WSUM 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 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 wsum.org.

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 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, 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, 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, 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 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 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.

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, 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 inflation rises to 4%, the highest annual rate in the last three years. 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, 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 vetoes Assembly Bill 1034 allowing almost 15 million dollars in funding toward UW Athletics. 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, 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 election, Trump threatens Iran that if it fails to meet his latest deadline, quote “a whole civilization will die tonight” end quote on Tuesday, Gas prices are continuing to climb across the United States as global leaders struggle to contain a major oil supply tied to conflict in the Middle East. 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, 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 at three medical schools on Wednesday, There are possible talks about ending the war between joint U.S.-Israel forces and Iran 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, 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, 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 liberal Chris Taylor and independent but self-declared constitutional conservative Maria Lazar, President Trump votes by mail, even though he says voting by mail is fraud, Airport transit times worsen as senators are still trying to find a solution to end the Homeland Security shutdown on Tuesday, President Trump looks to wind down the war on Iran while some of his goals are left unfulfilled. 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, 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 Wednesday. 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, 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 continued its own exports of oil through the Strait of Hormuz while all other traffic is halted, Badgers to face High Point University in first round of March Madness, The Green Bay Phoenix Women's Basketball team has made March Madness for the third straight year and is seeking their first tournament win since 2012. 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, 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 outdated intelligence, Bam Adebayo shocks the NBA and scores 83 points to move to 2nd all time in single game points. 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.

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 chain risk” on Monday, The world’s oil production was historically disrupted following conflict in Iran, Badgers men's basketball returns to AP Top 25. 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 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 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following backlash against her leadership on Thursday, Mortgage rates hit 6% as the Iran war has worried bond market traders. 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 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 said Wednesday, U.S. stocks rise and Asian markets sink as the conflict in the Middle East continues through Wednesday. 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 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 drops across Madison in all categories according to MPD’s 2025 yearly report, Governor Tony Evers calls a special session to end gerrymandering on Tuesday, President Trump said he will attend his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Monday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faced an icy reception from Senators of both parties at a Judiciary Committee hearing today, Israel increases airstrikes as Iran continues to retaliate against military action on Tuesday, The president of the Minneapolis Fed said uncertainty around the conflict in Iran could justify waiting to cut interest rates. 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, Four current Badgers return to campus after winning gold in Milan, A bill for roadside drug testing passed both the assembly and senate in Wisconsin on Thursday, Instagram said on Thursday that it will send alerts to parents if their kids repeatedly search for words related to suicide, NYC Mayor says Trump agreed to immediately release the Columbia University student detained by ICE, The threat of war is still a serious possibility, even though President Trump said in his state of the union address he would prefer to solve the conflict peacefully, Badgers lose a winnable game against 10-17 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, Dane County is allocating $1 million to boost housing development, Trump’s State of the Union address occurred Tuesday, with Trump claiming the U.S. is quote” winning so much” end quote in the longest address in history, Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for Surgeon General, deflects questions about vaccines at confirmation hearing, Four dead after U.S. speedboat violates international waters on Wednesday. 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 Metropolitan School District outlines priorities regarding their 2026-27 preliminary budget, Wisconsin schools and teachers file lawsuit against the legislature in hopes of more funding on Monday, President Trump’s State of the Union address will seek to sway skeptical midterm voters following economic concerns on Tuesday, Wisconsin Democrats introduce a bill which would change the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $15, Environmental Protection Agency weakens standards limiting toxins from coal plants. 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’s legislative session ended Friday without changes to school funding, At least 73 people died during Mexico’s attempt to capture cartel leader “El Mencho”, leading to his death and mass violence on Monday, Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments from fossil fuel companies trying to block lawsuits on Monday, The Olympics end on Sunday with the US Men’s Hockey team winning gold. 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 GOP leader Robin Vos to leave office at the end of the year, Mark Zuckerberg testified regarding accusations about social media’s harm to children’s mental health on Wednesday, Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday due to his hand in leading an insurrection, Oil and gold prices spike to their highest level in nearly seven months amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. on Thursday, Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the world’s largest company in sales, USA Women’s Hockey wins Olympic gold over Canada. 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 student is accused of recording up to 50 videos of others in a dorm bathroom, Democratic lawmakers accused Republican leaders Tuesday of shutting down the Wisconsin legislature, President Trump, just weeks after backlash from racist social media post, hosts Black History Month reception, Microsoft plans to invest $50 billion to bring AI to lower-income countries to combat the inequality spread, Men’s Basketball gets stunned on the road against unranked Ohio State 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, Music Hall to be renamed and expanded after a 30 million dollar gift from Herb Kohl foundation, The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that 80% of lakes and rivers in the state meet water quality standards, President Trump is calling for thousands of local officers to aid in his immigration enforcement efforts, though some states are declining, The Department of Homeland Security’s spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, is set to leave the agency next week. 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 Overture Center announced its Overture Forever fundraising campaign reached its $30 million goal on Monday, A woman was arrested about a crash that killed a Madison teen Monday morning, Voters without identification can obtain free state IDs in Wisconsin, Shooting inside Rhode Island hockey arena leaves at least 2 dead, 3 more injured, The U.S. increases military involvement in Iran before planned talks on Tuesday, Badgers return to the AP poll for first time since November. 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, Students must now share their vaccination status with University Health Services, Federal government announces end to Immigration crackdown in Minnesota on Thursday, The House GOP approved proof-of-citizenship voters requirement on Wednesday, Syria has overtaken the al-Tanf base after gaining it from the U.S., the Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday, The U.S. federal budget deficit is set to widen by several trillion dollars over the next decade, according to a new forecast from the Congressional Budget Office, President Trump announces he is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers human health and the environment, 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,  UW-Madison College of Letters & Sciences Dean, Dr. Eric Wilcots, is named interim chancellor, Federal Aviation Administration shuts down and re-opens El Paso airport, after differing messages from President Trump and the FAA on Wednesday, 9 killed in a mass shooting at school and home in British Columbia, Canada on Tuesday, Three regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents reaffirmed that they would be reluctant to cut interest rates further, Badgers knock off top 10 ranked Illinois on the road. 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, Fellow badger and Wisconsin Women’s Hockey player Laila Edwards and Kirsten Simms score their first Olympic goals in today’s game against Canada, The Madison Police Department looks for an individual responsible for a stabbing of a roommate in north Madison, National Governors Association cancels meeting with White House after President Trump plans on only inviting Republicans, The US hit its lowest-ever rank in the leading global corruption index, President Trump threatened to block the opening of a new U.S.-Canada bridge on Monday, Badgers Men’s Basketball travels to Urbana-Champaign to take on the number eight ranked Fighting Illini. 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, Dane County Judge denies city of Madison’s request to drop lawsuit over uncounted ballots on Monday, Average Americans retirement savings accounts are staggeringly low, Federal provisions being implemented could cut off federal student loans for thousands of U.S. college students, Iran ratcheted up its crackdown on dissenters amid an ongoing wave of protests against the authoritarian government in that country, 55 medals handed out in three days in Milan-Cortina Olympics. The U.S. took home two gold medals, since the start of the Olympics last Wednesday. 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’s Social Justice Center appeals city order to remove benches and food pantry after public outcry, Teen killed in crash along South Park Street this morning on their way to school, The Justice Department faces scrutiny for disclosing victim’s information and concealing possible offender’s information in the Epstein files, The Bank of England, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Mexico all held interest rates steady today. 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, UW Athletics approved the renewed contracts of three coaches, Wisconsin announces record $73.5 million for public school library funding, Democrats negotiate Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding with President Trump over the next two weeks, The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, conducts mass layoffs of one in three employees across the company Wednesday morning. 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, Mount Horeb High School track coach fired during investigations into inappropriate conversations between him and students under the age of 18, UW-Whitewater announced a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence major launching this fall on Monday, The House passes a $1.2 trillion bill to end the partial government shutdown, President Trump says Republicans should take over voting in the US in an interview 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, Whitewater Republican Sen. Steve Nass is set to retire later this year after almost 40 years in the state legislature, Medical evacuees from Gaza are entering Egypt as the Rafah border crossing has been reopened, President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to be the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, A Federal Judge strikes down President Trump and the US Department of the Interior trying to halt construction on a windfarm in New York on Monday, Badgers sports have a busy weekend with a mix of wins and losses. 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, UW-Madison students host an anti-ICE protest and vigil Tuesday evening, Wisconsin superintendents sent an urgent letter to the state legislature for immediate funding relief, President Trump warns Iran that time is running out to agree on a nuclear deal as he continues to send military forces in the Gulf on Wednesday, Fed officials held interest rates steady for the first time since July as the central bank balances risks to both inflation and unemployment, A group of unions, scientific groups, and local governments sue the Federal Emergency Management Agency over staff cuts on Wednesday. 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 Sun Prairie principal, Jennifer Ploeger, charged with three counts of failing to report child abuse, The US approved version of TikTok was recently released and is facing criticism from users, The White House is showing willingness to retreat as conflict continues over Minnesota killing, The terrorist organization Hamas is working to incorporate its 10,000-person police force into plans for the administration of postwar Gaza, Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to pause interest rate cuts for the foreseeable future when they meet this week, America officially leaves the Paris Climate Agreement again 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, UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin will take over as president of Columbia University later this year, university leaders announced last night, President Trump eases off of Tim Walz and decides to send in Tom Homan, who he described as a border czar, on Monday in Minnesota, Israel recovers remains of the last hostage in Gaza, U.K. central bankers sounded alarms that large rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve could push up inflation both at home and overseas, The Patriots and Seahawks are set to face off in Super Bowl 60 on February 8th, a rematch of Super Bowl 49. 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 City Council has approved funding for housing initiatives, Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles, US captures oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by .25%, The Environmental Protection Agency removed fossil fuels from its page explaining the causes of climate change, and Michigan fires Head Football Coach Sheronne Moore. 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, The future of UW foreign language programs are at risk amid federal campus funding cuts, Legislative democrats reintroduce paid family and medical leave bill, Students form a human swastika on a high school football field in San Jose, Hundreds of Thousands of Thais and Cambodians Flee as the decades long border crisis continues, A divided Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a rate cut, The US National Weather Service is attempting to hire people back after 550 employees were fired by the Department of Government Efficiency, and Brewers’ Brice Turang named to 2026 World Baseball Classic Team. 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.