspired foam bottle cap hats have gone viral and sparked a surge in orders across Wisconsin.

A new Brewers-inspired fan accessory is taking Milwaukee by storm just in time for the World Series! Cream City Originals owner Alex Giampietro joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to show off his foam bottle cap hats, a unique twist on Wisconsin’s iconic cheesehead. Giampietro shares how a childhood idea turned into a locally manufactured business, with demand exploding after a viral social media video reached more than 250,000 views. Plus, how his family is scrambling to keep up with hundreds of orders, the challenges of launching a business without manufacturing experience and his dream of seeing the bottle cap hat become a permanent part of Brewers fan culture.