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Council Votes To Shelve Landmark Designation For Filene House

Posted February 9, 202300:49:01

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, February 8.

  • President Biden visits the Madison area to highlight economic growth across the country...

Four Projects Fight For Money Set For Alder Raises

Posted February 8, 202300:51:57

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, February 7.

  • The Madison city council has some extra cash — and alders have different ideas about...

Following National Trend, Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Book Ban

Posted February 7, 202300:46:40

This is your WORT local news for Monday, February 6.

  • Wisconsin Republicans follow national trends and introduce a book ban,
  • We continue...

Here’s What’s Behind The Single-Family Zoning Change

Posted February 3, 202300:54:41

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, February 2.

  • Madison residents get a chance to see the proposed designs for John Nolen’s revamped...

Low-Salt Roads: UW Madison Criticized For Salt Use After Snow Storm

Posted February 2, 202300:47:37

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, February 1.

  • UW Madison is peppered with criticism over their use of salt after last weekend’s...