WORT Local News

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 7.* The state Supreme Court makes an important ruling on the Cardinal-Hickory Creek line,* A new report links school spending in Wisconsin to the state’s tax burden,* The Rape Crisis Center opens a new service in the wake of the overturning of Roe,* And in the second half, a state supreme court decision on open records, a conversation with a local Buddhist leader, and a trip to the thrift store.

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 6.* The Supreme Court rules on additional legal protections for sex trafficking victims,* Local healthcare workers share their stories, and help explain why Dane County has a shortage of healthcare workers,* City officials hold a press conference to discuss the Highland Park shooter’s intentions when he fled to Madison,* And in the second half, the highest hill in Rock County, 1960s auditorium drama, and the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 5.* The Henry Vilas Zoo gets two federal violations for incidents regarding capybaras…* The city of Madison holds a listening session to discuss the status of Well 15…* A Madison apartment building isn’t allowing its tenants to use window air conditioners…* And in the second half, we explore vegan dining options at U-W Madison, keep pests away with killdeer, and bend light across the universe.

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 30.* We examine a little-known state law that can detain pregnant women, * The US Supreme Court threatens environmental standards,* Tibetan Buddhists hold service just outside of Madison,* And in the second half, how spending 28 years in prison can teach us to be more understanding, a celebration of Black Art at Madison’s Central Library, and the bane of all craftspeople.

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 29.* The state’s high court rules that Fred Prehn does not need to step down from the DNR board, * We break down why so many crashes seem to happen on Willy Street,* We talk with the group POWERS on navigating a post-Roe world,* And in the second half, a round up of all the firework displays this weekend in Dane County, political action on July 4th in the 1960s, and the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, June 28.* Top Democrats file a lawsuit to nullify Wisconsin’s abortion ban,  * An OBGYN shares how her job has changed since the overturning of Roe v Wade…* And in the second half, we explore how L-G-B-T-Q rights have evolved in Wisconsin over 40 years, watch orioles fill the skies, and track quantum particles in space.

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 27.* We round up the latest fallout from the Supreme Court’s stripping of constitutional right to privacy and abortion, * We round up resources for people who may be left in the lurch, * And we get the latest in local meetings and government, explore the evolution of music marketing, and review two new movies.

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 23.* Two Wisconsin energy companies double back on their promise to close their coal power plants for the moment,* The Madison Water Utilities release their yearly water quality report,* Madison alders resurrect a ban on the use of tear gas and pepper spray for police officers,* And in the second half, open records and investigations, a permanent Streatery program, and how to pick a sewing pattern.

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 22. * A busy day at the state capitol, as state lawmakers hold a special session to decide the fate of abortion access in Wisconsin,* Paddlers ride down the Rock River in celebration of a 1,200 year old canoe* How Illinois is preparing to care for Wisconsinites with the fall of Roe,* And in the second half, a rock and roll karate match, tragedy at the Henry Vilas Zoo in the 1960s, and the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, June 21. * UW students hold a rally to call out anti-Asian hate on campus,* Musicians gather around Madison to make the city a bit more musical,* The city introduces a new program for no strings attached guaranteed income * And in the second half, a new play looks to rewrite history, birds beat the heat, and we get sucked into a beginner’s guide to black holes.