WSUM Daily Newscast

In the news today, the current Belarussian president makes plans to extend his already 30-year-long term, investigators look into the cause of the Los Angeles wildfires and the local construction company, Findorff, makes plans to be 100% employee-owned.  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 wsum.org.

In the news today, the task force looking in the assassination attempts against president-elect Donald Trump issue recommendations for the Secret Service, a new DPI program will help disabled youth move out of correctional facilities, Saudi Arabia is selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and a man who launched himself at a Las Vegas Judge is sentenced. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson,...

In the news today, the monarch butterfly makes the U.S.'s list of threatened species, the current FBI director steps down, a Wisconsinite who faked his death and fled to Europe returns, UW-Madison quarterback Braedyn Locke enters the transfer portal, and France criticizes the Israeli occupation of Golan Heights.  Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursda...

In the news today, the South Korean ex-defense minister is formally arrested, UW-Madison hires Jeff Grimes as their Offensive Coordinator for its football team, Trump lawyers and an aide receive 10 felony charges in Wisconsin, and 19 people are given citations after protesting a Board of Regents meeting. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 &a...

In the news today, ex-Syrian leader flees to Russia, heavy rains and flooding plague Malaysia and Thailand, and an investigation is underway for the UW-Madison student organization, Students for Justice in Palestine, 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 wsum.org.

In the news today, Syrian rebels take over the city of Hama, the Wisconsin Capitol's holiday tree goes up, 19 protestors are arrested after a UW Board of Regents meeting, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces a factory expansion, and tensions arise between Paraguay and China over Taiwan. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune...

In the news today, Wisconsin volleyball player Sarah Franklin is named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the second time, Madison Alder faces accusations of sexual harassment and abuse, UW Health Kids and the Children's Hospital team up to help patients with congenital heart diseases, and France's prime minister is ousted on a no-confidence vote. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily...

In the news today, McDonalds's E-coli outbreak ends, a Wisconsin judge overturns a 2011 law that ended collective bargaining for teachers and some public workers, Belgium becomes the first country to legally offer labor rights and protections to sex workers, and Trump's DEA pick steps back. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune...

In the news today, president-elect Donald Trump nominates Kash Patel for the role of FBI Director, the US Supreme Court will begin a case on e-cigarette and vape regulation, and current President Joe Biden issues a complete pardon over his son's, Hunter Biden, federal charges. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91...

In the news today, Matt Gaetz withdraws consideration from being president-elect Donald Trump's attorney general and arrest warrants are placed on Israel's Prime Minister by the International Criminal Court. 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 wsum.org.

In the news today, Madison Schools' superintendent is accused of mishandling funds, sentencing is postponed in New York for president-elect Donald Trump, Republicans in the House of Representatives hint at supporting a bathroom ban for transgender employees, and Ukraine launches American-made, long-range missiles into Russia. 

In the news today, new safety requirements are added to US vehicle crash ratings, Ukraine launches American long-range weapons into Russia, and a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is drafted. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, Wisconsin receives $101 million to help lower energy costs for its families, Brazil hosts the G20 summit, and US President Joe Biden authorizes the use of American long-range weapons in Ukraine against Russian aggression. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, illegal miners are trapped in a South African mine, a Madison woman gets a new species of arthropods named after her, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces a $1 million grant for Wisconsin teachers. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, president-elect Donald Trump nominates Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State, the US government charges a man with leaking documents dealing with Israeli plans to strike Iran, and the CNN projects a Republican majority in the House of Representatives. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 9...

In the news today, US airlines suspend flights to Haiti, Elon Musk spent an estimated $200 million on campaigning for president-elect Donald Trump, and a Wisconsin kayaker likely faked his own death before fleeing to Europe. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, president-elect Donald Trump urges the Senate to take a recess appointment, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the state's 1849 abortion ban, and a shooting brings pain to Tuskegee University in Alabama. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, USDA bans fees on free and reduced-fee school meals, the University Club shuts down, and protests ensue over Georgia's Parliament. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, Donald Trump will be the 47th US President, Tammy Baldwin wins another term as Wisconsin Senator, a referendum is passed for the Madison Metropolitan School District, UW is considering paving its Lakeshore Path, and a special counsel is created to deal with Trump's federal cases. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6...

In the news today, Spain still deals with the aftermath of flooding, Milwaukee finds itself in a ballot recounting situation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses his Defense Minister, and Boeing machinists end their strike. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91, A Kentucky policeman is convicted on charges of civil rights abuse in Breonna Taylor's case from 2020, Boeing strikers expected to vote on a new contract, Spain continues to face destruction after flood, and more issues arise with Elon Musk's petition's sweepstakes.  Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Mond...

In the news today, local high school students make costumes for babies in the NICU, North Korean troops move into Russia against Ukraine, and Kamala Harris plans a series of rallies across Wisconsin leading up to the election. 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 wsum.org

In the news today, Marquette Law School Poll releases predictions of Wisconsin for the upcoming election, Spain navigates dangerous flooding, and Jeff Bezos supports the Washington Post's decision to not endorse a political candidate. 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 wsum.org

In the news today: ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington are set on fire, USA announces it won't endorse a presidential candidate, UW System schools see improvements in enrollment numbers, and an Antarctic glacier is cloaked in "sea smoke." 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 wsum.org

In the news today: a Timothee Chalamet look-alike contest in New York City is crashed by Timothee Chalmet himself, Volkswagen closes at least three of its German factories, UW-Madison's "Fill the Hill" Fundraiser raises over $500,000, and Israel is expected to vote on proposals that could limit the UN's efficacy in the Middle East. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs e...