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State Commission Rules UW Health Does Not Have To Recognize Nurses Union.

Posted November 28, 202200:51:28

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 28.

  • A state agency rules that UW doesn’t have to recognize a nurses union,
  • Several...

Council Declines to Raise Alder Pay

Posted November 23, 202200:48:45

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, November 23.

  • Madison alders turn down a pay raise,
  • We get the scoop from an investigative...

Report Estimates $6.5 Billion Budget Surplus In Wisconsin

Posted November 22, 202200:44:00

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 22.

  • Wisconsin lawmakers debate about how to use a state budget surplus…
  • Opioid...

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Announces Reelection Campaign

Posted November 21, 202200:50:11

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 21.

  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announces her re-election campaign to once again represent...

Some say "no way" to Sauk Creek Greenway

Posted November 17, 202200:50:37

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 17:


  • As the city concludes its budget process, some residents remain concerned...