WSUM 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 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.