WSUM News Team compiles recent news in under 5 minutes every Monday through Thursday. Originally aired on the 91.7 FM stream, each newscast is re-posted in audio form.
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In the news today, new safety requirements are added to US vehicle crash ratings, Ukraine launches American long-range weapons into Russia, and a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is drafted. 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…
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In the news today, Wisconsin receives $101 million to help lower energy costs for its families, Brazil hosts the G20 summit, and US President Joe Biden authorizes the use of American long-range weapons in Ukraine against Russian aggression. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in o…
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In the news today, illegal miners are trapped in a South African mine, a Madison woman gets a new species of arthropods named after her, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces a $1 million grant for Wisconsin teachers. 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…
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In the news today, president-elect Donald Trump nominates Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State, the US government charges a man with leaking documents dealing with Israeli plans to strike Iran, and the CNN projects a Republican majority in the House of Representatives. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every …
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In the news today, US airlines suspend flights to Haiti, Elon Musk spent an estimated $200 million on campaigning for president-elect Donald Trump, and a Wisconsin kayaker likely faked his own death before fleeing to Europe. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM o…
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In the news today, president-elect Donald Trump urges the Senate to take a recess appointment, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the state's 1849 abortion ban, and a shooting brings pain to Tuskegee University in Alabama. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune…
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In the news today, USDA bans fees on free and reduced-fee school meals, the University Club shuts down, and protests ensue over Georgia's Parliament. 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.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today, Donald Trump will be the 47th US President, Tammy Baldwin wins another term as Wisconsin Senator, a referendum is passed for the Madison Metropolitan School District, UW is considering paving its Lakeshore Path, and a special counsel is created to deal with Trump's federal cases. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily…
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In the news today, Spain still deals with the aftermath of flooding, Milwaukee finds itself in a ballot recounting situation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses his Defense Minister, and Boeing machinists end their strike. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on…
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In the news today, music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91, A Kentucky policeman is convicted on charges of civil rights abuse in Breonna Taylor's case from 2020, Boeing strikers expected to vote on a new contract, Spain continues to face destruction after flood, and more issues arise with Elon Musk's petition's sweepstakes. Hosted by News Director Pa…
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In the news today, local high school students make costumes for babies in the NICU, North Korean troops move into Russia against Ukraine, and Kamala Harris plans a series of rallies across Wisconsin leading up to the election. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM…
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In the news today, Marquette Law School Poll releases predictions of Wisconsin for the upcoming election, Spain navigates dangerous flooding, and Jeff Bezos supports the Washington Post's decision to not endorse a political candidate. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM…
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In the news today: ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington are set on fire, USA announces it won't endorse a presidential candidate, UW System schools see improvements in enrollment numbers, and an Antarctic glacier is cloaked in "sea smoke." Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in o…
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In the news today: a Timothee Chalamet look-alike contest in New York City is crashed by Timothee Chalmet himself, Volkswagen closes at least three of its German factories, UW-Madison's "Fill the Hill" Fundraiser raises over $500,000, and Israel is expected to vote on proposals that could limit the UN's efficacy in the Middle East. Hosted by News D…
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In the news today: the future of the Wisconsin Public University System is evaluated, Boeing strikes continue, a Californian District Attorney asks for the Menendez Brothers' trial to be resentenced, Kamala Harris calls Trump a Fascist during a CNN Town Hall broadcast, and a Paris Conference raises $1 billions in aid for Lebanon. Hosted by News Dir…
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In the news today: Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance plans on visiting Racine, Wisconsin, Goldman Sachs is temporarily banned from issuing credit cards after issues with Apple, JAMA Pediatrics says transgender youth are generally happy with gender-affirming medications, and AI could be used to detect Californian wildfires. Hosted by…
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In the news today: UW Madison researchers get a grant to study Alzheimer's, Trump and Harris campaign for the Latino vote, freezer waffles get recalled for listeria, and the UN says it could take 350 to rebuild Gaza. 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 wsu…
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In the news today: new research suggests Black post-surgery patients are less likely to receive multimodal care, the Biden Administration proposes free, over-the-counter birth control, and Elon Musk proposes $1 million to Pennsylvanian voters for backing his PAC Petition. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday…
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In the news today: Liam Payne from One Direction dies, Israel kills Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, Midwest chickens face a food shortage, and UW Oshkosh's chancellor steps 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…
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In the news today: Barack Obama and Tim Walz plan to campaign locally, Madison College searches for a new president, Trump talks about abortion on Fox News's Town Hall, and Ukraine claims North Korea is sending personnel to Russia. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91…
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In the news today: North Korea explodes roads running in to South Korea, Malaysia's stock market improves, Trump declines an interview CNBC, a NASA rocket heads towards Jupiter to investigate one of its moons, and a viral video of a 14-year-old boy's heroism during Hurricane Milton makes it way across social media. Hosted by News Director Paige Ste…
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In the news today: a new marine national sanctuary is created, Florida plans to create the world's largest artificial reef, Dane County Boys and Girls Club reaches out to community members for financing, and the EU condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm…
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In the news today: Spanish language broadcaster announces it will not live fact check presidential town hall speeches, FCC Chairwoman denounces Trump's call to revoke CBS's license, 131 cited at local Madison bar and a trial date is set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at…
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In the news today: new budgets announced by Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Wisconsin Governor exhibits his vetoing power, American and Israeli presidents meet after two months, and funding returns to University of Michigan extracurriculars after pro-Palestinian protests paused them. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast ai…
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In the news today: Coldplay marks Camp Randall a spot on their world tour map, Jill Biden to speak in Madison, Wisconsin, new EPA standards imposed on lead pipes, and more stores to join the Hilldale outside shopping center in Madison. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSU…
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In the news today: UW-Madison sees successful alcohol sales at sporting events, dockworkers negotiate salary deals and end strike, two Americans win a Nobel Price in Medicine, French president Emmanuel Macron issues ban on sending arms to Israel, and the US Justice Department begins an evaluation on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Hosted by News Dire…
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In the news today: Singaporean minister faces corruption charges, UW Madison's Office of Student Financial Aid to get a new executive director, and Madison teachers plan to unionize. 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…
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In the news today: Tim Walz and JD Vance deliberate at the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate, the World Dairy Expo comes to Madison, and Mexico elects its first female president. 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…
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In the news today: Trump plans a rally in Dane County ahead of the vice presidential candidate debate, CNN introduces a paywall and Twik Trip rolls out electric vehicle charging stations, while Iran fires missiles in Israel. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM o…
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In the news today: strikes line ports down the coats of the U.S., Trump spoke at a Wisconsin rally over the weekend and the US adds military troops to the Middle East. 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…
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In the news today: Pro-Palestine protest organizers met with members of UW administration this morning. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: Police dismantled the Gaza solidarity encampments on Library Mall and the suspect in the Mt. Horeb active shooter threat is announced dead and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faces backlash for killing her dog. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 F…
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In the news today: The Gaza solidarity encampment on Library Mall is still going strong. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: Students for Justice in Palestine organize a protest on Library Mall and the CDC finds cases of HIV contraction linked to an unlicensed spa. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: The University of Southern California cancels their main stage graduation ceremony, citing concerns about ongoing campus protests against the Israel-Palestine war. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org…
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In the news today: Argentinian students protest higher public education budget cuts and President Joe Biden passes an aid package. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: Chancellor Mnookin sits down with student news outlets and the FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: the Dean of UW’s College of Engineering steps down and Governor Evers signs an order in honor of Earth Day. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: 12 jurors have been selected for Trump’s hush money trial and the US and UK place sanctions on Iran. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: the Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Mayorkas and President Biden calls for steel tariffs. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: Gov. Tony Evers and the Legislature can’t seem to agree on how to combat PFAS. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: State Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley declines to run for another term and UWPD will offer free repair vouchers to drivers. Paige Stevenson has the story. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org…
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In the news today: The new MMSD superintendent, Joe Gothard, visits staff and students and OJ Simpson announced dead. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: New York City launches a campaign to sterilize rats and Sauk Prairie Healthcare Foundation offers free mental health training resources. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: The Arizona State Supreme Court reinstates a near-total abortion ban and the EPA limits toxic pollution from chemical plants. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: President Biden pays a visit to Madison and schools across Wisconsin are now required to teach Asian American and Hmong history. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: in-state tuition will increase at a few UW System schools and President Biden urges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to protect civilians in Gaza. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: Joe Parisi steps down as Dane County executive and a powerful; earthquake devastates Taiwan. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: the cost of college is soaring nationwide. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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In the news today: a new exhibit opens at the Wisconsin Historical Society and Meta’s oversight board seeks to lift a ban. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.orgAutor: WSUM
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