WSUM Daily Newscast

In the news today, The president of the UW Board of Regents named the 23-member committee to help decide the next chancellor on Thursday, The Dane County Humane Society is helping 500 dogs be placed that they received from Ridglan Farms, According to the AAA, WI’s average gas price has hit $4.17 for regular, an increase of 48 cents per gallon from last week Thursday, Congress votes to end the gove...

In the news today, The 6-3 Supreme Court decision cut key sections of the Voting Rights Act to benefit Republicans, OpenAI is expanding access to its models to help businesses and governments increase their cybersecurity, Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, plans to remain on the board on Wednesday, International rivers are at risk of contamination, threatening local fisheries and farmland, . Hosted by...

In the news today, Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau has just been named the founding dean of UW-Madison’s brand new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Trump challenges ABC station licenses over controversy with Jimmy Kimmel’s comments, The State Department said Tuesday it is preparing to release passports for America’s 250th birthday featuring Trump’s face, President Trump and King Charles III...

In the news today, Nearly 40 arrests were made during the Mifflin Street Block Party as of 7 p.m. this Saturday, A man was charged on Monday for his attempted assassination of Trump in the White House Correspondent’s dinner shooting, U.S. stocks are now stagnant after hovering by their records as oil prices continue to rise on Monday, Supreme court to hear arguments in landmark case against manufa...

In the news today, New York Times says the FBI began investigating one of their reporters after an article on Kash Patel’s girlfriend, President Trump’s acting attorney general signs an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug on Thursday, According to the New York Times, the Trump Administration is in talks to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who helped th...

In the news today, Center for Disease Control cancels release of study results showing the benefits of the COVID vaccine, A jet fuel shortage and the barriers of travel created by the Iranian war could lead to  summer travel complications, Trump’s approval ratings regarding the economy in the AP-NORC poll have dropped, Brewers turn things around, look to move up in standings. Hosted by News Direct...

In the news today, A UW-Madison engineering building gets a donation of $25 million dollars from two alumni on Tuesday, A new update on the long-awaited all men’s shelter in Madison shows the project continuing to move forward following recent fundraising advancement, Dane County supervisors stopped funding for Flock license plate cameras, Washington Elementary school in Janesville closes its door...

In the news today, The Big Ten is adding a postseason conference volleyball tournament, The Day of the Badger fundraiser raises over 2 million dollars, The number of drivers ticketed for running a red light or stoplight in Dane county doubled from last year, Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor kills wife and himself, Brewers snap six game losing streak, follow it up with series victory. Hosted by...

In the news today, Vance continues feud with the catholic church and pope, Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran to set up further U.S.-Iran talks on Wednesday, Ecofriendly footwear brand flips company and stock soars, President Trump said the Justice Department would not drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell and threatened to fire Powell if he does not resign nex...

In the news today, Referendum fails in Monroe, district announces more than 20 layoffs, Republican Senator Jesse James announced he is retiring from the Wisconsin Legislature, A long-term study shows fluoride in drinking water has no effect on brain function or intelligence changes, Wholesale inflation rises to 4%, the highest annual rate in the last three years. Hosted by News Director Talula Hay...

In the news today, Big Ten confirms Chris McIntosh has stepped down from his role as the director of Wisconsin Athletics on Monday, President Trump starts feud online with Pope Leo XIV, As an update to our 5 pm newscast, Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress Monday following sexual misconduct allegations, NBA playoff and play-in field set. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast air...

In the news today, The US Department of Energy commits over 250 million dollars to fusion funding in Janesville, The Iran war has driven up everyday costs for most Americans, Some states are struggling to meet their clean energy goals due to the resources needed for data centers, Evers partially vetoes Assembly Bill 1034 allowing almost 15 million dollars in funding toward UW Athletics. Hosted by...

In the news today, Democratic-backed candidate, Chris Taylor, wins the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, ICE has arrested over 800 people using tips given by federal airport security officials, Recently ousted Pam Bondi will not appear for House deposition in the Epstein investigation next week, President Trump changed his plans of "annihilation" toward a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday. Hoste...

In the news today, The Wisconsin Union Directorate will host Ruby Bridges in a free-for-students moderated Q&A event on Tuesday, Porchlight men’s shelter opening pushed back to an unknown date, Wisconsin polls are open today and liberals are hoping to expand their majority in the Supreme Court election, Trump threatens Iran that if it fails to meet his latest deadline, quote “a whole civilizat...

In the news today, Voting for the final matchup of the WSUM Sports March-Madness bracket for the best kids' show is open today, University of Wisconsin system Board of Regents tries to oust President, Gov. Tony Evers signs bills to combat PFAS contamination on Monday, The Artemis II mission broke Apollo’s farthest distance from Earth record on Monday, Brewers open up season with a 7 and 2 record....

In the news today, 53% of Wisconsin voters are undecided regarding the Supreme Court race, a Marquette Law School poll said, Senators are debating the ‘last and final’ offer to end the DHS shutdown on Thursday, The Trump administration opens investigations into race being considered in admissions at three medical schools on Wednesday, There are possible talks about ending the war between joint U.S...

In the news today, Police investigating a possible inappropriate relationship between a teacher and student on Wednesday, Judge Chris Taylor has kidney stones, and has to reschedule debate tonight, A man from Racine County was convicted of election fraud charges after ordering absentee ballots for other voters Tuesday evening, The Supreme Court of the United States today overturned a lower court d...

In the news today, The Wisconsin Union announced the iconic sunburst chairs are returning on April 15th to kick off the start of the terrace season, Early in-person absentee voting for the April 7th election begins today, with most notability the race for a state Supreme Court seat between liberal Chris Taylor and independent but self-declared constitutional conservative Maria Lazar, President Tru...

In the news today, Tour bus carrying over 50 crashes, and leaves 33 injured on Sunday, Gov. Tony Evers signs a bill supporting Foodshare programs and prohibiting its aid for junk food on Monday, President Trump sends ICE agents to airports to help with TSA agent shortage after radio tip, Stocks rise and oil prices drop as President Trump postpones further strikes on Iran on Monday. Hosted by News...

In the news today, Online sports betting bill passes Wisconsin senate on Tuesday, Senate passes bill to address PFAs contamination, The White House pick for DHS outlined his priorities for the Senate on Wednesday, U.S. stocks are sinking due to oil prices rising toward 110 dollars a barrel on Wednesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 &...

In the news today, The Wisconsin Senate passes bills to provide funding to help reduce chemical contamination, Today the Wisconsin Senate tees up to vote on legalizing statewide online sports betting, President Trump reveals confidential medical information about a congressman on Monday, The director of the National Counterterrorism Center and Trump nominee resigns over Iran’s war on Tuesday, Worl...

In the news today, Sturgeon Bay was hit with 33 inches of snow, with power outages occurring across the state due to a blizzard, TSA agents are quitting following their first weekend without full pay, President Trump asks allies to do whatever it takes to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has continued its own exports of oil through the Strait of Hormuz while all other traffic is halted, Badgers t...

In the news today, The UW faculty union is urging for the removal of UWPD Flock security cameras around campus, Wisconsin lawmakers have advanced 14.6 million dollars in funding for the UW athletics NIL program, A lawsuit was announced against the Wisconsin Legislature over its alleged use of public dollars to hire private lawyers on Wednesday, Wisconsin farmers have been hit hard following fertil...

In the news today, Beaver Dam residents express concerns about the Meta AI data center recently constructed, 17 states are suing the Trump administration about requirements regarding race data collection by colleges, U.S. strike that killed over 150 elementary school children likely due to outdated intelligence, Bam Adebayo shocks the NBA and scores 83 points to move to 2nd all time in single game...

In the news today, State supreme court justice Annette Ziegler announces she will not seek reelection in 2027, Georgia voters are set to vote on Tuesday for a successor to House congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene, Uber’s women-only drivers option is launched nationwide to address safety concerns, 700,000 people are forced to flee Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes, Big Ten announces season awards i...