Lexi Spevacek
WSUM News Director
Appears in 52 Episodes
November 2, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Republicans move forward with plans to impeach a Wisconsin elections administrator, law firms warn universities to crack down on antisemitism on cam...
November 1, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Bipartisan mental health crisis center legislation receives public hearings in the state senate and assembly, the new U.S. Speaker of the House coll...
October 31, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Madison Metro Transit treats bed bugs in two buses and one facility, Governor Evers sues Wisconsin's republican legislature for obstructing basic go...
October 30, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Governor Tony Evers urges the Wisconsin Supreme Court for new legislative maps before the next election and the Biden administration moves toward a ...
October 26, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: A new wolf management plan passes in Wisconsin and the U.S. House of Representatives elects a new speaker.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the...
October 25, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: the Wisconsin State Building Commission approves nearly $400 million for projects statewide and former President Trump is fined for violating a limi...
October 24, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Wisconsin's attorney general joins a lawsuit against Meta and the death toll in Gaza rises above 5,000 as a result of Israel's continued bombing.Hos...
October 23, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Governor Evers allocates $402 million to combat polluted drinking water in Wisconsin.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs ...
October 19, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The man who brought guns to the Wisconsin Capitol building twice is banned from the Capitol Square area and Representative Jim Jordan plans to stay ...
October 18, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: A second prisoner dies this year at Waupun Correctional Institution, the U.S. House of Representatives fails to elect a new speaker on a second ball...
October 17, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: House Republicans reject Jim Jordan on the first ballot for Speaker of the House and Joe Biden announces he will be visiting Israel.Hosted by News D...
October 16, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Governor Evers finds new funding to continue a Wisconsin childcare program and India's Supreme Court is set to rule on same-sex marriage.Hosted by N...
October 12, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The Wisconsin Assembly passes three anti-transgender bills and Social Security benefits will increase in 2024.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek,...
October 11, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: A Texas teacher is under scrutiny for giving students melatonin gummies and House Republicans nominate a new candidate for Speaker of the House.Host...
October 10, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans are advised not to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz and Madison Metropolitan School District sees an increase in enrollment....
October 9, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The Wisconsin Supreme Court votes to limit eviction records for tenants and Nikki Haley's presidential campaign receives an increase in funding.Host...
October 5, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: A man is arrested after bringing a gun into the Wisconsin capitol building and President Biden's dog is not longer living in the White House. Hosted...
October 4, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Wisconsin ends a road test waiver for new drivers, Governor Evers urges the senate for greater childcare resources and over 40 years of fighting com...
October 3, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Madison's mayor requires all departments to cut their budgets in 2024 and the U.S. House of Representatives votes out Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Hosted ...
October 2, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Kamala Harris reschedules her visit to UW-Madison and the US Supreme Court plans to consider some politically prominent cases.Hosted by News Directo...