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Meriter Nurses Begin Strike

Posted May 28, 202500:45:49

In this episode:

  • The nurses begin their planned strike at Meriter Hospital
  • Democratic legislators lay out their budget priorities
  • We...

Veterans for Peace host annual Memorial Day rally

Posted May 26, 202500:48:16

Here's your local news for Monday, May 26, 2025:

  • We head downtown for a Memorial Day rally and community gathering,
  • Check in on Madison's...

State Democrats introduce child care funding bill

Posted May 22, 202500:48:14

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 22, 2025:

  • We hear state Democrats' proposal to preserve Child Care Counts,
  • Check in on the...

Madison property values recovering from pandemic, new city report finds

Posted May 21, 202500:48:12

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 21, 2025:

  • We get the details on Madison's new property tax base report, as city leaders gear up...

Advocates renew call for gun violence prevention

Posted May 20, 202500:51:02

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 20, 2025:

  • We head to the Capitol for a press conference demanding action on gun violence,
  • Share...