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David Fahrenthold On The Three Wisconsin Men At The Heart Of A Vast Political Nonprofit Network

Posted May 17, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, May 17.

  • Community members met locked doors when they attempted to submit a petition asking for...

Council To Vote On Creating Air Quality Monitoring Network

Posted May 16, 202300:47:11

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, May 16.

  • The Madison Common Council is set to vote on creating a city network of air quality monitoring...

PHMDC Announces New Round Of Funding For Community Violence Prevention Programs

Posted May 15, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Monday, May 15.

  • Public Health Madison and Dane County is gearing up for a second round of violence prevention...

CDC-Funded Center Prioritizes Birthing Justice

Posted May 11, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, May 11.

  • San Damiano park in Monona is getting an upgrade, and the city wants your input on what...

MTI Retired Teachers Call On Finance Committee To Remember Education Funding

Posted May 10, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, May 10.

  • City officials offer a first look at the designs for Madison’s first permanent men’s...