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Fighting Bob La Follette Plaque Unveiled In State Capitol

Posted January 30, 202300:47:56

This is your WORT local news for Monday, January 30.

  • Fighting Bob La Follette gets a plaque in the state capitol,
  • LGBTQ farmers work...

Debuting "The House Always Wins"

Posted January 26, 202300:52:33

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 26, 2023:


  • What's the future of the Lake Monona Waterfront?

Evers Focuses On Mental Health, Increased Local Funding In State Of The State Address

Posted January 25, 202300:48:31

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, January 25.

  • Governor Evers gives a glimpse of his proposed 2023 budget at his annual State of...

The Ins And Outs Of The UW Zoological Museum

Posted January 24, 202300:49:58

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, January 24.

  • We tour the UW Zoological Museum to learn how it gets animal specimens for research…
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Common Council Approves $1.5 Million Grant From Center For Tech And Civic Life

Posted January 23, 202300:52:40

This is your WORT local news for Monday, January 23.

  • Thousands took to the streets yesterday to celebrate and mourn the 50th anniversary...