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 clima…

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, …

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…

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 v…

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 d…

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 t…

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. Hos…

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 r…

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 admissio…

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. Host…

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…

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 w…

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 le…

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…

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 Pres…

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 Preside…

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 fo…

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 n…

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. H…

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…

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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 dai…

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…

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 a…

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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 Mon…

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 Nath…

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 …

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 ba…

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, th…

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…

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 D…

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 n…

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…

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,…

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 o…

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 …

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,…

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 …

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 w…

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 a…

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 a…

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 Steve…

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…

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 …

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 …

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-Thursda…