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City Of Madison resumes goose management strategies

Posted June 30, 2021 • 00:47:28

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, June 29th, 2021: Madison resumes controversial geese management strategies, state officials issue water safety...

Recapping Wisconsin's annual GOP Convention

Posted June 29, 2021 • 00:48:35

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, June 28th, 2021: Protesters march for citizenship and drivers’ licenses, The city of Madison releases its...

Jailed Wisconsinites Face Numerous Hurdles When Voting

Posted June 25, 2021 • 00:47:57

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, June 24th, 2021: Devil’s Lake State Park gets a bit bigger, lawmakers look to protect the state’s bees,...

State Senate passes new beaver, muskrat management policies

Posted June 24, 2021 • 00:49:44

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021: The city of Stoughton works to replace lead pipelines, the Wisconsin Senate passes new...

Madison weighs federal relief aid priorities

Posted June 23, 2021 • 00:48:37

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021: Madison weighs federal relief aid priorities, A tornado siren mistakenly sounds off, the...