It’s a packed hour on Wisconsin’s Afternoon News. At 4:16, Packers legend Brian Bulaga joins for Green & Gold Insiders to break down the team’s Week 2 performance and the growing confidence in Jordan Love. At 4:36, Brewers broadcaster Lane Grindle stops by to celebrate the Crew clinching the playoffs for the 7th time in 8 seasons, reflect on Bob Uecker, and preview the team’s path to a potential NL No. 1 seed. Then at 4:46, Senator Rob Hutton weighs in on the hot-button issue of Milwaukee’s wheel tax—why he believes it must go to a public referendum. Sports, emotion, and local policy—all in one hour.

Brewers broadcaster Lane Grindle joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to talk about the best team in baseball. With the Crew clinching a playoff spot for the 7th time in 8 seasons, Lane breaks down the electric weekend series vs. the Cardinals, why Saturday’s game might’ve been the game of the year, and what’s at stake as the Brewers eye the NL’s top seed. Plus, a reflection on Bob Uecker’s powerful impact on the team and what it means to them

Packers legend Brian Bulaga joins Wisconsin’s Afternoon News for this week’s Monday edition of Green & Gold Insiders. Bulaga breaks down the Packers' performance through Week 2, shares his insight on the team’s chemistry, and explains how the locker room is rallying around Jordan Love. It’s a deep dive into belief, leadership, and early-season momentum in Green Bay.

In this full hour we kick things off with a look at declining populations in Wisconsin counties, and the growing trend of clear backpacks in schools. John and Julia debate: are Wisconsinites more excited about the Brewers or Packers this season? Listener texts weigh in with some surprising takes. Telly Hughes joins the show to talk retirement—why Portugal tops the list for Americans looking to relocate. And finally, at 3:46, ABC’s Don Mihalek discusses serious security lapses around the Charlie Kirk shooting and why schools must shift from reactive to proactive when it comes to safety.

On today’s episode, we break down the latest on the tragic shooting at a Charlie Kirk event. ABC’s Don Mihalek weighs in on major campus security failures—lack of staffing, poor planning, and missed precautions. We discuss why local first responders must be involved early to prevent future incidents, not just respond after the fact. Plus, we reflect on the response and community impact following Charlie Kirk’s funeral.

In this episode of 3@3, we cover three big stories in just a few minutes. Wisconsin counties are seeing population declines—what’s behind the trend, and why does it matter? Some schools are now requiring clear backpacks, raising questions about safety and privacy. And finally, John checks in with a quick dispatch from Milwaukee’s MKE airport. Three topics, one quick listen.

The 5 PM hour brings powerful conversations—Milwaukee DA Kent Lovern shares insights into the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation. WTMJ’s Adam Roberts takes us into the sky with the 128th Air Refueling Wing. Plus, Therapist Megan Anderson joins John Mercure and Telly Hughes to talk about emotional responses to high-profile violence, and how to manage anxiety and grief in the wake of the Charlie Kirk tragedy.

WTMJ reporter Adam Roberts goes airborne with the 128th Air Refueling Wing and joins John and Telly to share his firsthand account. Find out what it’s like to be part of this critical mission—and why it left such a lasting impression.

Plant doctor Melinda Myers joins John and Telly in-studio with a fall checklist: How to handle leaf cleanup, prune your shrubs, and winterize your garden. Plus, expert tips for planting now for a vibrant spring.

John Mercure and Telly Hughes cover the biggest headlines of the day: Wisconsin’s wealthiest revealed, Bucks and Brewers stars turn heads at Thursday Night Football, and China Lights returns for another stunning season. ABC News' Alex Stone reports on the arrest of Tyler Robinson in the shocking shooting death of Charlie Kirk, and therapist Megan Anderson joins in-studio to guide listeners through how to emotionally process the tragedy.