A bear is living under someone’s house? That’s right. Ken Johnson, a California resident, is dealing with an unwanted guest who is causing damage. Local authorities are having trouble removing the bear, so what are the next steps? 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts reported on this unique story.

A YouTuber/independent journalist is uncovering childcare fraud in Minnesota, or is he? 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts dove into whether or not this is fraud, the regurgitated information and just how long Minnesota and national media has been covering the story.

It’s time for Driver’s Ed with 620 WTMJ’s Debbie Lazaga. Debbie sat down with AAA to discuss the cold’s impact on a car for the winter season. Aspects like dying batteries, reduced crank strength and more are all ways that the cold can negatively impact cars. And EV drivers, you aren’t excluded! Packing blankets, boots, snacks and a scraper/brush is important at all times.

It’s almost time for week 18 of the NFL season, and Green and Gold Insider Jason Wilde joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News one last time. The 3-time Wisconsin Sports Writer of the Year discussed the rest vs. rust debate. The Packers are also firmly in the 7-seed. What challenges would the Bears and Eagles pose in each of those hypothetical matchups?

What will the role of AI look like in 2026? 620 WTMJ’s Mike Spaulding dove in to take a look at AI’s benefits, mainly efficiency. However, artificial intelligence still struggles with accuracy depending on the request. The AI industry is expected to top 4 trillion dollars over the course of the next decade.

What were the most significant health news of 2025? Dr. John Raymond, the President and CEO of The Medical College of Wisconsin, joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss advances in gene therapy, HIV treatment and more. Dr. Raymond also furthered the discussion by bringing up the benefits of AI in healthcare and how it can advance treatment for patients and allow healthcare professions to do their jobs more efficiently.

What were the most significant health news of 2025? Dr. John Raymond, the President and CEO of The Medical College of Wisconsin, joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss advances in gene therapy, HIV treatment and more. Dr. Raymond also furthered the discussion by bringing up the benefits of AI in healthcare and how it can advance treatment for patients and allow healthcare professions to do their jobs more efficiently.

What will the role of AI look like in 2026? 620 WTMJ’s Mike Spaulding dove in to take a look at AI’s benefits, mainly efficiency. However, artificial intelligence still struggles with accuracy depending on the request. The AI industry is expected to top 4 trillion dollars over the course of the next decade. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano also chimed in, stating that AI's impact can be profoundly positive with a productivity-based approach.

It’s almost time for week 18 of the NFL season, and Green and Gold Insider Jason Wilde joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News one last time. The 3-time Wisconsin Sports Writer of the Year discussed the rest vs. rust debate. The Packers are also firmly in the 7-seed. What challenges would the Bears and Eagles pose in each of those hypothetical matchups?

It’s time for Driver’s Ed with 620 WTMJ’s Debbie Lazaga. Debbie sat down with AAA to discuss the cold’s impact on a car for the winter season. Aspects like dying batteries, reduced crank strength and more are all ways that the cold can negatively impact cars. And EV drivers, you aren’t excluded! Packing blankets, boots, snacks and a scraper/brush is important at all times.

It’s the 3 at 3 on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News! 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts and Mike Spaulding discussed the lost MH37 0 plane discovery resuming 12 years after its disappearance, the skyrocketing flu rates from this time of year, and Denmark doing away with physical mail transports.

Why is it important to buy local, especially in high-volume times like the holiday season, and what is the Buy Local Bonus initiative? Claire Koenig, the VP of Communications and Advocacy for Visit Milwaukee, stopped in studio to discuss the local benefits. What’s the ripple effect of spending your dollars at a mom and pop shop instead of a large business, and how have those local establishments been doing in 2025? 620 WTMJ’s Adam Roberts and Mike Spaulding also discussed these topics with Koenig.

50 years ago, the U.S. Military airlifted an unprecedented amount of orphans out of Vietnam. This was called Operation Babylift, an American-made solution to help Vietnamese orphans out of a major humanity crisis unfolding in Vietnam. 620 WMTJ’s John Mercure dove in to the story earlier this year.

What are the major political storylines as 2025 departs and 2026 arrives? 620 WTMJ’s Kristin Brey, Steve Scaffidi, Adam Roberts and Mike Spaulding all had a roundtable-style discussion on alleged childcare fraud going on in the state of Minnesota. This has drawn federal attention and a response from FBI Director Kash Patel. Will this carry any weight in Wisconsin, all four discussed. They also covered the crowded gubernatorial race.

What are the major political storylines as 2025 departs and 2026 arrives? 620 WTMJ’s Kristin Brey, Steve Scaffidi, Adam Roberts and Mike Spaulding all had a roundtable-style discussion on alleged childcare fraud going on in the state of Minnesota. This has drawn federal attention and a response from FBI Director Kash Patel. Will this carry any weight in Wisconsin, all four discussed. They also covered the crowded gubernatorial race.

50 years ago, the U.S. Military airlifted an unprecedented amount of orphans out of Vietnam. This was called Operation Babylift, an American-made solution to help Vietnamese orphans out of a major humanity crisis unfolding in Vietnam. 620 WMTJ’s John Mercure dove in to the story earlier this year.