Exploring the Chicago Tribune archives with Kori Rumore

July 10th, 2026: A historically busy news day

On this week's episode, we recap the incredibly busy news day that was July 8th, 2026. On that day alone, Vice President JD Vance visited Milwaukee and exchanged barbs with city leaders over several topics, former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan received no prison time for her felony obstruction conviction, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley withdrew from the governor's race, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson surprised many with his official opinion on the I-794 debate, fired Wisconsin Center District President and CEO Marty Brooks formally appealed his firing and demanded a public hearing to do so, and Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow died at 61 following a nearly two-year battle with cancer. Adam is joined by WTMJ's Julia Fello and Elizabeth Lintonen to help analyze the significance of all the news made July 8th.

July 2nd, 2026: An unexpected interview request, Wisconsin sports betting update

On this week’s episode, Adam talks with TMJ4 News reporter Rebecca Klopf, who recently received an unusual request for an interview from a man during his ongoing murder trial. Also, WTMJ's Neil Doyle provides an update on the status of legalized online sports betting in Wisconsin.

June 26th, 2026: Giannis departs Milwaukee, Public power struggle, Wisconsin passenger rail

On this week's episode, WTMJ's Adam Roberts speaks with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski about his years-long work that went into a piece detailing what led to the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. Also, a Milwaukee alderman's goal to replace We Energies takes its first step forward, and Wisconsin's governor wants federal dollars to revive a Milwaukee-to-Madison passenger rail line.

June 19th, 2026: Reporter's Notebook: The Trial of Amandria Brunner, Door County's H-2B visa problem, Community reporting

On this week's episode, WTMJ's Adam Roberts, Elizabeth Lintonen, and Nazir Spencer break down the (recently completed) trial of Amandria Brunner. Also, Adam talks with Al Johnson's front-of-house manager Jaime Blossom-Bexell about a shortage of foreign workers in Door County as tourism season begins in earnest, and WTMJ Community Reporter Tory Lowe joins the show.

June 12th, 2026: Marty Brooks fired, World Cup excitement in Milwaukee, Lake Geneva's Mailboat Tour

On this week's episode, WTMJ's Adam Roberts talks with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Daykin about a dramatic week for the Wisconsin Center District and its recently fired President and CEO Marty Brooks. Also, WTMJ's Neil Doyle takes a trip around Milwaukee to find the best spot to watch the FIFA World Cup, and WTMJ's Nazir Spencer spends a day on the Lake Geneva Mailboat.