WSUM Daily Newscast

In the news today, UW wins the Big 10 blood drive, receiving $1 million from Abbott to advance local health initiatives, Quilen Blackwell was announced as 2025 CNN Hero of the Year as his nonprofit focused on changing vacant lots on Chicago’s South side,  16 FBI agents are suing Kash Patel and the Trump administration because they were fired for them kneeling at protest, Residents on both sides of...

In the news today, The UW board of Regents announced the College of Computer, Data, and Information Science be separated from L&S and renamed the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, FBI makes arrest in January 6th pipe bomb case nearly 5 years after the investigation opened, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia will take a region of Ukraine by force or Ukrainian forc...

In the news today, Wisconsin residents hold protests across seven cities against AI data centers, The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging local law enforcement's authority to hold people in custody, Federal Authorities start crackdown on immigrants in New Orleans, and Trump administration staffers cancelled interviews with a group of finalists to be the next chair of...

In the news today, Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins the race for Wisconsin Governor, President Trump pardons ex-president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez, US gas prices drop below $3 a gallon for the first time since May 2021, and the Trump administration declared that it was revoking the reinstatement of 14 employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who have been on ad...

In the news today, Larry Meiller, a beloved voice on Wisconsin Public Radio for nearly 60 years, has announced his retirement, A group of FEMA workers has been reinstated after three months of forced leave, and Zelensky says that the territory in Ukraine is the most difficult issue as the US heads to meet with Putin. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Ryan Strnad drops out of Wisconsin Governor race and endorses David Crowley, Police authorities find Morgan Geyser, the 23-year-old who had stabbed her friend 19 times to appease the fictional slender man back in 2014, The FBI is trying to schedule interviews with the six democratic lawmakers who said that service members should disobey illegal orders, and Four more people arres...

In the news today, Federal Judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, Israel’s military launches strikes against Gaza, continuing to test the ceasefire, Kohl’s names new CEO to be interim Michael Bender, and Badgers go 7 and 1 over the weekend in Hockey, Basketball, Football, and Volleyball. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday...

In the news today, A new discovery has been made of more than a dozen ancient canoes in the bed of Lake Mendota, Madison based healthcare company Exact Sciences is being acquired by Abbott, President Donald Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition over their message to the military, CDC changes website wording to promote speculation of a link between vaccines and autism, The UN Atomic Agency...

In the news today, Wisconsin files appeal regarding denial of federal funding from storm damage, President Trump announces a timeline for issuing $2,000 tariff rebate checks, Kroger is closing three automated fulfillment centers to make deliveries more efficient, There was a train attack on a Polish Railway this past weekend, The Bureau of Labor and Statistics says that some data from the shutdown...

In the news today, 26 locations around the state receive 14 million dollars in federal funding for electric vehicle charging, Over 282 million dollars have been put towards improving drinking water, The US is in for a severe flu season, This evening, the House passed a bill relating to the Epstein files, United Nations Security Council passes a US-drafted plan for peace in Gaza, The head of the la...

In the news today, A crash on the beltline has caused an hours-long lane closure and a vehicle fire on Monday, Police officials say they’ve arrested a suspect after a person with a gunshot wound arrived at a local Taco Bell late Sunday evening, The Transportation Security Administration, also known as TSA, is conducting a current investigation after a passenger brought a meat cleaver, 120 people w...

In the news today, During the past two days in Madison and across both Wisconsin and the U.S, a rare appearance of the northern lights has emerged, The governmental shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asks that all nations cut military supplies to RSF, President Trump chooses to not attend UN climate talks, and The stock market experienced a signi...

In the news today, Meta announces plans to build a one billion dollar data center in Beaver Dam, Democratic state legislators introduced a bill Tuesday that would cap the cost of utilities for Wisconsin families, Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois due to the immigration crackdown, The last penny was minted today in Philadelphia, and Badgers basketball beats Ball State to move to...

In the news today, Governor Evers says that the Trump Administration must release funding to 20 Wisconsin school districts, Janesville City Council approves a letter of intent with developers to explore building a data center, Janesville City Council approves a letter of intent with developers to explore building a data center, Fannie May watchdogs questioned how Pulte obtained mortgage records of...

In the news today, The government shows first signs of progress in re-opening by passing a bill in the Senate, President Trump threatens to sue the BBC one billion dollars over editing on one of his speeches, In a closely divided vote, the U.K.’s central bank left interest rates unchanged for the first time in over a year, and After a destructive visit, typhoon Fung-Wong wreaked havoc over the nor...

In the news today, 40 airlines across the country to see 10% reductions in flight traffic due to government shutdown, Sudanese paramilitary forces (RSF) agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire negotiated by the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, and Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland died overnight . Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 &amp...

In the news today, Democrats win almost every election category across the nation, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits will be delayed, cut, or potentially nonexistent for millions of Americans this month, The current government shutdown is now the longest ever, and About half of the goods that enter the US are subject to tariffs from President Trump’s new tariffs. Hosted...

In the news today, Workers at Mercyhealth East clinic in Janesville made a deal to return to work, Chaos ensues over SNAP benefits, as President Trump and the White House convey differing messages, Dick Cheney, former United States vice president, has died at 84, and Diane Ladd, the acclaimed actress, mother of Laura Dern, died yesterday at 89. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newsca...

In the news today, AC/DC to perform a show at Camp Randall next summer, Trump Administration to partially resume funding SNAP benefits, after two judges ruled that President Trump acted unconstitutionally, Kimberly-Clark purchases Tylenol in a cash and stock deal worth about 48 billion dollars, and Men’s Hockey climbs to number 10, Women’s hockey remains number 1 unanimously. Hosted by News Direct...

In the news today, Microsoft partners with UW Madison to accelerate AI scientific discovery, Wisconsin moves ahead with prison system overhaul, despite some objections from Republican lawmakers, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet face to face for the first time in 6 years, and President Trump slashes the limit of refugee admissions, and prioritizes South Africans. Hosted by News...

In the news today, John Thune expresses frustration on the Senate floor over the continuation of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump says it’s pretty clear that he can’t run for a third term, The Fed cuts interest rates for the second time this year, and Trump Administration announces new plan to build several nuclear power plants. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscas...

In the news today, 25 states sue the Trump Administration over refusal to fund food stamps starting November 1st, Amazon fires 14,000 corporate jobs, looks to fire up to 30,000, Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, and World Series game three ties record for longest World Series game ever, going 18 innings. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6...

In the news today, Village of DeForest approached about building a Data Center, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes abortion services, and The US and China agree on a trade deal to avoid a 150% tariff on Chinese goods. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Lawmakers are trying to take money from the sheriff’s office to balance the 31 million dollar budget deficit in Dane County, Prosecutors have charged a Wisconsin man with stalking after he allegedly sent state Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky a series of intimidating emails, JD Vance visits Israel for meetings with Israel’s leaders during a faltering ceasefire, and President...

In the news today, Canvas is currently down due to technical issues, The Madison Fire Department reported that a fire on the roof of the UnityPoint Health-Meriter hospital on Friday may have been accidental, Will Martin enters the race for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, An estimated 7 million demonstrators took to the streets for the nationwide “No Kings” protest, The Louvre remains closed, a day...