WORT Local News

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 1, 2024:

• We share Madison's latest crime data - after this year's "State of Public Safety" address,
• Learn about Governor Evers' new health care industry taskforce,
• Get the details on a bill that would prevent competitive bidding on long-distance transmission projects,
• Round up open records news,
• Air the latest fishing report,
• Recap Forward Madison's charitable works this season,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 31, 2024:

• We get the details on a yesterday's ruling, which determined CAFOs are still required to obtain waste discharge permits,
• Hear the results of a years-long justice study in Dane County,
• Interview Governor Tony Evers just days after his State of the State address,
• Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,
• Travel back in time to 1962,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 30, 2024:

• We take a closer look at a bipartisan proposal that would fine political advertisers if they don't disclose the use of AI-generated content,
• Check in on the search for Madison's next school superintendent - which has been narrowed down to three finalists,
• Hear some of Rooted Wisconsin's future plans, as they phase out one of their programs at Troy Farm,
• Learn how recreational licenses support habitat restoration in Wisconsin,
• Interview a DNR official about the conservation of Pelican River Forest,
• Explain how birds stay warm in the winter,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, January 29, 2024:

• We get the details about a plan to revamp a natural gas plant near Eau Claire,
• Learn how a large-scale program is helping folks in need get to their medical appointments,
• Hear why some Madison alders are pushing for a pay raise - after the budget amendment failed to pass last week,
• Attend a recent Star Wars tabletop tournament in Fitchburg,
• Look back on Winston Churchill's political career,
• Review two new movies,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 25, 2024:

• We take a closer look at a bipartisan bill that would ban "child sex dolls,"
• Examine how road salt usage affects our local water sources,
• Hear the latest data on child tax credits,
• Broadcast a call to action from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County,
• Share some advice on pesky ice dams,
• Explore the magic of sewing,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 24, 2024:

• We discuss yesterday's packed schedule in the state Capitol,
• Get a fair elections activist's perspective on a surprise, Republican-authored redistricting bill,
• Check in on the racial gaps in college degree attainment,
• Learn what life is like as a plow driver in Madison,
• Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,
• Travel back in time to 1969,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 23, 2024:

• We get the details on a proposed update to Madison's street-naming policy,
• Learn why alders may amend city ordinance to allow archery demonstrations,
• Hear a pro-choice activist's perspective on the proposed 14-week abortion ban in the state legislature,
• Take a closer look at the state of taxes in Wisconsin,
• Learn what it takes to become a licensed wildlife rehabilitator,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, January 22, 2024:

• We learn why Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has endorsed state Senator Melissa Agard in the race to be his successor,
• Check in on Wisconsin's "farm to school" programs - after the state receives additional funding,
• Discuss sustainable practices with a local dairy farmer,
• Get a climate scientist's perspective on the latest extreme weather,
• Mark an upcoming anniversary from the American Civil War,
• Review two new movies,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 18, 2024:

• We share an update on Dane County's over-budget jail consolidation project,
• Get more details on the proposed Amtrak line,
• Learn how a task force could combat the epidemic of violence against Black women and girls in Wisconsin,
• Share some open records pet peeves,
• Discuss fishing after this week's below-zero temperatures,
• Hear the latest news from Madison's Flamingos,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 17, 2024:

• We learn why the city of Monona has suspended its new police pursuit policy,
• Attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dane County's Emergency Operations Center,
• Interview a state lawmaker about his new, east-side grocery store,
• Have an international conversation about the arts,
• Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,
• Travel back in time to 1967,
• And much more.