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City Launches New Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Posted June 21, 202200:47:19

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

  • UW students hold a rally to call out anti-Asian hate on campus,
  • Musicians gather...

A Look Inside The Outdated Dane County Jail

Posted June 20, 202200:48:02

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

  • Madison comes out to celebrate Juneteenth, even as the state trails in formally recognizing...

Dane County Sues DNR Over PFAS Regulations For Storm Water Permit

Posted June 16, 202200:49:41

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 16.

  • Dane County sues the state over PFAS testing, 
  • UW-Madison students organize...

Veterans Housing Complex Celebrates Grand Opening

Posted June 15, 202200:49:14

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 15.

  • A new health advisory for PFAS chemicals sits well below some Madison’s wells,
  • A...

Massive Storm Leave Over 17,000 Madison Residents Without Power

Posted June 14, 202200:47:02

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, June 14.

  • Yesterday’s storms caused widespread damage across Madison, just in advance of a major...