WSUM Daily Newscast

In the news today, Dane County Parks opens a new 900 acre wildlife area near Sugar River in Verona and Montrose, Two new bills have been introduced into the legislature by Democrats that could push an additional $80 million dollars into Wisconsin higher education, Young Republicans group chat on the app telegram is full of racist messages, and President Trump says he plans to meet with Russian Pre...

In the news today, UW’s ‘Fill the Hill’ fundraiser raised over $700,000 breaking the previous record , Dane County Regional Airport refuses to play video of Kristi Noem, A bill banning cellphones in schools has been approved by the Wisconsin Senate, Walmart partners with OpenAI to allow users to buy products while chatting with ChatGPT, and President Trump's recent calls to revive the coal industr...

In the news today, Representative Miresse passed a package of bills that support environmental protection in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order mandating insurance companies to maintain COVID-19 vaccine access, Different publications push back on the Pentagon’s reporting restrictions, The Israeli military says the bodies of four more hostages are back in Israel, and The Cleve...

In the news today, More than half of the CDC employees fired by President Trump have been reinstated, President Trump announced that the war in Palestine is over, dozens have been killed and many are missing due to heavy rains, and Badgers get shutout at Homecoming and Penn State fires James Franklin Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm...

In the news today, Wisconsin Healthcare premiums will increase at the end of the year if premium tax credits expire, Microsoft will not move forward with plans to build a data center in Caledonia, Letitia James, current NY Attorney General, has been indicted on charges of bank fraud, and Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of the cease-fire deal. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily news...

In the news today, A contractor struck a gas line in the area of Westside Elementary School, State Senator Kelda Roys and Representative Jodi Emerson have introduced new legislation to cover the cost of fertility services, President Trump says that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson should be jailed, and Israel military officials stop an activist flotilla trying to bri...

In the news today, National Guard troops from Texas assembled in the outskirts of Chicago, The White House signaled that furloughed federal employees may be denied pay from the shutdown, the European Union proposed an increase in steel tariffs, Government jobs reports have ceased with the ongoing shutdown, and Madison will receive over a million dollars from the DNR to clean up the land near the f...

In the news today, The City of Madison awards over 25 million dollars in funding towards affordable housing, The City of Madison’s Independent Police Monitor, Robin Copley, announced her resignation today, A Trump elected judge blocked him from sending troops to Portland, and 393 animals were surrendered to police in Juneau County from animal neglect. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily...

In the news today, A new bill has been introduced to the Wisconsin legislature which hopes to change the state’s stance on medical marijuana use, A man drove a car into an English Synagogue and killed 2 and wounded 4, and Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for President Trump to release September job report. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 &...

In the news today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard proposed her 2026 annual budget plan, The Government shut down for the first time in 7 years and how it affects campus life, and Conservationist Jane Goodall died at the age of 91 from natural causes.  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, It looks like the government is likely to shut down at midnight tonight, A Dodge County Board Member accused of embezzlement, President Trump defended his use of the military in the US, and Spotify Co-Founder and CEO Daniel Ek announces he will step down as CEO in January.  Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune i...

In the news today, Ducky the whooping crane died of bird flu, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed on a plan to end the Gaza War, The Trump administration outlined a plan to revive the mining and burning of coal, and the MLB Playoffs are set.  Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91....

In the news today, The University of Wisconsin system proposed a policy that gen ed classes will transfer between universities, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortions on October 1st, Starbucks to close stores and lay off around 1000 non-retail workers, and Brewers pick up win, inch closer to number 1 seed. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thur...

In the news today, A shooter opened fire on an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Office in Dallas, Adelita Grijalva wins the special election for AZ’s 7th House District, 22 people were wounded in a drone strike on the Israeli city of Eilat, Governor Gavin Newsom calls President Trump a fraud over his comments on climate change, and The Packers will play Micah Parsons’ old team Sunday. Hosted b...

In the news today, Henry Vilas Zoo to welcome a new Polar Bear from Portland, US Rep. Tom Tiffany enters the race for Wisconsin governor, President Trump cancelled his meeting with top Democrats ahead of a possible governmental shutdown, President Donald Trump spoke for an hour to the UN General Assembly, and the MLB approved Robot Umpires and a ball-strike challenge system. Hosted by News Directo...

In the news today, Ten hospitals across rural Wisconsin formed the Wisconsin High Value Network to improve patient care and lower costs, Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to ABC this Tuesday, President Trump promoted unproven ties between Autism, Vaccines, and Tylenol, and The Brewers clinched the NL Central title. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 &...

In the news today, Law Forward files a class action lawsuit against the City of Madison over failure to count votes on 193 ballots cast in the November 2024 election, ABC announced that they are pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air over comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw announces he will retire at the end of the season. Hosted by News Director Nathan...

In the news today, Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s leaves the company after 47 years, Israel launched a ground offensive against Gaza City, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee, Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point and indicates it will again twice this year, and The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9 to 2 at home. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs e...

In the news today, LSC Chair Seeks Ways to Boost Trust in Science and Public Health, A Janesville middle school teacher shared photos of a student illegally, President Trump filed a lawsuit against the New York Times and four of its journalists for defamation, and American spending continues to rise. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm...

In the news today, A suspicious package found on UW-Madison campus was deemed not a threat according to police, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order today directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to ensure resident vaccine access, JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk’s podcast, Britain and the United States are expected to sign a deal to help companies from each country build nuclear...

In the news today,  Dayton Street to get new asphalt art, Isreal Prime Minister shuts down hope for hostage release, and NCAA investigates thirteen former athletes for gambling. 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, La Follette High School student arrested after gun found in his backpack, three Texas A&M employees fired over gender ideology book, Charlie Kirk shot and killed by a gunman at Utah Valley University, and Trump repeals Biden Era rule not allowing public land for sale of industrial development. Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday...

In the news today, Democratic leader David Crowley joins WI governor race, Chief Justice John Roberts allows President Trump to block foreign aid, US job growth numbers weaker than expected, adn Rhys Hoskins returns for Brewers.  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, Former employee questions Minocqua brewing company super PAC's use of donations, Appeals court uphold 83 million dollar judgement against President Trump, and packers win first game of season. 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, Madison City Clerk resigns amidst past ballot-counting controversies, Kohl's fires its brand new CEO for unethical behavior, Ukraine and the US sign a minerals and reconstruction deal, and eleven Syracuse high schools face charges over hazing. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsu...