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Anti-F-35 Protestors Stage Day of Action Across Madison

Posted March 28, 202300:48:32

This is your WORT local news for Monday, March 27.

  •  Anti-F-35 protestors hold a day of action across the city as the jets are set to touch...

Last Chance To Weigh In On Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge

Posted March 24, 202300:48:53

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, March 23.

  • Today is the last day to submit your thoughts on the what the future of Lake Monona’s...

Council Approves Zoning Change For Filene House, Study On Home Healthcare Crisis

Posted March 23, 202300:50:40

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, March 22.

  • The current batch of city alders meet for a final time to address Madison’s lack...

Developer Group Spending Big Money In Madison Council Elections

Posted March 22, 202300:52:20

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, March 21.

  • The two Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates meet for their first and only debate…
  • We...

Council To Vote On Raising Backyard Chicken Limit

Posted March 21, 202300:45:30

This is your WORT local news for Monday, March 20.

  • Council members push to allow Madison residents to keep more backyard chickens,
  • One...