WSUM Daily Newscast

In the news today, UW wins the Big 10 blood drive, receiving $1 million from Abbott to advance local health initiatives, Quilen Blackwell was announced as 2025 CNN Hero of the Year as his nonprofit focused on changing vacant lots on Chicago’s South side, 16 FBI agents are suing Kash Patel and the Trump administration because they were fired for them kneeling at protest, Residents on both sides of the Thailand-Cambodia border evacuate as clashes kill 5 people, and President Trump plans to pay 12 billion dollars to farmers hurt by his trade war. 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 UW board of Regents announced the College of Computer, Data, and Information Science be separated from L&S and renamed the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, FBI makes arrest in January 6th pipe bomb case nearly 5 years after the investigation opened, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia will take a region of Ukraine by force or Ukrainian forces will back out, Workers at a protein facility in Sparta, Wisconsin authorized a strike after the new owners refused to honor a deal with them, and The largest global sporting event of the weekend is set to be the Formula 1. 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, Wisconsin residents hold protests across seven cities against AI data centers, The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging local law enforcement's authority to hold people in custody, Federal Authorities start crackdown on immigrants in New Orleans, and Trump administration staffers cancelled interviews with a group of finalists to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. 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, Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins the race for Wisconsin Governor, President Trump pardons ex-president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez, US gas prices drop below $3 a gallon for the first time since May 2021, and the Trump administration declared that it was revoking the reinstatement of 14 employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who have been on administrative leave. 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, Larry Meiller, a beloved voice on Wisconsin Public Radio for nearly 60 years, has announced his retirement, A group of FEMA workers has been reinstated after three months of forced leave, and Zelensky says that the territory in Ukraine is the most difficult issue as the US heads to meet with Putin. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

In the news today, Ryan Strnad drops out of Wisconsin Governor race and endorses David Crowley, Police authorities find Morgan Geyser, the 23-year-old who had stabbed her friend 19 times to appease the fictional slender man back in 2014, The FBI is trying to schedule interviews with the six democratic lawmakers who said that service members should disobey illegal orders, and Four more people arrested in France over the Louvre heist. 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, Federal Judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, Israel’s military launches strikes against Gaza, continuing to test the ceasefire, Kohl’s names new CEO to be interim Michael Bender, and Badgers go 7 and 1 over the weekend in Hockey, Basketball, Football, and Volleyball. 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, A new discovery has been made of more than a dozen ancient canoes in the bed of Lake Mendota, Madison based healthcare company Exact Sciences is being acquired by Abbott, President Donald Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition over their message to the military, CDC changes website wording to promote speculation of a link between vaccines and autism, The UN Atomic Agency has demanded Iran’s information on its nuclear stockpile, Delayed data from the Labor Department showed unemployment rising to its highest level in four years, and Badgers Women's Hockey begins series against Saint Thomas at home tonight. 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, Wisconsin files appeal regarding denial of federal funding from storm damage, President Trump announces a timeline for issuing $2,000 tariff rebate checks, Kroger is closing three automated fulfillment centers to make deliveries more efficient, There was a train attack on a Polish Railway this past weekend, The Bureau of Labor and Statistics says that some data from the shutdown is gone for good, and Two NHL players under 20 years old record a hat trick for the second time in history. 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, 26 locations around the state receive 14 million dollars in federal funding for electric vehicle charging, Over 282 million dollars have been put towards improving drinking water, The US is in for a severe flu season, This evening, the House passed a bill relating to the Epstein files, United Nations Security Council passes a US-drafted plan for peace in Gaza, The head of the largest regional Federal Reserve Bank quietly met with Wall Street bank staff last week, and The host of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Brazil, has created 10 new Indigenous Territories. 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, A crash on the beltline has caused an hours-long lane closure and a vehicle fire on Monday, Police officials say they’ve arrested a suspect after a person with a gunshot wound arrived at a local Taco Bell late Sunday evening, The Transportation Security Administration, also known as TSA, is conducting a current investigation after a passenger brought a meat cleaver, 120 people were injured in Mexican anti-government protests, and Thousands march in Brazil for climate action. 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, During the past two days in Madison and across both Wisconsin and the U.S, a rare appearance of the northern lights has emerged, The governmental shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asks that all nations cut military supplies to RSF, President Trump chooses to not attend UN climate talks, and The stock market experienced a significant decline today, as it’s being flooded with delayed economic data. 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, Meta announces plans to build a one billion dollar data center in Beaver Dam, Democratic state legislators introduced a bill Tuesday that would cap the cost of utilities for Wisconsin families, Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois due to the immigration crackdown, The last penny was minted today in Philadelphia, and Badgers basketball beats Ball State to move to 3 and 0 on the year. 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, Governor Evers says that the Trump Administration must release funding to 20 Wisconsin school districts, Janesville City Council approves a letter of intent with developers to explore building a data center, Janesville City Council approves a letter of intent with developers to explore building a data center, Fannie May watchdogs questioned how Pulte obtained mortgage records of key democrats, At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack, Major U.S. seasonal employers are holding off on announcing their holiday hiring plans as they continue to face macroeconomic uncertainty, In Washington this week, the Trump administration announced some of its most punitive tariffs yet — on Italian pasta, and Badgers Football looks to take momentum into the matchup against number 2 Indiana. 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 government shows first signs of progress in re-opening by passing a bill in the Senate, President Trump threatens to sue the BBC one billion dollars over editing on one of his speeches, In a closely divided vote, the U.K.’s central bank left interest rates unchanged for the first time in over a year, and After a destructive visit, typhoon Fung-Wong wreaked havoc over the northern Philippines causing widespread landslides and flooding . 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, 40 airlines across the country to see 10% reductions in flight traffic due to government shutdown, Sudanese paramilitary forces (RSF) agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire negotiated by the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, and Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland died overnight . 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, Democrats win almost every election category across the nation, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits will be delayed, cut, or potentially nonexistent for millions of Americans this month, The current government shutdown is now the longest ever, and About half of the goods that enter the US are subject to tariffs from President Trump’s new tariffs. 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, Workers at Mercyhealth East clinic in Janesville made a deal to return to work, Chaos ensues over SNAP benefits, as President Trump and the White House convey differing messages, Dick Cheney, former United States vice president, has died at 84, and Diane Ladd, the acclaimed actress, mother of Laura Dern, died yesterday at 89. 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, AC/DC to perform a show at Camp Randall next summer, Trump Administration to partially resume funding SNAP benefits, after two judges ruled that President Trump acted unconstitutionally, Kimberly-Clark purchases Tylenol in a cash and stock deal worth about 48 billion dollars, and Men’s Hockey climbs to number 10, Women’s hockey remains number 1 unanimously. 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, Microsoft partners with UW Madison to accelerate AI scientific discovery, Wisconsin moves ahead with prison system overhaul, despite some objections from Republican lawmakers, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet face to face for the first time in 6 years, and President Trump slashes the limit of refugee admissions, and prioritizes South Africans. 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, John Thune expresses frustration on the Senate floor over the continuation of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump says it’s pretty clear that he can’t run for a third term, The Fed cuts interest rates for the second time this year, and Trump Administration announces new plan to build several nuclear power plants. 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, 25 states sue the Trump Administration over refusal to fund food stamps starting November 1st, Amazon fires 14,000 corporate jobs, looks to fire up to 30,000, Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, and World Series game three ties record for longest World Series game ever, going 18 innings. 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, Village of DeForest approached about building a Data Center, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes abortion services, and The US and China agree on a trade deal to avoid a 150% tariff on Chinese goods. 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, Lawmakers are trying to take money from the sheriff’s office to balance the 31 million dollar budget deficit in Dane County, Prosecutors have charged a Wisconsin man with stalking after he allegedly sent state Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky a series of intimidating emails, JD Vance visits Israel for meetings with Israel’s leaders during a faltering ceasefire, and President Trump calls off his meeting with Putin. 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, Canvas is currently down due to technical issues, The Madison Fire Department reported that a fire on the roof of the UnityPoint Health-Meriter hospital on Friday may have been accidental, Will Martin enters the race for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, An estimated 7 million demonstrators took to the streets for the nationwide “No Kings” protest, The Louvre remains closed, a day after precious jewels were stolen Pope Leo XIV met on Monday with an organization of clergy abuse survivors, and In a battle for a crack at the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners will compete tonight at 7pm CST in Toronto. 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, Dane County Parks opens a new 900 acre wildlife area near Sugar River in Verona and Montrose, Two new bills have been introduced into the legislature by Democrats that could push an additional $80 million dollars into Wisconsin higher education, Young Republicans group chat on the app telegram is full of racist messages, and President Trump says he plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 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, UW’s ‘Fill the Hill’ fundraiser raised over $700,000 breaking the previous record , Dane County Regional Airport refuses to play video of Kristi Noem, A bill banning cellphones in schools has been approved by the Wisconsin Senate, Walmart partners with OpenAI to allow users to buy products while chatting with ChatGPT, and President Trump's recent calls to revive the coal industry has led to backlash among coal miners 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, Representative Miresse passed a package of bills that support environmental protection in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order mandating insurance companies to maintain COVID-19 vaccine access, Different publications push back on the Pentagon’s reporting restrictions, The Israeli military says the bodies of four more hostages are back in Israel, and The Cleveland Browns fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday 23-9. 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, More than half of the CDC employees fired by President Trump have been reinstated, President Trump announced that the war in Palestine is over, dozens have been killed and many are missing due to heavy rains, and Badgers get shutout at Homecoming and Penn State fires James Franklin 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, Wisconsin Healthcare premiums will increase at the end of the year if premium tax credits expire, Microsoft will not move forward with plans to build a data center in Caledonia, Letitia James, current NY Attorney General, has been indicted on charges of bank fraud, and Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of the cease-fire deal. 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, A contractor struck a gas line in the area of Westside Elementary School, State Senator Kelda Roys and Representative Jodi Emerson have introduced new legislation to cover the cost of fertility services, President Trump says that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson should be jailed, and Israel military officials stop an activist flotilla trying to bring aid into Gaza. 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, National Guard troops from Texas assembled in the outskirts of Chicago, The White House signaled that furloughed federal employees may be denied pay from the shutdown, the European Union proposed an increase in steel tariffs, Government jobs reports have ceased with the ongoing shutdown, and Madison will receive over a million dollars from the DNR to clean up the land near the former Oscar Meyer facility. 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 City of Madison awards over 25 million dollars in funding towards affordable housing, The City of Madison’s Independent Police Monitor, Robin Copley, announced her resignation today, A Trump elected judge blocked him from sending troops to Portland, and 393 animals were surrendered to police in Juneau County from animal neglect. 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, A new bill has been introduced to the Wisconsin legislature which hopes to change the state’s stance on medical marijuana use, A man drove a car into an English Synagogue and killed 2 and wounded 4, and Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for President Trump to release September job report. 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, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard proposed her 2026 annual budget plan, The Government shut down for the first time in 7 years and how it affects campus life, and Conservationist Jane Goodall died at the age of 91 from natural causes. 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, It looks like the government is likely to shut down at midnight tonight, A Dodge County Board Member accused of embezzlement, President Trump defended his use of the military in the US, and Spotify Co-Founder and CEO Daniel Ek announces he will step down as CEO in January. 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, Ducky the whooping crane died of bird flu, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed on a plan to end the Gaza War, The Trump administration outlined a plan to revive the mining and burning of coal, and the MLB Playoffs are set. 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 University of Wisconsin system proposed a policy that gen ed classes will transfer between universities, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortions on October 1st, Starbucks to close stores and lay off around 1000 non-retail workers, and Brewers pick up win, inch closer to number 1 seed. 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, A shooter opened fire on an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Office in Dallas, Adelita Grijalva wins the special election for AZ’s 7th House District, 22 people were wounded in a drone strike on the Israeli city of Eilat, Governor Gavin Newsom calls President Trump a fraud over his comments on climate change, and The Packers will play Micah Parsons’ old team Sunday. 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, Henry Vilas Zoo to welcome a new Polar Bear from Portland, US Rep. Tom Tiffany enters the race for Wisconsin governor, President Trump cancelled his meeting with top Democrats ahead of a possible governmental shutdown, President Donald Trump spoke for an hour to the UN General Assembly, and the MLB approved Robot Umpires and a ball-strike challenge system. 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, Ten hospitals across rural Wisconsin formed the Wisconsin High Value Network to improve patient care and lower costs, Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to ABC this Tuesday, President Trump promoted unproven ties between Autism, Vaccines, and Tylenol, and The Brewers clinched the NL Central title. 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, Law Forward files a class action lawsuit against the City of Madison over failure to count votes on 193 ballots cast in the November 2024 election, ABC announced that they are pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air over comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw announces he will retire at the end of the season. 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, Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s leaves the company after 47 years, Israel launched a ground offensive against Gaza City, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee, Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point and indicates it will again twice this year, and The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9 to 2 at home. 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, LSC Chair Seeks Ways to Boost Trust in Science and Public Health, A Janesville middle school teacher shared photos of a student illegally, President Trump filed a lawsuit against the New York Times and four of its journalists for defamation, and American spending continues to rise. 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, A suspicious package found on UW-Madison campus was deemed not a threat according to police, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order today directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to ensure resident vaccine access, JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk’s podcast, Britain and the United States are expected to sign a deal to help companies from each country build nuclear projects in the other, and Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow will miss at least 3 months with toe injury. 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, Dayton Street to get new asphalt art, Isreal Prime Minister shuts down hope for hostage release, and NCAA investigates thirteen former athletes for gambling. 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, La Follette High School student arrested after gun found in his backpack, three Texas A&M employees fired over gender ideology book, Charlie Kirk shot and killed by a gunman at Utah Valley University, and Trump repeals Biden Era rule not allowing public land for sale of industrial development. 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, Democratic leader David Crowley joins WI governor race, Chief Justice John Roberts allows President Trump to block foreign aid, US job growth numbers weaker than expected, adn Rhys Hoskins returns for Brewers. 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, Former employee questions Minocqua brewing company super PAC's use of donations, Appeals court uphold 83 million dollar judgement against President Trump, and packers win first game of season. 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, Madison City Clerk resigns amidst past ballot-counting controversies, Kohl's fires its brand new CEO for unethical behavior, Ukraine and the US sign a minerals and reconstruction deal, and eleven Syracuse high schools face charges over hazing.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.