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RSV Cases On The Rise Across Wisconsin

Posted November 16, 202200:49:41

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, November 16.

  • Madison budget negotiations continue tonight - we find out what didn’t make it...

DNR Drafts First Plan In Decades On Wolf Management

Posted November 15, 202200:48:37

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 15.

  • The D-N-R issues its first plan in 25 years for managing wolves…
  • Madison...

Alders Propose Amendment To Help Madison Public Market

Posted November 14, 202200:49:34

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 14.

  • Budget deliberations are set to begin, and the Madison Public Market is looking for...

Gloria Reyes Announces Candidacy For Madison Mayor

Posted November 10, 202200:49:40

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, November 10.

  • We look ahead to the local election cycle next spring, as Gloria Reyes announces...

Wisconsin votes for the status quo — Evers, Johnson win another term

Posted November 9, 202200:51:50

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 9, 2022 — 


  • Mixed political victories roll in today, as Evers wins a second...