WSUM Daily Newscast

In the news today, the US Supreme Court appears open to approve religious charter school funding, the US Government outlines new policies for ending international students' status, Wisconsin and 23 other states file a lawsuit against Trump administration over cuts to AmeriCorps, the Swedish police arrest a teenaged suspect of fatal triple shooting, and a Mali coup leader wins enough support to be declared president for the next five years.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.

In the news today, Mark Carney wins the Canadian Prime Minister election, 70% of the US Justice Department's Civil Rights Division accepts resignation offers, and UnityPoint Health-Meriter expands its medical services via an outreach van.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.

In the news today, zero hospitalizations but 40 arrests at Mifflin Street block party, Wisconsin's minority undergraduate retention grant's constitutionality is questioned, Russian President Putin orders three day ceasefire against Ukraine, massive black-outs hit Spain and Portugal, and tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate one week after Kashmir Massacre of 26 tourists.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.

In the news today, the Madison Police Department designs an underage drinking amnesty policy, four UW-Madison professors were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the US Attorney General issues a memo requiring Justice Department employees to enforces policies against transgender youth, a federal judge limits US President Trump's ability to withhold funding from schools for DEI initiatives, and Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine.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.

In the news today, Apple and Meta are sued by the European Union for over $700 million, opening arguments begin today for Harvey Weinstein's re-trial in New York, Bosnia state police fail to arrest the Serbian leader, and US and European officials meet in London over Ukraine peace talks.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.

In the news today, a tree is planted in honor of the victims from the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, the Trump Administration cuts funding for Native American boarding school research, industry leaders plead with President Trump for tariff relief, and the IMF downgrades projected global economic growth. 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.

In the news today, dissent in the US Supreme Court blocks permits deportations of Venezuelans under a wartime law, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shares military information in another Signal chat, the DNR investigates the death of bull elk in Jackson County, Wisconsin, the Saudi Arabia-state owned oil grant, Aramco, signs a deal with Chinese EV giant, BYD, Pope Francis passes at 88, and South Sudanese army recaptures a key city from the ethnic Nuer, a white army militia. 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.

In the news today, research discovers signs of potential life on a planet other than Earth, US President Donald Trump calls for resignation of Jerome Powell, the United Kingdom high court decides transgender women are not included under the definition of "women" under an equalities law, two are dead and six left wounded in Florida State University shooting, and changes are expects for multi-factor authentication across UW-Madison's campus.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.

In the news today, the board president of Madison's Urban Triage dismisses claims of poor contract vetting, Israel plans to keep troops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, the Fed Chair gives a warning on the economic state of the US, and the US Pentagon investigates potential leaks. 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.

In the news today, bipartisan support limits the White House from trying to end legal aid for unaccompanied minors, US President Trump threatens Harvard University's tax status, and Madison's Literacy Network loses federal funding for its US citizenship test-prep.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.

In the news today, one man is arrested and charged with an arson attack against Pennsylvanian Governor Josh Shapiro, housing tax credit recipients may expand in rural Wisconsin, the president of El Salvador says he won't return mistakenly deported man, and China and Vietnam strengthen economic ties in response to White House tariffs.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.

In the news today, the US House Representatives vote to bar district judges from making nationwide injunctions, a helicopter crashes in the Hudson River, Ben Wilker plans to step down as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair, the Trump administration is looking to cancel social security numbers of self-deportees, and heavy opposition exists towards amendments in India's Right to Information Act. 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.

In the news today, UW-Madison School of Education ranked top in the nation, the Associated Press regains access to the White House, toxic oceanic algae bloom in Southern California results in sea lion attacks on beachgoers, the Trump administration halts funding for top colleges, President Trump reversed environmental protections to increase timber production, Trump backs down on reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, the US restores food aid to many nations, yet neglects Afghanistan and Yemen, and anthrax attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo kill 50 hippos. 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.

In the news today, UW students and alumni receive visa cancellations, the US Supreme Court resumes Venezuelan deportations and the Supreme Court pauses a ruling requiring 16,000 federal workers to be rehired, Meghan Markle announces she suffered with postpartum preeclampsia, Ukrainian President Zelensky says Chinese citizens were caught fighting alongside Russia in the Donetsk region, tariffs on Chinese goods goes up to 104%, and the US and Iran will hold direct talks on April 12. 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.

In the news today, Madison Metro bus drivers seek system-wide changes after bus drivers are physically assaulted on the job, the US Supreme Court temporarily blocks an order to return a mistakenly deported man, Alzheimer's research faces uncertainty amid federal health cuts, rumors of a 90-day pause on tariffs caused a sudden spike in the stock market this morning, Spain ends its golden visa program for real estate investors, and Myanmar seeks aid after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.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.

In the news today, a state of emergency is declared over livestock deaths blamed on reintroduced wolves in rural New Mexico, US Secretary of State visits Brussels to meet with other leaders in NATO, the Trump Administration advises NYC prosecutors to consider the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, stocks plummet following the announcement of greater US tariffs, and Hungary makes plans to withdraw from the ICC.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.

In the news today, Judge Susan Crawford wins the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, Jilly Underly wins the 2025 Wisconsin State School Chief election, US President Donald Trump reveals reciprocal tariffs on all US exports, New Jersey senator Cory Booker sets a record marathon Senate speech, and a man was arrested after driving a vehicle on Library Mall. 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.

In the news today, NASA astronauts return home from the International Space Station after being there for nine and a half months, layoffs hit US health agencies, Lee Zeldin closes National Environmental Museum, Europe has a strong plan to retaliate against US tariffs, China practices military attacks, blockades, and exercises in the area surrounding Taiwan, and Russian president, Vladimir Putin issues a new military draft as the recent offensive against Ukraine continues to slow down. 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.

In the news today, French far-right political leader Marine LePen is prohibited from running for public office for five years, the Department of Government Efficiency gains access to over 200,000 federal employees' payroll information, alleged LA Crips gang leader indicted on charges related to NBA players, and Elon Musk spikes controversy with $1 million check giveaway at Wisconsin Supreme Court rally. 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.

In the news today, President Trump signed an executive order to close the US Department of Education, Greenpeace ordered to pay millions of dollars over Dakota Access pipeline protests, Spain ends wolf protection status in the rural north, White House announces future plans to give Ukraine more air defense systems, and a judge declines to bar DOGE from US Institute of Peace.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.

In the news today, an internal review finds former UW-Madison Chancellor of diversity guilty of giving out unauthorized raises, President Trump release 80,000 pages of JFK papers, Trump fires two Democratic federal trade commissioners, Trump ends federal ban of "segregated facilities" in federal contracts, US District Judge block's Trump's ban on transgender service members, and Zelenskyy agrees to a limited ceasefire. 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.

In the news today, Google makes its largest acquisition ever, Israel breaks ceasefire agreement and launches airstrikes that kill more than 400 Palestinians, Germany's Bundestag approves massive increase in defense spending in a move to bolster European security, Putin agrees to stop attacks against Ukrainian energy targets in call with US President Trump, a plane crashes off of the coast of Honduras, and House Democrats push for details on DOGE under the Freedom of Information Act. 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.

In the news today, Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, deadly storms leave at least 42 dead across the Midwest and the South, hundreds of detainees land in El Salvador, even though a federal judge ordered the plane to turn around, a new space crew arrives to replace "stranded" astronauts in space, US President Donald Trump lays off Voice of America and other US media outlet employees, and Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ bill plans to ban pride events and allow facial recognition use against protestors. 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.

In the news today, the Syrian interim president signs a temporary, five year Islamist constitution, Russia rejects a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, S&P 500 continues to drop, Trump proposes a 200% tariff on European alcohol, the Madison BRT route is at risk of losing federal funding, and the US and the Democratic Republic of the Congo may soon begin negotiations on a mineral deal. 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.

In the news today, Ukraine launches drone attack against Russia amidst ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, the EPA closes all environmental justice offices, Wisconsin's oldest queer bar closes, UW-Madison is under investigation, the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights faces major layoffs, and peace talks are underway between Rwandan M23 rebels and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.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.

In the news today, Madison's Dairy Drive Campsite may lose funding, 1,600 instruments were donated to Hurricane Helene victims, former Filipino leader, Rodrigo Duterte is arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings, and the leader of Columbia's pro-Palestinian protests were arrested by ICE and will soon be deported due to new White House policies on immigration.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.

In the news today, the Secret Service shoots an armed man near the White House, a Portuguese container ship collided with a US oil tanker, a new shark species found in Mammoth Cave National Park, China places retaliating tariffs on US goods, and Mark Carney is Canada's New Prime Minister.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.

In the news today, UW-Madison teacher training programs lose federal funding, the US Supreme Court upholds an order forcing USAID to pay contractor for prior foreign aid work, President Trump delays most new tariffs on Mexico for a month, a new study says butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000, and six anti-NATO, pro-Russian coup plotters were arrested in Romania.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.

In the news today, President Trump addresses a joint Congress, the Supreme Court denies Trump's effort to freeze foreign funding, Wisconsin's opium death rates are down, Trump grants a one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and the largest wildfire in Japan for the last 50 years continues to spread. 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.

In the news today, the United Nations sets a new round of negotiations for a plastics treaty, arrests were made in connection to a Madison East Side bus crash, the US Supreme Court sides against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a Clean Water Act ruling, Senate Democrats block a bill related to banning transgender athletes from women's sports, and US President Donald Trump pauses aid to Ukraine.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.

In the news today, the Kroger CEO resigns after personal conduct investigation, a private spacecraft makes a historic moon landing, US Secretary of State bypasses Congress to send billions of dollars in arms to Israel, European leaders rally support for Ukraine amidst US uncertainty, and the Trump administration orders a pause in US cyberoffensives against Russia.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.

In the news today, a local zoo welcomes four new baby meerkats, the Pentagon orders for new policies that identify and remove transgender troops, Thailand deports ethnic Uyghurs to China, Trump's tariffs against Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports are set to go into effect on March 4, 2025, and the Milwaukee take on the Denver Nuggets.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.

In the news today, the White House announces it will begin picking which news outlets can cover President Donald Trump, a new plant known as the "Wooly Devil" was discovered in Big Bend National Park, UW-Madison graduate programs set to admit fewer students due to dubious federal funding, US President Trump says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will sign a US-Ukraine deal for critical minerals, and two people are injured after a bus crashes into a restaurant on Madison's East Side.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.

In the news today, former secret service agent, Clint Hill, died on February 21, Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces a bill to import cheaper, Canadian prescription drugs, farmers sue the government over climate data deletion, and News Writer Oliver Gerharz reports on a talk from a political scientist he attended.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.

In the news today, today marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Supreme Court declines to hear cases from abortion opponents, federal workers sue Elon Musk over firing threats, and Apple plans to invest $500 billion in US facilities in response to tariffs on Chinese imports.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.

In the news today, WIAA says only female-assigned-at-birth students can participate in girls' sports, over 6,000 IRS employees are to be fired by the end of the week, the Milwaukee Bucks' center, Bobby Portis, is suspended, and the San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama is out for the season.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.

In the news today, Trump makes plans for a large trade deal with China, Wisconsin Republicans propose an income tax break for hurricane and wildfire relocations, and all 80 present on a Delta flight survive after the plane flips over in Toronto.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.

In the news today, Wisconsin Governor announces plans to reform the state prison system, Wisconsin's State Superintendent Race began today, February 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses mobile voting suit, and Egypt postpones an Arab Summit.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.

In the news today, protests occur around all US states, manufacturers are given conditional approval for bird flu vaccine, California loses push for electric trucks in the Trump administration, and US Russian leaders are expected to hold talks on the war in Ukraine, and the Badger beat Purdue in men's basketball.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.

In the news today, peatlands are at risk, RFK Jr. is confirmed as US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Trump creates reciprocal tariffs for US trade partners, US and Russian leaders agree to negotiations over the Ukraine War, and Tammy Baldwin berates Linda McMahon during a confirmation hearing. 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.

In the news today, one Russian is released for U.S. teacher Mark Fogel, SEC backs out of a climate disclosure, an appeals court refuses a judge's order that requires the Trump administration to unfreeze federal money, 27 religious groups sue the Trump administration in an effort to prevent arrests as places of worship, and UWPD records five e-bike and e-scooter thefts. 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.

In the news today, Elon Musk makes plans to buy ChatGPT's parent company, President Trump directs the US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin and other senators re-introduce the Right to Contraception Act, a Florida man runs into a series of mailboxes, the Wisconsin DNR expected to prescribe winter burns, and the Milwaukee Brewers will wear a special patch to honor Bob Uecker. 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.

In the news today, a federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing US Treasury Department information, the remains of those killed in an Alaskan plane crash have been found, Wisconsin and 21 other states sue the Trump Administration over budget cuts, President Trump and Republican congresspeople target clean energy funding, Trump imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum, 51 people are left dead after a bus falls off a Guatemalan bridge, and the Philadelphia Eagles take home a Super Bowl victory.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.

In the news today, the Goodman Community Center's former head of finance is accused of a felony embezzlement, a Madison chef wins an award in New York City for a cooking competition, Target rolls back some DEI programs and Wisconsin will start issuing "B" license plates.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.

In the news today, Trump signs an executive order banning transgender individuals from girl's and women's sports, Trump proposes taking over the Gaza Strip, many across the nation protest President Trump's Project 2025, and the Milwaukee Bucks trade Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma.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.

In the news today, French courts convict a well-known film director for sexual assault, the monarch butterfly population is alarmingly low for 2024, China makes a counter tariff against President Donald Trump's initiative to raise the U.S.'s, Sweden suffers a school shooting, and the Los Angeles Ram let Cooper Kupp know they are looking to trade him.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.

In the news today, President Donald Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico, Trump freezes foreign aid, putting health programs around the world at risk of closure, Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes over the U.S. Agency of International Development, and the NBA trades major players Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis and Max Christie from the Lakers.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.

In the news today, Rwandan rebels push further towards the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a plane collides with a helicopter above the Potomac River, UW Anthropology Professor wins the 2025 Distinguished Explorer Award, UW Madison freezes some federal funding, and Rohingyan refugees wash up on the shores of Indonesia.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.

In the news today, Rwandan rebels push further towards the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Washington D.C. Judge says the Trump administration's federal grant freezing violates the law and the Federal Reserve says inflation rates will remain the same for now.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.

In the news today, more Palestinians make their way to Northern Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Madison Gas & Electric launches a new solar program, the Madison Mayor releases a new statement on federal funding, President Trump threatens more tariffs, and ICE ramps up its presence across the Midwest.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.