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"All of this happening on Warden Hepp’s watch – reflects back on him as his responsibility:" The former warden and eight other officials at Waupun prison have been arrest following an investigation

Posted June 5, 2024 • 00:49:30

Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 5, 2024:

We share an update on the troubled maximum-security prison in Waupun,
Find out...

“We will continue to move forward based on the facts:" Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed felony charges in the 2020 'fake electors' plot

Posted June 4, 2024 • 00:48:31

Here's your local news for Tuesday, June 4, 2024:

We find out why Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed felony charges against three Trump...

"You can bet I’m jazzed as hell to be here with all of you:" On Friday, Governor Tony Evers raised the Pride flag at the state Capitol for the sixth year in a row

Posted June 3, 2024 • 00:49:42

Here's your local news for Monday, June 3, 2024:

We attend the Pride Month kick-off at the state Capitol,
Visit the new mosque on...

New Parking Ramp Rates Approved At Transportation Commission Meeting

Posted May 30, 2024 •

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, May 30, 2024

The hike in Madison parking ramp prices angers citizens and alders alike,
Wisconsinites...

Antitrust Lawsuit Could Break Up Ticket Sales Monopoly

Posted May 29, 2024 • 00:52:53

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Dane County has the second highest home prices in the state,
Some...