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DNR Begins Program To Dispose Of PFAS-Laden Firefighting Foam

Posted October 17, 202200:48:32

This is your WORT local news for Monday, October 17.

  • The state DNR begins a program to help fire departments get rid of their PFAS-laden...

Dairy Drive Community To Continue Through 2023; Mayor Releases Proposed 2023 Operating Budget

Posted October 12, 202200:51:14

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, October 12.

  • The Tiny Home campground on Dairy Drive will live on for another year, as the city...

Checking in on Monona's former friary

Posted October 11, 202200:45:04

Here are your local news headlines for Tuesday, October 11:


  • A project to steer development of the former San Damiano friary...

John Tate II Named Madison’s First Independent Police Monitor.

Posted October 10, 202200:49:25

This is your WORT local news for Monday, October 10.

  • The city of Madison names their first Independent Police Monitor,
  • It’s Indigenous...

Waukesha County Judge Rules “Ballot Spoiling” Illegal

Posted October 6, 202200:48:27

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, October 6.

  • A Wisconsin judge rules ballot spoiling illegal, 
  • The race for Wisconsin’s...