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Downed power lines and tree-scattered roads

Posted June 13, 202200:48:57

Here's your local news for Monday, June 13, 2022:


  • A storm takes out power for much of south-central Wisconsin, 
  • There's...

Fiber Arts Store Targeted By “Trans-A-Phobic” Activist

Posted June 9, 202200:49:16

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 9.

  • The Dane County Board of Supervisors and area students call on congressional leaders to...

Madison Common Council Votes To Adopt Metro Network Redesign Plan

Posted June 8, 202200:48:39

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

  • The Madison Common Council votes to adopt transit changes in yet another packed meeting,
  • Governor...

Madison Common Council To Vote For Truth And Reconciliation Process For City Of Madison

Posted June 7, 202200:43:59

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

  • A local artist roasts a project to paint fire hydrants in Monona…
  • It’s Madison...

Dane County Board Orders Independent Investigation Of Henry Vilas Zoo

Posted June 6, 2022

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

  • The Dane County Board of Supervisors vote to hold an external investigation into the management...