WSUM Daily Newscast

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 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, Three Badgers named with All-Big Ten honors in Men’s and Women’s Tennis. 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 newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

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 next month, Over the past week there’s been a surge of tornados reported across the country. 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, 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 airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

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. 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, 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. 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, 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 decision, which had included a financial liability, ruling that Internet Service Providers can not be held liable for customers who engage in music piracy while using their services, Most Americans say military action has gone too far with Iran and worry about increasing gas prices. 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, 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 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 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, World Baseball Classic final set after Team USA and Venezuela win in semifinals. 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 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 fertilizer prices rising 25% due to the Iran war, Iran’s new supreme leader announced the Strait of Hormuz will continue to remain closed 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 wsum.org.

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 including three Badgers honored. 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.