Here's your local news for Thursday, December 19, 2024: We talk school safety measures, Hear Speaker Vos' priorities for the next legislative session, Get more details on last month's oil spill in Jefferson County, Share ten open records tips, Tell you where it's still safe to ice fish after this weekend's warm-up, Look ahead to the Flamingos' next…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 18, 2024: We attend a vigil mourning the victims of the ALCS shooting, Sit down with Chief Barnes, who's urging patience as police carry out their investigation, Learn how emergency management experts prepare for chemical spills, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel b…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 17, 2024: We share the latest updates on yesterday's school shooting in Madison, Ask an expert how to support children following a crisis event, Describe how Waupaca County residents faced down big business, Talk to Friendly Black Foodies about their quest for good food, Explain the nuances of animal hib…

Here's your local news for Monday, December 16, 2024: We have the latest information on a school shooting this morning in Madison, Check in with Midwest Environmental Advocates after last month's Enbridge oil spill in Jefferson County, Share the government’s calendar for the week ahead, Celebrate a renowned anthropologist’s birthday, Review a class…

Here's your local news for Thursday, December 12, 2024: We learn how much the UW System spends on consulting contracts, Hear from the finalists in Middleton's search for a new police chief, Interview a prolific comics writer with Madison roots, Explain how and when to get plans for your next home improvement project, Share some advice on how to fin…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 11, 2024: We recap last night's long and contentious city council meeting, Find out why a study committee has recommended allowing a sandhill crane hunt, Discuss the "grim public reaction" to an insurance CEO's recent murder, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back …

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 10, 2024: We share the details on the DNR's air quality trends report, Learn how the latest Act 10 decision could impact this spring's judicial election, Find out why Wisconsinites are paying more in local property taxes this year, Track an unexpected shift in cheddar cheese prices, Examine UW-Madison's …

Here's your local news for Monday, December 9, 2024: We find out how much the "Twenty is Plenty" roll-out is costing the city, Learn how Wisconsin's local news outlets are faring, Discuss how Trump's proposal to abolish the Department of Education could impact Wisconsin students, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Hear how a …

Here's your local news for Thursday, December 5, 2024: We share an inside look at today's Board of Regents meeting, where UWPD arrested 19 protesters, Review the financial records of a local nonprofit, as Madison alders consider forgiving their $1.6 million debt, Learn how political and moral views have shaped public perception of HIV, Explore the …

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 4, 2024: We get the details on a collaborative project building two recreation bridges over the Wisconsin River, Hear how advocates say the state can better support caregivers, Discuss how this week's Act 10 decision could impact the Supreme Court race, Talk freedom of the press ahead of a second Trump…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 3, 2024: We share the latest decision on a lawsuit challenging Act 10, Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act is boosting the clean energy economy, Find out how other states' shield laws make it easier for Wisconsinites to obtain abortion medication, Outline potential consequences for the dairy industry i…

Here's your local news for Monday, December 2, 2024: We find out why a group of Wisconsin parents are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case, Discuss WisDems Chair Ben Wikler's bid to lead the Democratic Party's national campaign arm, Share an in-depth look at the week ahead in local government, Teach you how to make a popular cocktail, A…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 27, 2024: We visit a beloved Madison bookstore that's closing its doors after 70 years in business, Discuss MPD's failure to disclose ties between an outside researcher on their new body-cam report and a top manufacturer in the industry, Check in with the Innocence Project - after one of their clients …

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 26, 2024: We get the details on last night's ethics board meeting, Talk to local youth advocates who argue that the voting age should be lowered, Hear from some Madison-area businesses in the running for a statewide award, Find out why Trump saw a boost in popularity among Latino voters, Explore an uncon…

Here's your local news for Monday, November 25, 2024: We find out why the tax burden on Wisconsin residents is lower than ever, Get the details on a resolution considering the future of two Madison ice arenas, Share the week ahead in local government, Mark the anniversary of the Battle of Seattle, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Review tw…

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 21, 2024: We learn how excessive heat and aging facilities affect incarcerated people in Wisconsin, Attend a west side vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance, Get the details on a proposed "anti-hate speech" policy in the Baraboo School District, Talk open records delays, Learn how to speak the langua…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 20, 2024: We take a look at a new report on Madison's body-worn camera trial run, Hear how the city plans to improve traffic safety, Check in with some local gun educators, who are seeing a record spike in engagement since the election, Learn about a new, AI-powered tool in the Milwaukee Police Departm…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 19, 2024: We find out if Madisonians "flocked to State" this summer, Get the details on electric vehicle ownership in Wisconsin, Discuss the ethics complaint filed today against a former state Supreme Court justice, Examine the dairy industry’s dependence on immigrant labor, Share how kitchen skills go h…

Here's your local news for Monday, November 18, 2024: We share the details on an investigation of three sexual harassment complaints against a Madison alder, Check in with Madison area students who are lobbying Senator Baldwin to back an arms embargo on Israel, Explain why the Line 5 oil pipeline is one step closer to happening in Wisconsin, Discus…

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 14, 2024: We look at how crane hunting is legally tied to the best deterrence for crop damage, Look at how a new spate of racist texts are linked to data privacy Sit down with Wisconsin Policy Forum to discuss the most recent batch of school funding referenda, Hear about the many possible dangers lurkin…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 13, 2024: We share the details on last night's marathon city budget meeting, Check in with a Madison alder whose campus-area district saw the second highest voter margin for Trump in the city, Sit down with UW-Madison's bug guy, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 12, 2024: We get the details on a new housing report from the city of Madison, Find out how a collective of Spanish-speaking workers are striving to shape their own labor conditions, Track the latest numbers on avian influenza infections nationwide, Share UW-Madison campus reactions to the election, Chec…

Here's your local news for Monday, November 11, 2024: We hear what Wisconsin's top lawyer has to say about a second Trump presidency, Check in on the state Supreme Court as it considers a 19th century abortion statute, Get the latest on a city department that stands to lose half of its funding next year, Share a look ahead at budget week in Madison…

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 7, 2024: We take a closer look at what budget questions passed and failed in Dane County, Share the latest on possible cuts to police oversight efforts in Madison, Find out how homeowners can test their private wells for PFAS contamination, Unpack the details of a controversial new state law, Celebrate …

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 6, 2024: We head to some Election Day watch parties, Have all the state and local election results you could want - including details on Senator Baldwin's narrow victory and the impact of Wisconsin's new voting maps, Analyze Dane County's role in the presidential election, Find out why faith leaders we…

Welcome to the WORT Local News for Tuesday, November 5 — election day in Madison and across the nation. On today's show, hosts Faye Parks and Chali Pittman share a special report. We speak with voters at the polls, and get the latest numbers from election officials. Plus, we speak with several candidates at the top of the ballot and hear from democ…

Here's your local news for Monday, November 4, 2024: We find out how Wisconsin Democrats are drumming up support on Election Day eve, Ask Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly why he decided to back Kamala Harris, Take a look at the week in local government that lies ahead, Teach you how to make "the Aviation," a cocktail recipe that disappeared for more tha…

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 31, 2024: We check in on the race for president, as both campaigns converge on Wisconsin, Learn more about old growth forests, Find out how the bump in public scrutiny is affecting election officials, Discuss the power of financial literacy, Take a closer look at heating pumps, Tell a ghostly tale, And m…

Martin O’Malley is the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. He was in Madison on Wednesday to visit a Social Security field office and host a panel discussion on the past, present and future of Social Security. Commissioner O’Malley stopped by the WORT studio for a longform interview with WORT's Jeannine Ramsey. This is that extended…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 30, 2024: We'll head to a public test of election equipment, Ask folks to share their opinions on early voting, Calculate campaign donations in the Madison area, Talk about the twin issues facing Social Security with Martin O'Malley, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Broadcast the most…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 29, 2024: We'll take a closer look at the statewide referendum on next week's ballot, Interview the Republican candidate running to represent district 80 in the state Assembly, Talk food and farm issues in the 2024 election, Check in with student voters at UW-Madison, Try to find the elusive rattlesnake, …

Here's your local news for Monday, October 28, 2024: We share an update on Madison's police oversight efforts, Find out why customers at a Stoughton area pizza joint got more than they bargained for last week, Attend this year's Olive Harvest event, Share the government’s calendar for the week ahead, Mark an important anniversary in the Prohibition…

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 24, 2024: We learn more about the Northern Lights, Find out why advocates say a federal agency isn't doing enough to regulate factory farms, Hear how immigrants are contributing to the revival of the Great Lakes region, Take a closer look at Brady disclosures in Wisconsin, Celebrate fall weather fishing,…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 23, 2024: We get the latest data on gun-related deaths in Wisconsin, Hear about private school closures across the country, Find out why Catholic dioceses are disavowing "The Catholic Tribune," Talk election security with Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report …

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 22, 2024: We head to an in-person early voting site in Madison, Hear the story behind Slaughter Free Milwaukee, Find out why Mayor Rhodes-Conway is asking the city's voters to increase property taxes, Look at dairy industry price gouging, Share how a local business is leveling up the donut scene, Learn mo…

Here's your local news for Monday, October 21, 2024: We share the highlights from Friday's U.S. Senate debate, Learn how Wisconsin advocates are countering intimidating text messages to young voters, Find out why the postal workers' union is pushing federal lawmakers for more protections, Run down this week’s calendar in local government, Mark the …

Here's your Local News for Thursday, October 17, 2024: We find out why local officials recommend election preparedness, Discuss Madison's budget outlook with Wisconsin Policy Forum's Jason Stein, Explore the intersection between finance and community service, Talk basement flooring, Dissect the scholarly lessons in Scooby Doo, And much more.…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 16, 2024: We'll hear why Madison's Independent Monitor says the mayor's budget is a death knell for civilian oversight efforts, Hear from opponents of the city tax referendum, Correct our past reporting on the DOC's updated used book donation policies, with help from Tone Madison's Scott Gordon, Bring b…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 15, 2024: We'll explore how school funding issues statewide could impact school nurses, Get the details on a new "Chad Vader" election PSA, Investigate proposed cuts to Madison's police oversight agencies, Talk with the data analyst for the Office of the Independent Monitor, Take a look at the United Stat…

Here's your local news for Monday, October 14, 2024: We check in on Hovde Properties' demolition site in downtown Madison, Get the details on a letter campaign asking Willy Street Co-op to boycott Sabra, Run down the possible cuts to Madison’s budget, Mark an important anniversary in the fight for reproductive freedom, Take a closer look at a popul…

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 10, 2024: We get the details on an unconventional funding request from a Madison alder, Find out what UW-Madison leaders said behind the scenes about last semester's student encampment, Explain the mission behind the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, Celebrate fall-weather fishing, Hear the lates…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 9, 2024: We head to the World Dairy Expo, Find out why advocacy groups filed federal complaints against 4 Wisconsin school districts, Take a closer look at censorship in Wisconsin prisons, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1969, And much more.…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 8, 2024: We find out why so many Wisconsin municipalities are struggling to make ends meet, Interview the Republican candidate running to represent District 48 in the state Assembly, Report the latest figures on dairy product consumption, Visit the newly opened second location of El Sabor de Puebla, Share…

Here's your local news for Monday, October 7, 2024: We find out why some Wisconsin voters avoid talking politics, Learn how a preventative health care program at UW-Madison plans to spend renewed funding from the CDC, Share a preview of this budget-heavy week in local government, Explore UW-Madison’s updated free speech and protest policies, Take a…

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 3, 2024: We attend a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing development on Madison's southeast side, Reveal when UW-Madison does and doesn't enforce camping laws, Get some advice on real estate investment, Explain sump pits, Talk passion versus practicality in the world of fashion, And much mo…

Here's your local news for October 2, 2024: We get the latest statewide polling on the presidential race, Attend a rally for reproductive freedom, Learn how much money Wisconsin could save with expanded Medicaid, Meet Venezuelan immigrants in our community, Travel back in time to 1968, And much more.…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 1, 2024: We talk to folks waiting in line outside Trump's rally in Waunakee, Attend the grand re-opening of the St. Vinny's on Willy Street, Consider the impact of avian flu on the World Dairy Expo, Discuss UW-Madison students' right to log off, Learn how to identify different sparrows during seasonal mig…

Here's your local news for Monday, September 30, 2024: We'll find out how much campaign visits cost Wisconsin municipalities, Interview the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Check out the week ahead in city and county government, Mark the anniversary of a pivotal moment in French history, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Review two …

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 26, 2024: We check in on pre-election wrangling across the state, Learn how a local program keeping Indigenous languages alive, Find out how Wisconsin is handling the latest PFAS standards from the feds, Explain what you can and can’t say at government meetings, Celebrate the start of fall-weather fish…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 25, 2024: We head to the Bread and Puppet Circus in Mazomanie, Speak with a UW-Madison student facing disciplinary action for supporting Palestine, Learn how a local program is turning guns into garden tools, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to the '60s, …