WSUM Daily Newscast

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 climate talks, and The stock market experienced a significant decline today, as it’s being flooded with delayed economic data. 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, 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, and Badgers basketball beats Ball State to move to 3 and 0 on the year. 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, 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 questioned how Pulte obtained mortgage records of key democrats, At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack, Major U.S. seasonal employers are holding off on announcing their holiday hiring plans as they continue to face macroeconomic uncertainty, In Washington this week, the Trump administration announced some of its most punitive tariffs yet — on Italian pasta, and Badgers Football looks to take momentum into the matchup against number 2 Indiana. 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, 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 visit, typhoon Fung-Wong wreaked havoc over the northern Philippines causing widespread landslides and flooding . 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, 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 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, 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 tariffs from President Trump’s new tariffs. 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, 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. 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, 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 remains number 1 unanimously. 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, 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 admissions, and prioritizes South Africans. 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, 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. 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, 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 newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

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 wsum.org.

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 leaders during a faltering ceasefire, and President Trump calls off his meeting with Putin. 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, 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 Kings” protest, The Louvre remains closed, a day after precious jewels were stolen Pope Leo XIV met on Monday with an organization of clergy abuse survivors, and In a battle for a crack at the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners will compete tonight at 7pm CST in Toronto. 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, 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 President Trump says he plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 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, 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 President Trump's recent calls to revive the coal industry has led to backlash among coal miners 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, 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 four more hostages are back in Israel, and The Cleveland Browns fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday 23-9. 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, 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 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 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. 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, 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 officials stop an activist flotilla trying to bring aid into Gaza. 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.