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Wisconsin's Afternoon News

620 WTMJ
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers
Green Bay Packers
Milwaukee Bucks
Iran
Milwaukee, United States
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Baseball
Gas Prices
Brice Turang
Bob Harlan
Medical College Of Wisconsin
Beagles
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Wisconsin
Spirit Airlines
Special Olympics Wisconsin
Josh Jacobs
Humane Animal Welfare Society

Hosts John Mercure and Julia Fello bring you the latest in news and information from across Southeast Wisconsin every weekday afternoon.

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Latest Episodes

The 5PM hour opens with a troubling 5 O’Clock Focus on a former Milwaukee doctor at the center of an insemination scandal, raising serious ethical and legal questions. Julius Kim then joins to analyze whether Marty Brooks could face criminal charges ... more

Julius Kim joins to break down whether Marty Brooks could face criminal charges. We examine the allegations, the legal thresholds involved, and what’s most likely to happen next as the situation continues to unfold.

The 5 O’Clock Focus examines a disturbing case involving a 91-year-old former Milwaukee doctor accused in an insemination scandal.

The 4PM hour tees off with Brewers baseball as VP of Ticket Sales Michael Conentino previews the upcoming homestand, key matchups, and fan-favorite giveaways at AmFam Field. Anne Sayers joins to spotlight Wisconsin as a premier golf destination, high... more

A look at Wisconsin’s economic strength as the state holds steady with eight Fortune 500 companies, led by Northwestern Mutual, while WEC Energy Group climbs the rankings. We also break down Harley-Davidson bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., ne... more

Experience America’s top golf destination in Wisconsin. Boasting more courses on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses list than any state, Wisconsin features world-known courses designed by golf legends and tucked-away gems. Here’s to making mem... more

Michael Cosentino, VP of Ticket Sales, joins with the latest on the Brewers’ upcoming homestand. We preview key matchups, can’t-miss promotions, and the giveaways fans can look forward to at AmFam Field.

Viva Las Vegas! Tune in for a one minute montage of the wild night for the Brewers and A's as they battled it out in Las Vegas.

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Recent Guests

Sean Wagner
Head Coach, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panthers Baseball
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Episode: Upset Alert!
Greg Matsek
Sports director with the station; longtime sports journalist
Wisconsin's Afternoon News
Episode: Reporter’s Notebook Preview: Inside the Josh Jacobs Situation
Mike Bernhard
Wealth Advisor at BMG (Northwestern Mutual affiliate)
BMG / Northwestern Mutual
Episode: Helping Kids Buy Their First Home
Dominic Cotronio
Brewers insider
Brewers/WTMJ
Episode: 4p: Sweeps, Skies & Strength
Bella Lipski
Daughter of the fire chief; researcher and student
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; Milwaukee Fire Department Research Lab
Episode: Mental Health Matters
Ellen Stevens
Public official referenced in criminal complaint
Episode: 5p: Threats, Tributes & Tough Questions
John Ewert
Director of Communications at Road America
Road America
Episode: Remembering Kyle Busch
Jennifer Smah
Friend of the show and advocate involved with the HAWS segment
Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS)
Episode: 4p: Puppies, Purpose & Public Safety
Chad Hershner
President and CEO of Special Olympics Wisconsin
Special Olympics Wisconsin
Episode: 4p: Puppies, Purpose & Public Safety

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John Mercure
Host of Wisconsin's Afternoon News
Julia Fello
Co-host of Wisconsin's Afternoon News

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5 O’Clock Focus: Josh Jacobs
Q: Hey, tell us about your podcast.
Kyle describes his Truth to Power podcast and its move from a radio show to a podcast format within the 620 WTMJ family, mentioning where listeners can find past episodes.
5 O’Clock Focus: Josh Jacobs
Q: Do you like this idea? (about NFL discipline versus charges)
The guest and hosts acknowledge the tension between due process and league discipline, highlighting the impact on players' careers and team strategy.
5 O’Clock Focus: Josh Jacobs
Q: So the Josh Jacobs thing. I don't really want to get into like the legalese of all this, but I wanted to get your take on this.
Kyle Wallace explains the NFL's tendency to act on its own investigations and potential evidence, regardless of whether criminal charges are filed, and discusses how the Packers should plan for a season with or without Jacobs.
Cleared for Takeoff: EAA Oshkosh Preview
Q: Tell us about the Super Guppy.
The Super Guppy is a distinctive, old cargo plane used by NASA to transport rocket parts; its open-front cargo area and refrigerator-style door make it a standout, and it remains a functional, celebrated asset in the NASA fleet for moving components between production and launch sites.
3p: School Budgets to World Cup Dreams
Q: Mike, how have you seen things change or how have the dynamics changed with the housing market fluctuating the way that it has?
Mike explains that high mortgage rates and prices with low inventory have created challenges for first-time buyers, but there are opportunities through planning, different mortgage programs, and the option to refinance as rates change.

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The program offers a weekday afternoon briefing that blends local crime and public safety updates, politics, and community-focused stories with a strong emphasis on regional issues and personalities. It frequently features in-studio guests and on-site reporting to illuminate legal proceedings, government actions, and ongoing local events, while also dedicating substantive blocks to sports culture and veterans' affairs. A notable pattern is the mix of hard news (courts, safety, and policy) with human-interest segments (tragedy, memorials, and community outreach), often anchored by familiar local hosts and recurring guests from law, public safety, athletics, and nonprofit organizations. The format tends to favor accessible explanations of com... more

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1. Sean Wagner
2. Greg Matsek
3. Mike Bernhard
4. Dominic Cotronio
5. Bella Lipski
6. Ellen Stevens
7. John Ewert
8. Jennifer Smah

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