WSUM 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 Big Ten Conference play in ranked matchup vs 20 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, 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 Zelenskyy warns that Russian war could spread to other countries, Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said his people have been “victims of terrorism” by the U.S. on Wednesday at the U.S. General Assembly, Climate Forward event brings lots of speakers, with many different focuses. 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 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 costs, Trump signed the U.S.-Denmark-Greenland agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic 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, 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 Monday, Bessent proposes AI safety notifications in talks with China ahead of a Xi-Trump meeting at a summit this week, Packers come back to win sloppy game against Jets. 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, 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 resigns as Defensive Coordinator of the University of North Carolina. 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, 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 Water Competition, Fencing surrounded the Kennedy Center after the Trump-aligned board voted to close it for repairs on Wednesday, Fed raises interest rates a quarter of a point defying President Donald Trump. 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 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 millions of dollars in U.S. military aid from Europe and the Mideast to support Trump-aligned nations on Tuesday, Median US household income rose to the highest number ever last year. 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, 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 gas emissions from power plants on Monday, The first weekend of NFL action almost complete with lots of upsets and high scores. 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, 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 executive order limiting mail voting on Thursday, Yemen is risking a return to civil war after Iran-backed rebels targeted the Strait of Hormuz. 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 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 escalated earlier on Tuesday, US Department of Energy to provide billions in loans for reopening of a nuclear power plant in Iowa, Brewers storm back in the 9th inning to beat division rivals. 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.