WSUM Daily Newscast

In the news today, Democratic candidates flipped both the Wisconsin State House and Senate in the midterm election cycle, Voters on Tuesday night approved two amendments to the WI state constitution, Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will become Wisconsin’s next governor, beating out Republican candidate Tom Tiffany on Tuesday, Are CDs making a comeback?, In a social media post, vice president JD Vance broke from Trump’s side to claim the Iran war was the reason for the major republican loss this election season on Wednesday, Yesterday, bomb threats targeted seven planes across Europe, Following a decision by a...

In the news today, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates made a final campaign push before the election on Monday, Voters in Wisconsin have cast over 796,000 mail-in ballots before Nov. 3, the day of the midterm elections, Melania Trump is hosting Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House for discussions on Thursday, Trump announced the U.S. is choosing to halt 4 billion dollars in aid each year to Israel for 2027, but will continue selling them military hardware on Tuesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Tonjanita Johnson was named the UW-Systems President by The Board of Regents on Friday, Over 50 million Americans have already voted with an early ballot for this year’s midterm election, Haley Stevens, the Democratic former opponent in the Michigan U.S. Senate primary, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers rather than Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, Ukraine and Russia reported fake emergency alerts after a cyberattack targeted warning apps, El Nino, a climate pattern resulting from variation in ocean temperature, is intensifying rains and flooding in the Southwest at historic levels, Badger Men’s Hockey claims number one spot...

In the news today, Democratic candidate David Crowley is cited to have a lead in the governor’s race over Republican candidate Tom Tiffany in a new Marquette Law School Poll on Wednesday, The Department of Homeland Security is currently investigating its facilities after hackers claim to have leaked sensitive information on DHS workers, Doordash offered 17 billion dollars to buy Instacart, which could be the largest consolidation of a grocery delivery service, The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation in California to further their goal of trying to uncover what they believe to be thousands of noncitizen voters on...

In the news today, Flavio Bolsonaro fled from Brazil to Miami with his family after his defeat by Luiz Inaco Lula da Silva in the Brazilian presidential elections, According to a new estimate the Pentagon provided to Congress, the Iran war is costing American taxpayers 47.1 billion dollars, The Federal Reserve voted 10-2 to hold interest rates steady at 3.75-4% earlier today, even as inflation still hovers above the Federal Reserve’s 2%  target, The Big Ten announced a 49 million dollar NIL cap ahead of the Protect College Sports Act on Wednesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast air...

In the news today, A UW-Madison data center contract has moved from a Fitchburg to Milwaukee firm, A federal appeals court rejected the Department of Justice's demand to set aside 20,000 California mail-in ballots on Monday, A localized ceasefire in Ukraine has begun as part of a deal brokered by U.S. first lady, Melania Trump, on Tuesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Anthropic announced preparations for what could be one of the largest ever public listings on Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term in Brazil on Sunday, The Wisconsin Badgers beat USC 24 to 7 on Saturday night at Camp Randall, The Milwaukee Brewers lead the World Series 2-0 after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 and 5-4 this weekend. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Finalists named in Universities of Wisconsin President search, A federal judge has ordered Trump to sit in for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Thursday, President Trump has released more than 277 million dollars in last-minute TV and direct-mail advertising ahead of the midterm elections on Thursday, NBA slate getting underway with all but two teams playing one game. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, In a 12-hour-long Common Council meeting, the board fired the city’s interim police monitor from a 14-6 vote on Wednesday morning, On Tuesday Night, the polling website FiftyPlusOne contacted Wedgewood polls to inquire about the authenticity and accuracy of their surveys, The Trump Administration’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian following his release of an imprisoned American on Wednesday, On Wednesday, a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25B for “deceiving users about its data privacy practices”, For the first time, the UN climate report claimed that the glob...

In the news today, The Wisconsin Union Terrace is removing its seasonal iconic colorful sunburst chairs next Monday, Wisconsin attorney general joins lawsuit against merger of two of the largest playground manufacturers in the country, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance announced a 25 million dollar program to encourage alleged fraud reports on Tuesday, The Trump administration said it will dole out 8 billion dollars to U.S. farmers struggling with diesel fuel prices late Monday, The NBA season kicks off, with Celtics and Pistons playing the first game this afternoon. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast...

In the news today, Students gathered on Library Mall Friday night to protest for changes on and off campus to prevent sexual assault, Over 120 cattle were involved in crash in downtown Kansas City that sent dozens into the city, Trump signed an executive order creating a women’s health division within the National Institute of Health on Monday, The French prime minister called for very limited and localized curfews regarding rioting and looting on Monday, The Milwaukee Brewers are advancing to the World Series for the first time in 44 years after their 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers la...

In the news today, Culver’s gave out free cheese curds outside of Memorial Union on Thursday afternoon for National Cheese Curd Day, Following bipartisan backlash, President Trump decided to cancel the livestream of the execution of the Fort Hood shooter at the Pentagon on Thursday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zlensky is defying Trump by resuming strikes on Russian refineries, Wholesale inflation rose in its largest increase since 2022. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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 Chamber Orchestra is in consideration for a Grammy with their new album, “Endeavor.", On Tuesday night, a General Aviation Piper PA-46 crashed in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, The Social Security Administration projects its recipients will get a 3.6% cost of living increase by 2027 on Wednesday, President Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, debuted her position at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, The DNR says Wisconsin has planted its 50 millionth tree as part of the trillion tree pledge since 2021. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on W...

In the news today, The USDA announced one million dollars in grants for rural Wisconsin business projects on Tuesday, Cornell suspended fraternity parties and other social events for the rest of the academic year on Tuesday, Russia arrests and detains Japanese journalist for what they suspect is espionage, Brewers take commanding 2-0 series lead in NLCS. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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 Wisconsin Supreme Court announced it is seeking 3 million dollars in funding to ensure courthouse safety, Mailers sent out to promote a socialist candidate in Ohio’s Senate race have links to a MAGA super PAC vendor, President Trump defended his decision to ease restrictions on diesel fuel exports on Monday, A worker at an anti-plague research institute in Siberia reportedly died from pneumonia on October 2nd after first experiencing symptoms on September 29th. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on ws...

In the news today, Wisconsin announced grants of 296,000 dollars will be awarded to expand financial literacy programs on Thursday, President Trump does not plan to reimburse the federal government for ads he created using tax-payer dollars, Trump said the U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before the November 3rd midterm election on Thursday, Four astronauts returned to Earth from the ISS on Thursday. Their trip was eight months long through SpaceX. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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 Trump said his administration will pay eligible Medicare enrollees $90 dollars per person, The Department of Homeland Security proposed a 70,000 dollar fee for international students to work in the U.S. on Wednesday, The FBI stopped an attack on the Mall of America after an agent supplied a teenager with an assault rifle, Russia dispels concerns of epidemic risk from the death of a lab worker at an anti-plague research facility, In British Columbia, Canada, a 16 year old hiker was rescued from Crown Mountain. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every...

In the news today, UW-Madison professor Francis Halzen won a Nobel Prize for physics on Tuesday, Madison’s mayor proposes 477.5 million dollars for the 2027 operating budget on Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to bring down diesel prices late Monday, France is facing its largest student protests in decades. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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 Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News as an On-Air contributor, The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded today, Supreme Court begins trial between Boulder, Colorado and two oil giants, and Brewers pull off miracle comeback win to take 2-0 series lead over Padres. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, One pilot stabs another at the controls of a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Trump Administration makes official bans on Canadian goods such as Motorcycles, Liquor and dairy products at 12:01AM Tuesday, and Premier League finds Manchester City guilty on all charges from between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Federal prosecutors in Texas announced assault charges against a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent for assaulting an officer on Tuesday, An NYU prosecutor reopens a probe into the Cornell gangrape allegations after an accuser filed a lawsuit, The Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to continue swift deportations on Tuesday, The Department of Homeland Security just hit $20 million dollars spent of taxpayer funds toward pro-Trump ads. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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 police arrested two people after a hazing investigation at an unsanctioned fraternity on Wednesday night, A judge temporarily overturned Trump’s White House media ban on Wednesday, Mortgage rates climb to over 7% for the first time since January 2025, Volleyball to open Big Ten Conference play in ranked matchup vs 20 Oregon. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Tickets for Metallica’s M72 World Tour went on presale for UW students this Tuesday, Earlier today, Judge Timothy J. Kelly of U.S. District Court in Washington declined to rule on a case brought by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico against the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russian war could spread to other countries, Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said his people have been “victims of terrorism” by the U.S. on Wednesday at the U.S. General Assembly, Climate Forward event brings lots of speakers, with many different focuses. Hosted by News...

In the news today, UW-Madison has risen to 8th among public universities and 34th overall in the U.S. News rankings, The Trump administration plans to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees due to fraud claims, Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record low of 32%, primarily due to high costs, Trump signed the U.S.-Denmark-Greenland agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic on Tuesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Beloit man rear-ends Amish Buggy, continuing recent trend of accidents between cars and buggies in Wisconsin, There have been 164 measles cases in Wisconsin this year, CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing President Trump’s administration over their ban from the White House on Monday, Bessent proposes AI safety notifications in talks with China ahead of a Xi-Trump meeting at a summit this week, Packers come back to win sloppy game against Jets. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.or...

In the news today, Verona announces that a teacher was fired after a conduct review regarding one of her students, Open AI has flagged six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in AI models, The use of the untested ‘Wolverine’ peptide backed by RFK Jr. is on the rise, Steve Belichick resigns as Defensive Coordinator of the University of North Carolina. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Sun Prairie and the city’s police department are choosing not to renew its Flock contract on Wednesday, Wisconsin diesel prices continue to reach new highs amidst a rough economic year, Wisconsin Rapids’ tap water takes home the top prize at the 2026 Wisconsin Best-Tasting Tap Water Competition, Fencing surrounded the Kennedy Center after the Trump-aligned board voted to close it for repairs on Wednesday, Fed raises interest rates a quarter of a point defying President Donald Trump. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM o...

In the news today, A Minnesota-based cooperative announced it is spending 700 million dollars to build a soybean processing plant in Evansville on Monday, The Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterm elections on Monday, The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military aid from Europe and the Mideast to support Trump-aligned nations on Tuesday, Median US household income rose to the highest number ever last year. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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 Trump said new AI guardrails and limitations are part of a “SICK conspiracy” against AI and data centers on Monday, Saudi Arabia is stuck in the middle of the US-Iran war without aid from either side, The EPA eliminated their rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants on Monday, The first weekend of NFL action almost complete with lots of upsets and high scores. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is challenging Wisconsin’s abortion restrictions, President Trump pledged to send every American $5,000 if Republicans keep their control on the House and Senate in the midterm elections on Wednesday, An Appeals court upheld a block on Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting on Thursday, Yemen is risking a return to civil war after Iran-backed rebels targeted the Strait of Hormuz. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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 Madison Common Council rejected an aid program for local businesses on Tuesday, Trump gave $45,000 dollars worth of holiday gifts to White House aides. Four aides received large gifts, The Brent Oil Index hits $100 / barrel as fighting between the US and Iran in the Gulf escalated earlier on Tuesday, US Department of Energy to provide billions in loans for reopening of a nuclear power plant in Iowa, Brewers storm back in the 9th inning to beat division rivals. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on...

In the news today, WSUM featured in the official UW-Madison TV ad, The two-day IRONMAN returns to Madison this weekend, President Trump posts social media picture renaming New Mexico to New America on Tuesday, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect today, The MAC conference is officially challenging the results of the Western Michigan vs Michigan game that resulted in a controversial win for the Wolverines following what fans have now dubbed the “bail mary”. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.o...

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 government shutdown, sending a DHS funding bill to Trump on Thursday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on...

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 News Director Talula Hayes, 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, 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 greeted each other Tuesday to commemorate diplomacy between the U.S. and U.K. , India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement in the midst of an upset regarding global trade. Hosted by News Director Talula H...

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 manufacturers of Roundup, NHL playoffs underway. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, 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, 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 the U.S. fight the Taliban to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Budget deficits in Great Britain and the Eurozone countries fell last year as European governments continued to wind down borrowing after the coronavirus pandemic, Thre...

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 Director Talula Hayes, 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 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 doors for the rest of the year due to extreme flooding, Trump said he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday following the seizure of an oil tanker. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily ne...

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 News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.