In the news today, President Trump signed an executive order to close the US Department of Education, Greenpeace ordered to pay millions of dollars over Dakota Access pipeline protests, Spain ends wolf protection status in the rural north, White House announces future plans to give Ukraine more air defense systems, and a judge declines to bar DOGE …

In the news today, an internal review finds former UW-Madison Chancellor of diversity guilty of giving out unauthorized raises, President Trump release 80,000 pages of JFK papers, Trump fires two Democratic federal trade commissioners, Trump ends federal ban of "segregated facilities" in federal contracts, US District Judge block's Trump's ban on t…

In the news today, Google makes its largest acquisition ever, Israel breaks ceasefire agreement and launches airstrikes that kill more than 400 Palestinians, Germany's Bundestag approves massive increase in defense spending in a move to bolster European security, Putin agrees to stop attacks against Ukrainian energy targets in call with US Presiden…

In the news today, Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, deadly storms leave at least 42 dead across the Midwest and the South, hundreds of detainees land in El Salvador, even though a federal judge ordered the plane to turn around, a new space crew arrives to replace "stranded" astronauts in space, US President Donald Trump lays off Voice of America an…

In the news today, the Syrian interim president signs a temporary, five year Islamist constitution, Russia rejects a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, S&P 500 continues to drop, Trump proposes a 200% tariff on European alcohol, the Madison BRT route is at risk of losing federal funding, and the US and the Democratic Republic of the Congo may soon …

In the news today, Ukraine launches drone attack against Russia amidst ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, the EPA closes all environmental justice offices, Wisconsin's oldest queer bar closes, UW-Madison is under investigation, the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights faces major layoffs, and peace talks are underway between Rwandan M2…

In the news today, Madison's Dairy Drive Campsite may lose funding, 1,600 instruments were donated to Hurricane Helene victims, former Filipino leader, Rodrigo Duterte is arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings, and the leader of Columbia's pro-Palestinian protests were arrested by ICE and will soon be deported due to new White House policies…

In the news today, the Secret Service shoots an armed man near the White House, a Portuguese container ship collided with a US oil tanker, a new shark species found in Mammoth Cave National Park, China places retaliating tariffs on US goods, and Mark Carney is Canada's New Prime Minister. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast …

In the news today, UW-Madison teacher training programs lose federal funding, the US Supreme Court upholds an order forcing USAID to pay contractor for prior foreign aid work, President Trump delays most new tariffs on Mexico for a month, a new study says butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000, and six anti-NATO, pro-Russian co…

In the news today, President Trump addresses a joint Congress, the Supreme Court denies Trump's effort to freeze foreign funding, Wisconsin's opium death rates are down, Trump grants a one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and the largest wildfire in Japan for the last 50 years continues to spread. Hosted by N…

In the news today, the United Nations sets a new round of negotiations for a plastics treaty, arrests were made in connection to a Madison East Side bus crash, the US Supreme Court sides against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a Clean Water Act ruling, Senate Democrats block a bill related to banning transgender athletes from women's s…

In the news today, the Kroger CEO resigns after personal conduct investigation, a private spacecraft makes a historic moon landing, US Secretary of State bypasses Congress to send billions of dollars in arms to Israel, European leaders rally support for Ukraine amidst US uncertainty, and the Trump administration orders a pause in US cyberoffensives…

In the news today, a local zoo welcomes four new baby meerkats, the Pentagon orders for new policies that identify and remove transgender troops, Thailand deports ethnic Uyghurs to China, Trump's tariffs against Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports are set to go into effect on March 4, 2025, and the Milwaukee take on the Denver Nuggets. Hosted by…

In the news today, the White House announces it will begin picking which news outlets can cover President Donald Trump, a new plant known as the "Wooly Devil" was discovered in Big Bend National Park, UW-Madison graduate programs set to admit fewer students due to dubious federal funding, US President Trump says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will s…

In the news today, former secret service agent, Clint Hill, died on February 21, Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces a bill to import cheaper, Canadian prescription drugs, farmers sue the government over climate data deletion, and News Writer Oliver Gerharz reports on a talk from a political scientist he attended. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevens…

In the news today, today marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Supreme Court declines to hear cases from abortion opponents, federal workers sue Elon Musk over firing threats, and Apple plans to invest $500 billion in US facilities in response to tariffs on Chinese imports. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast a…

In the news today, WIAA says only female-assigned-at-birth students can participate in girls' sports, over 6,000 IRS employees are to be fired by the end of the week, the Milwaukee Bucks' center, Bobby Portis, is suspended, and the San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama is out for the season. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily n…

In the news today, Trump makes plans for a large trade deal with China, Wisconsin Republicans propose an income tax break for hurricane and wildfire relocations, and all 80 present on a Delta flight survive after the plane flips over in Toronto. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune…

In the news today, Wisconsin Governor announces plans to reform the state prison system, Wisconsin's State Superintendent Race began today, February 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses mobile voting suit, and Egypt postpones an Arab Summit. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tun…

In the news today, protests occur around all US states, manufacturers are given conditional approval for bird flu vaccine, California loses push for electric trucks in the Trump administration, and US Russian leaders are expected to hold talks on the war in Ukraine, and the Badger beat Purdue in men's basketball. Hosted by News Director Paige Steve…

In the news today, peatlands are at risk, RFK Jr. is confirmed as US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Trump creates reciprocal tariffs for US trade partners, US and Russian leaders agree to negotiations over the Ukraine War, and Tammy Baldwin berates Linda McMahon during a confirmation hearing. Hosted by News Director Paige Steven…

In the news today, one Russian is released for U.S. teacher Mark Fogel, SEC backs out of a climate disclosure, an appeals court refuses a judge's order that requires the Trump administration to unfreeze federal money, 27 religious groups sue the Trump administration in an effort to prevent arrests as places of worship, and UWPD records five e-bike …

In the news today, Elon Musk makes plans to buy ChatGPT's parent company, President Trump directs the US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin and other senators re-introduce the Right to Contraception Act, a Florida man runs into a series of mailboxes, the Wisconsin DNR expected to prescribe winter burns, and the Mi…

In the news today, a federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing US Treasury Department information, the remains of those killed in an Alaskan plane crash have been found, Wisconsin and 21 other states sue the Trump Administration over budget cuts, President Trump and Republican congresspeople target clean energy funding, Trump imposes tar…

In the news today, the Goodman Community Center's former head of finance is accused of a felony embezzlement, a Madison chef wins an award in New York City for a cooking competition, Target rolls back some DEI programs and Wisconsin will start issuing "B" license plates. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-…

In the news today, Trump signs an executive order banning transgender individuals from girl's and women's sports, Trump proposes taking over the Gaza Strip, many across the nation protest President Trump's Project 2025, and the Milwaukee Bucks trade Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs eve…

In the news today, French courts convict a well-known film director for sexual assault, the monarch butterfly population is alarmingly low for 2024, China makes a counter tariff against President Donald Trump's initiative to raise the U.S.'s, Sweden suffers a school shooting, and the Los Angeles Ram let Cooper Kupp know they are looking to trade hi…

In the news today, President Donald Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico, Trump freezes foreign aid, putting health programs around the world at risk of closure, Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes over the U.S. Agency of International Development, and the NBA trades major players Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis and Max Christie …

In the news today, Rwandan rebels push further towards the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a plane collides with a helicopter above the Potomac River, UW Anthropology Professor wins the 2025 Distinguished Explorer Award, UW Madison freezes some federal funding, and Rohingyan refugees wash up on the shores of Indonesia. Hosted by Ne…

In the news today, Rwandan rebels push further towards the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Washington D.C. Judge says the Trump administration's federal grant freezing violates the law and the Federal Reserve says inflation rates will remain the same for now. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every …

In the news today, more Palestinians make their way to Northern Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Madison Gas & Electric launches a new solar program, the Madison Mayor releases a new statement on federal funding, President Trump threatens more tariffs, and ICE ramps up its presence across the Midwest. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson,…

In the news today, the current Belarussian president makes plans to extend his already 30-year-long term, investigators look into the cause of the Los Angeles wildfires and the local construction company, Findorff, makes plans to be 100% employee-owned. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 …

In the news today, the task force looking in the assassination attempts against president-elect Donald Trump issue recommendations for the Secret Service, a new DPI program will help disabled youth move out of correctional facilities, Saudi Arabia is selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and a man who launched himself at a Las Vegas Judge is se…

In the news today, the monarch butterfly makes the U.S.'s list of threatened species, the current FBI director steps down, a Wisconsinite who faked his death and fled to Europe returns, UW-Madison quarterback Braedyn Locke enters the transfer portal, and France criticizes the Israeli occupation of Golan Heights. Hosted by News Director Paige Steven…

In the news today, the South Korean ex-defense minister is formally arrested, UW-Madison hires Jeff Grimes as their Offensive Coordinator for its football team, Trump lawyers and an aide receive 10 felony charges in Wisconsin, and 19 people are given citations after protesting a Board of Regents meeting. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the…

In the news today, ex-Syrian leader flees to Russia, heavy rains and flooding plague Malaysia and Thailand, and an investigation is underway for the UW-Madison student organization, Students for Justice in Palestine, 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…

In the news today, Syrian rebels take over the city of Hama, the Wisconsin Capitol's holiday tree goes up, 19 protestors are arrested after a UW Board of Regents meeting, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces a factory expansion, and tensions arise between Paraguay and China over Taiwan. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast…

In the news today, Wisconsin volleyball player Sarah Franklin is named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the second time, Madison Alder faces accusations of sexual harassment and abuse, UW Health Kids and the Children's Hospital team up to help patients with congenital heart diseases, and France's prime minister is ousted on a no-confidence vote. …

In the news today, McDonalds's E-coli outbreak ends, a Wisconsin judge overturns a 2011 law that ended collective bargaining for teachers and some public workers, Belgium becomes the first country to legally offer labor rights and protections to sex workers, and Trump's DEA pick steps back. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscas…

In the news today, president-elect Donald Trump nominates Kash Patel for the role of FBI Director, the US Supreme Court will begin a case on e-cigarette and vape regulation, and current President Joe Biden issues a complete pardon over his son's, Hunter Biden, federal charges. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every M…

In the news today, Matt Gaetz withdraws consideration from being president-elect Donald Trump's attorney general and arrest warrants are placed on Israel's Prime Minister by the International Criminal Court. 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.…

In the news today, Madison Schools' superintendent is accused of mishandling funds, sentencing is postponed in New York for president-elect Donald Trump, Republicans in the House of Representatives hint at supporting a bathroom ban for transgender employees, and Ukraine launches American-made, long-range missiles into Russia.…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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.orgAf WSUM

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…