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WSUM Daily Newscast
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WSUM News Team compiles recent news in under 5 minutes every Monday through Thursday. Originally aired on the 91.7 FM stream, each newscast is re-posted in audio form.
Episodes
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October 15, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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October 14, 2026 Daily Newscast
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…
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October 13, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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October 12, 2026 Daily Newscast
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…
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October 8, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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October 7, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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October 6, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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October 5, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 30,2026 Daily Newscast
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…
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September 29, 2026 Daily Newscast
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…
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September 24, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 23, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 22, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 21, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 17, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 16, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 15, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 14, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 10, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 9, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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September 8, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 30, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 29, 2026 Daily Newscast
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,...
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April 28, 2026 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…
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April 27, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 23, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 22, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 21, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 16, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 15, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 14, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, Referendum fails in Monroe, district announces more than 20 layoffs, Republican Senator Jesse James announced he is retiring from the Wisconsin Legislature, A long-term study shows fluoride in drinking water has no effect on brain function or intelligence changes, Wholesale...
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April 13, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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April 9, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, The US Department of Energy commits over 250 million dollars to fusion funding in Janesville, The Iran war has driven up everyday costs for most Americans, Some states are struggling to meet their clean energy goals due to the resources needed for data centers, Evers partially...
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April 8, 2026 Daily Newscast
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,...
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April 7, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, The Wisconsin Union Directorate will host Ruby Bridges in a free-for-students moderated Q&A event on Tuesday, Porchlight men’s shelter opening pushed back to an unknown date, Wisconsin polls are open today and liberals are hoping to expand their majority in the Supreme Court...
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April 6, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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March 26, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, 53% of Wisconsin voters are undecided regarding the Supreme Court race, a Marquette Law School poll said, Senators are debating the ‘last and final’ offer to end the DHS shutdown on Thursday, The Trump administration opens investigations into race being considered in admissions...
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March 25, 2026 Daily Newscast
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…
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March 24, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, The Wisconsin Union announced the iconic sunburst chairs are returning on April 15th to kick off the start of the terrace season, Early in-person absentee voting for the April 7th election begins today, with most notability the race for a state Supreme Court seat between…
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March 23, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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March 18, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, Online sports betting bill passes Wisconsin senate on Tuesday, Senate passes bill to address PFAs contamination, The White House pick for DHS outlined his priorities for the Senate on Wednesday, U.S. stocks are sinking due to oil prices rising toward 110 dollars a barrel on...
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March 17, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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March 16, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, Sturgeon Bay was hit with 33 inches of snow, with power outages occurring across the state due to a blizzard, TSA agents are quitting following their first weekend without full pay, President Trump asks allies to do whatever it takes to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has...
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March 12, 2026 Daily Newscast
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...
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March 11, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, Beaver Dam residents express concerns about the Meta AI data center recently constructed, 17 states are suing the Trump administration about requirements regarding race data collection by colleges, U.S. strike that killed over 150 elementary school children likely due to…
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March 10, 2026 Daily Newscast
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…
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March 9, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, UW-Madison provost, John Zumbrunnen, was named executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, Wisconsin’s childhood vaccination rates fall again according to the Department of Health Services, Anthropic is suing the Trump administration to remove its current label as a “supply...
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March 5, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of attorney generals on Thursday in a lawsuit to block President Trump’s tariffs, Police and one U.S. Senator forcefully remove a Marine veteran protesting the Iranian war from a hearing on Wednesday, President Trump fires...
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March 4, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, Democratic Rep. James Talarico wins the Texas primary on Tuesday, The republican-led senate rejects a War Powers Resolution which would force Trump to end strikes on Iran on Wednesday, The U.S. sinks an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…
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March 3, 2026 Daily Newscast
In the news today, The three finalists for university provost wrap up their presentations to faculty and students, addressing the question, “What are the most pressing issues and opportunities facing a large research university like UW-Madison, and how would you deal with them as provost?”, Crime...
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WSUM News Team compiles recent news in under 5 minutes every Monday through Thursday. Originally aired on the 91.7 FM stream, each newscast is re-posted in audio form.
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