WORT Local News

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 19, 2025:

• We share the results of yesterday's primary - and look ahead to Election Day,
• Find out how Indigenous tribes in Wisconsin plan to use the clean-energy transition to reclaim their autonomy,
• Get the details on state Democrats' "Safe Haven" bill,
• Hear a former UW Regent's advice to current and future board members,
• Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,
• Travel back in time to 1964,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 18, 2025:

• We get the details on Governor Evers' plan to revamp the state prison system,
• Learn what city leaders were saying behind the scenes about Madison's uncounted ballots in November,
• Explore how tariffs and mass deportation could impact the dairy industry,
• Share an abridged history of transportation in Madison,
• Travel to Seattle for a wildlife rehabilitation conference,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, February 17, 2025:

• We brave the cold to hear from folks at the "Not My President's Day" protest,
• Take a look at how Wisconsin's Senators have voted so far on Trump's cabinet picks,
• Learn the public health benefits of fluoridated water,
• Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,
• Mark the anniversary of a massive strike at Yale University,
• Review two new media offerings,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 13, 2025:

• We share the details on a career-oriented charter awaiting approval from the Madison school board,
• Find out how state Democrats took action today to fight for Medicaid,
• Get the scoop on Uline's alleged "shuttle program,"
• Talk open meetings and Brad Schimel,
• Tell you the best spots for winter fishing,
• Check in on Madison’s Flamingos,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 12, 2025:

• We find out how La Crosse urban planners are promoting "granny flats,"
• Learn how the federal funding freeze has impacted a Head Start program in Dane County,
• Hear what's ahead for a UW-Madison professor who was recently appointed to Trump's Council of Economic Advisers,
• Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,
• Travel back in time to 1969,
• And much more.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 5 on Madison’s near west side.

Incumbent alder Regina Vidaver faces one challenger in Ulrike Dieterle.

With just two candidates in the race, District 5 will skip the primary next week and west side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.

We sat down with incumbent alder Regina Vidaver and Ulrike Dieterle to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 11, 2025:

• We share an inside look into yesterday's Landmarks Commission meeting,
• Sit down with an incumbent alder who says Madison needs a "results-based" budget,
• Define butter,
• Visit a local Tex-Mex restaurant,
• Celebrate Groundhog Day,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, February 10, 2025:

• We outline Dane County leaders' dueling press releases last week on the search for a new Human Services director,
• Meet a candidate running to represent Madison's near west side on the city council,
• Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,
• Mark the anniversary of a massive workers' strike,
• Teach you how to make a popular cocktail,
• Review two new movies,
• And much more.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 4 in downtown Madison.

Incumbent alder Mike Verveer faces one challenger in Eli Tsarovsky.

With just two candidates in the race, District 4 will skip the primary later this month and downtown voters will select their next alder on April 1st.

We sat down with incumbent alder Mike Verveer and Eli Tsarovsky to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 6, 2025:

• We share an update on the Brayton Lot development project,
• Interview a candidate for city council who says he wants to demystify local politics,
• Discuss alternatives to solitary confinement,
• Tell you how to handle the ice dams collecting on your roof,
• Look forward to Valentine's Day,
• And much more.