Melhores podcasts sobre WORT News (2024)

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"It’s a very dangerous industry:" Construction workers honored their fallen colleagues in a downtown procession this afternoon 46:31

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Here's your local news for Thursday, April 25, 2024: We attend the 8th Annual Construction Workers' Memorial procession, Find out if the city is prepared for the Mifflin Street Block Party, Flock to State Street - with 600 volunteer painters, Learn how the EPA's new pollution safeguards could improve public health, Take a closer look at open record…

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"A resignation goes a long way to show people that this person is listening:" A coalition of 25 elected officials and community leaders in Dane County issued a joint statement today calling for a Madison ... 49:46

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 24, 2024: We learn why 25 elected officials and community leaders are calling for a Madison alder's resignation, Find out who's paying the price when state lawmakers cut higher education funding, Get more insight from the former curator at MMoCA, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,…

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"It is my belief that it persists today because the people that it impacts are not even seen as human in the first place:" Activists held an event at the State Capitol today calling for the abolition of ... 46:14

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 23, 2024: We hear from activists at the Capitol calling for the abolition of solitary confinement, Get the details on the Children's Museum's new, climate-focused exhibit, Learn what horse girl memes, volleyball nets, and orange silicon all have in common, Examine the deal between the state legislature and …

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"We're making a difference:" During his last Earth month as Dane County Executive, Joe Parisi has announced new and updated programming to protect the environment 46:31

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Here's your local news for Monday, April 22, 2024: We get an update on the Hands Up Act, Get the details on the latest environmental protection efforts in Dane County, Learn what individuals can do to fight for the natural world, Hear from volunteers cleaning up Madison's parks, Check in with some local activists after this weekend's Labor Notes co…

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"Courts nationwide have been unanimous in rejecting these powers:" The state Supreme Court heard a case yesterday that could strip veto power from the legislature's budget-writing committee 48:43

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Here's your local news for Thursday, April 18, 2024: We get the scoop on yesterday's oral arguments before the state Supreme Court, Check in with a local taproom owner - after false reports that there's a warrant out for his arrest, Get the county clerk's take on election conspiracy post-2020, Review "ready to assemble" cabinets, Learn the backstor…

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"Seeing the other sponsors, I cannot in good faith want to be a part of that list:" In a tense meeting last night, Madison alders struggled to follow procedure on a resolution affirming support for domestic ... 47:39

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 17, 2024: We get the details on last night's tense Common Council meeting, Hear how Wisconsin's finances are looking, Check in on child labor laws - after a recent attempt to thwart them, Learn about life as a Music Therapist, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time…

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"Hey hey, ho ho, 0% has got to go!:" Madison educators rallied for cost of living wage increases outside yesterday's school board meeting 46:23

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 16, 2024: We talk to educators at yesterday's rally, Learn how Madison parks are getting cleaned up ahead of Earth Day, Ask a local nonprofit how they used a city grant to support undocumented immigrants during the pandemic, Take a closer look at Indigenous Law studies at UW-Madison, Preview the Wisconsin B…

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"[It's] going to have a significant impact on how schools are staffed going into next year:" The union is pushing back, after MMSD proposes a 0% raise for teachers next year 47:28

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Here's your local news for Monday, April 15, 2024: We get the latest on MMSD's budget struggles, Learn the story behind a new statue headed for the state Capitol's grounds, Hear from a Madison-based zine editor who's up for a prestigious award, Commemorate the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Review two apocaly…

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"The biggest predictor of violence is a preceding case of violence:" Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes is calling for domestic violence awareness - after yesterday's deadly shooting 47:41

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Here's your local news for Thursday, April 11, 2024: We get the latest information on last night's deadly shooting, Hear incoming superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard's priorities for MMSD, Look back on Justice Ann Walsh Bradley's career - after her announcement that she's not running for re-election in 2025, Talk government transparency, Broadcast the m…

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"It's kind of uncharted waters for us:" Wisconsin clerks are waiting for guidance - after voters approved two constitutional amendments last Tuesday 48:45

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 10, 2024: We take a look at the new federal standards for PFAS contamination in drinking water, Learn how federal funding is advancing clean energy construction in Wisconsin, Hear how UW-Madison is reckoning with its history, Ask election clerks how last week's approved referendums could impact their jobs…

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"It's been 279 days:" Today, Governor Evers renewed his call for Republican state lawmakers to release $125 million in PFAS remediation funding 46:09

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 9, 2024: We share an update on the months-long tug of war over PFAS funding, Get the details on Madison's lesser-known draft area plan, Take a closer look at the spring election results on UW-Madison's campus, Debut our new food feature, Look ahead to baby animal season, And much more.…

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"This would be life-changing:" President Biden visited Madison again today - and announced his new plan to provide student debt relief 47:59

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Here's your local news for Monday, April 8, 2024: We join the solar eclipse fervor on UW-Madison's campus, Get an update on a controversial oil pipeline in the Great Lakes region, Hear what's behind President Biden's new student debt relief plan - which he announced today while visiting Madison, Follow up with Wisconsin's "Uninstructed Campaign," M…

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"Six dollars are saved in disaster recovery for every one dollar invested in disaster prevention and mitigation:" Governor Evers signed a bill into law yesterday that seeks to help Wisconsin communities ... 46:02

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Here's your local news for Thursday, April 4, 2024: We get the backstory behind Wisconsin's new "pre-disaster flood resilience" grant program, Hear what advocates are saying during this year's Autism Acceptance Month, Share some safety tips - ahead of Monday's partial solar eclipse, Broadcast a Milwaukee rapper's backstory, Explain some house-hunti…

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"[It] was probably a miscommunication....But it was a problem nonetheless:" Yesterday, one campus polling place stayed open past the usual voting deadline - after some voters were told it wasn't in operation ... 46:12

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 3, 2024: We recap yesterday's spring election - when voters approved referendums, the "uninstructed option" made a showing, Dane County incumbents protected their seats, and a campus polling place hit a snag, Investigate a lesser-known immigration policy that deports "documented dreamers" at age 21, Hear …

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"It's Election Day:" While Wisconsinites head to the polls, Governor Tony Evers is urging the state Supreme Court to reverse the ban on ballot drop boxes 46:07

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 2, 2024: We get an update on the legal back and forth over ballot drop boxes, Speak with the Vice President of the Marquette Neighborhood Association - as Madison prepares for a population boom, Preview an event series starting tonight at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Share a conservationist's perspecti…

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"It was a very traumatic and terrifying experience:" A proposed amendment to city ordinance is looking to prevent repeat dog attacks 47:01

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Here's your local news for Monday, April 1, 2024: We get the details on an ordinance change that would give the Board of Health more options after a dog attack, Learn how a new federal program will help feed school kids in need during the summer months, Get an expert's perspective on this year's ongoing FAFSA delays, Share the government's calendar…

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"They’ve had more than ample time to correct the situation:" Waupun Correctional Institution has been on lockdown for a year - and advocates are calling for the governor to take action 50:47

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Here's your local news for Thursday, March 28, 2024: We get an update on the lockdown at Waupun - and share our findings from an open records request, Analyze campaign spending in the spring election, Interview a candidate running to represent Madison's northeast side on the Dane County board, Talk government transparency, Broadcast the most up-to-…

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"You know, there's a perfect storm:" Wisconsin's unhoused population is on the rise, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum 50:15

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 27, 2024: We learn how Wisconsin's unhoused population has shifted over the last decade - and how Dane County is faring, Hear why prevention groups are cautioning against online sports betting, Interview a candidate running to represent Madison's northeast side on the Dane County board, Talk with an art p…

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"We’re going to use the democratic process to protest and make our voices heard:" A coalition of elected officials are encouraging Wisconsinites to vote 'uninstructed' in the Democratic presidential primary ... 45:20

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 26, 2024: We get the details on the "uninstructed delegation" campaign in Wisconsin, Forecast next week's free, severe weather-spotting classes, Interview two candidates vying to represent Madison's south side on the Dane County Board, Learn about a new arrival at the Humane Society's Wildlife Center, And m…

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"This is my family that they played with. [...] Question everything the government tells you:" This Thursday is the 45th anniversary of the Three Mile Island accident 50:12

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Here's your local news for Monday, March 25, 2024: We interview two candidates running to represent the villages of Windsor and DeForest on the Dane County board, Discuss the government's calendar for this week, Mark the anniversary of the nuclear power plant accident at Three Mile Island, Take a closer look at two popular cocktails, Review two mov…

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"We’re using the opportunity to do more background research:" The United States Department of Defense is funding more listening sessions - where Madisonians can voice their concerns about F-35 noise 49:06

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Here's your local news for Thursday, March 21, 2024: We have an update - and the results of an open records request - on Madison's F-35 listening sessions, Learn how federal funding could bring high-speed internet to Wisconsin's underserved communities, Interview a Dane County board candidate, Hear more from leadership at Boys and Girls Club of Dan…

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"Dane County is one of the places in Wisconsin [...] where housing is least affordable:" A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum paints a bleak picture of housing in Dane County 49:49

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 20, 2024: We get the latest data on the state's housing market, Look ahead to an upcoming exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Interview an incumbent candidate in the Dane County board race, Sit down with a local middle school teacher, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Tr…

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"We want to make sure that we hear from as many people as possible:" Yesterday, city planners held another public information meeting on the draft West Area Plan 45:29

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 19, 2024: We get more details on the draft West Area Plan, Investigate the two constitutional amendments on the spring ballot, Hear from two Dane County board candidates vying for a Waunakee-area seat, Catch up on the latest construction projects on UW-Madison's campus, Learn how to feed wildlife - safely, …

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"We have different priorities:" A Dane County board race is getting extra attention - after 13 current supervisors accused one candidate of running a 'smear campaign' 49:36

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Here's your local news for Monday, March 18, 2024: We interview both candidates running for the District 34 seat on the Dane County board, Hear from West High's award-winning Mock Trial Team, Take a closer look at safe drinking water, Get the details on a popular cocktail, Review two movies streaming on the small screen, And much more.…

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"I don't think they've planned how to make a livable community:" West-side residents raised havoc at a city planning meeting on Tuesday 48:36

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Here's your local news for Thursday, March 14, 2024: We attend a chaotic public meeting on the draft West Area Plan, Interview an incumbent candidate in the Dane County board race, Talk government transparency, Broadcast the most up to date fishing report, Check in on Madison's Flamingos, And much more.…

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“Everyone is scared right now. Those people in there are scared. [...] And your answer is to lock them up?:" This morning, folks with Freedom Inc protested throughout the groundbreaking ceremony for the ... 51:10

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 13, 2024: We attend the chaotic groundbreaking ceremony for the Dane County jail consolidation project, Check in on the city's search for the new Library Director, Interview a candidate in the Dane County board race, Discuss the arts - and archives, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwav…

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"These programs help them make ends meet and it helps them afford the healthcare coverage that they need:" Wisconsin Democrats held a press conference today to criticize Trump's recent comments on Social ... 44:48

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 12, 2024: We hear from state Democrats - after Trump implied yesterday he would consider making cuts to earned benefit programs, Check in on the workforce challenges facing Wisconsin's healthcare industry, Interview a Dane County Board candidate, Get the details on an online tool that evaluates climate poli…

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"Memorial Day is not just a holiday where you can go in the park and drink beer - it should be something more than that:" A proposed art policy from the Parks Division could put a stop to Madison's annual ... 46:34

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Here's your local news for Monday, March 11, 2024: We investigate a pending change to city rules that could end the annual 'Memorial Mile,' Attend Tyrol Basin's 2024 pond skim, Hear a Dane County board candidate's priorities, Sit down with Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein, Mark the anniversary of a momentous speech from President T…

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"It's time to put a little joy back in my life:" Tony Robinson's loved ones celebrated his memory last night by unveiling a new mural in McPike Park 50:39

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Here's your local news for Thursday, March 7, 2024: We attend the unveiling of a new mural honoring Tony Robinson's memory, Check in on Wisconsin's Department of Corrections - after Secretary Carr announces his retirement, Hear from an acclaimed youth mentor, Discuss the pros and cons of solar power, Explore the power of fiber arts, And much more.…

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"One vote at a time:" Vice President Kamala Harris visited Madison today - following a decisive Super Tuesday 50:19

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 6, 2024: We attend Vice President Kamala Harris' press event in Madison - and hear the community's response, Learn more about life as a Wisconsin truck driver, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1962, And much more.…

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“We don’t currently see an end in sight, but we’re gonna be out here until they pay them:" Local 139 is on their 28th day of striking against a demolition contractor - with help from 'Scabby the Rat' 49:50

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 5, 2024: We check in on the Common Council as they continue to look for solutions to the city's looming budgetary shortfall, Investigate the giant rat on Lake Street, Get into Greenbush Neighborhood's past, present, and future, Take a closer look at a lesser-known goose, And much more.…

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"Our youth deserve to grow up. They deserve long, long lives:" Last Friday, Madison LGBTQIA+ advocates held a vigil to honor the life of Nex Benedict 49:31

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Here's your local news for Monday, March 4, 2024: We hear from some folks at a Madison vigil honoring Nex Benedict, Attend the kickoff of "Leopold Week" at the Arboretum, Share the government's calendar for the coming week, Look back on the 1918 "Spanish Flu" pandemic, Learn the how-to and history of a popular cocktail - the Screwdriver, Review a n…

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"The intent here is to provide nodes of interest to make the pedestrian and cycling experience along the causeway a compelling one:" City officials are advancing a redesign of Lake Monona's waterfront 49:38

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Here's your local news for Thursday, February 29, 2024: We share an update on the Lake Monona waterfront redesign, Take a closer look at student athletes' rights and compensation, Broadcast a spring-weather fishing report, Check in on Madison's Flamingos, And much more.Por WORT News and Public Affairs

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Here's why Gov. Evers is poised to veto a $125 million bill to clean up PFAS 49:42

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 28, 2024: Governor Evers is poised to veto a bill that would release funding to clean up PFAS... but would also impose restrictions on the state DNR, Efforts are expanding to add electric buses to municipal fleets, Temperatures dropped by 59 degrees in the span of 15 hours last night, And Madison plays…

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"You could just tell from the response of teachers and other educators around the city, they enjoyed working with him:" Madison is celebrating the hiring of a new school superintendent 50:59

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 27, 2024: We have the details on MMSD's contract with the new superintendent - and the community's reaction to his hiring, Visit a glassblowing exhibit, Learn more about UW's new online degree program, Share some local wildlife patient status updates, And much more.…

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"I mean there’s no words, we’re all traumatized. And now our kids have to watch this:" This weekend, the Middleton community held a vigil to mourn the recent loss of two young lives 50:14

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Here's your local news for Monday, February 26, 2024: We attend a Middleton vigil organized to mourn the loss of two young lives, Get the details on a bill that would put the state in charge of local campaign finance filings, Discuss the government's calendar for this week, Look back on the life of a revolutionary mayor, Learn how to make a Seven-a…

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Planned Parenthood: "Does the Wisconsin constitution protect the right to access abortion? We think it does" 47:26

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Here's your local news for Thursday, February 22, 2024: Both those for and against abortion in Wisconsin want to take the issue straight to the state Supreme Court, School districts are getting new options for early literacy curriculums after a law passed last year mandated science-based learning, Our home improvement experts talk about how to pick…

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“There wasn’t a general push, like ‘Today’s election day!’ Actually - for most of the county - it wasn’t:" Dane County has released the results from yesterday's primary 50:44

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 21, 2024: We share the results of yesterday's spring primary - which saw a modest voter turnout in Dane County, Learn more about a new sustainability initiative at UW-Madison, Get an inside look at life as a truck driver, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time t…

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"A lot of the main issues are availability, sick time, and just a general stressful work environment:" Today, baristas at two local Starbucks stores filed petitions to unionize 46:56

2M ago46:56

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 20, 2024: We hear from some local Starbucks baristas joining the nationwide surge of labor action, Get the latest snapshot of climate-friendly farming practices - namely, how often they're implemented, Discuss Eric Hovde's run for the U.S. Senate after today's official announcement, Learn more about the …

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“Under these maps, it’s more likely that each party will win a majority of legislative seats when they win the majority of their votes. Common sense:" Earlier today, Governor Evers signed a redistricting ... 49:22

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Here's your local news for Monday, February 19, 2024: We get a democracy advocate's perspective on Wisconsin's new voting maps - signed into law today, Investigate how the maps will affect the Madison area, Share the government's calendar for this week, Mark the anniversary of the National Lawyers Guild's founding, Unveil a new mixology feature, Re…

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"I don’t want to send [city staff] a signal that you all are not comfortable with:" Madison's Common Council and the mayor are planning ahead for next year's budget - with a serious deficit on the horizon ... 49:16

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Here's your local news for Thursday, February 15, 2024: We get the details on Tuesday's Common Council meeting - and Madison's looming budgetary shortfall, Hear what Wisconsin organizers have to say about the redistricting process, Interview a Dane County Board candidate before next week's primary, Talk open records, Share the latest fishing report…

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“It was really helpful to quantify how bad things were - and how much they’ve been improving over time:" A new website is tracking Madison bus delays - and making that record available to the public 49:37

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 14, 2024: We correct yesterday's reporting on MMSD's Superintendent search, Investigate if bus delays in Madison are improving, Learn how treated wastewater could help warm houses in the area, Interview a Dane County Board candidate in next week's primary, Have an international conversation about the a…

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“We’re still not where we want to be:" Madison's school board has delayed their decision in the search for the district's next superintendent 47:56

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 13, 2024: We learn why Madison's school board has delayed their decision on the next superintendent, Check in on election infrastructure in Wisconsin, Visit a local cafe that's serving a traditional Polish dessert for Mardi Gras, Hear why a fundraiser at UW-Madison has been canceled, Interview a local or…

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"One thing that connects the Democrats and the Republicans is their shared use of a hyper-militarized police force to keep poor and working people in line:" On Saturday, a coalition of leftist, labor and ... 49:31

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Here's your local news for Monday, February 12, 2024: We attend a Madison rally against hate, Celebrate the city's first-ever Korean American Day, Learn why the number of licensed school bus drivers is on the decline in Wisconsin, Check in on the government's calendar for the coming week, Commemorate one of the longest sit-down strikes in U.S. hist…

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"The current City Hall is at capacity and – in fact – some areas have been over capacity for some time:" The city of Fitchburg is looking to construct a new police facility - but some residents are pushing ... 54:27

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Here's your local news for Thursday, February 8, 2024: We attend a public information meeting on a proposed police facility in Fitchburg, Interview District 13's incumbent candidate in the Dane County Board race, Learn about the challenges of life post-incarceration, Discuss the perils of shopping for power tools, Take a closer look at college stud…

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"Dane County deserves a leader who has worked with and in our community at all levels:" Over the last week, two more candidates have entered the race for Dane County Executive 47:09

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Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 7, 2024: We share an update on the race for Dane County Executive - which now has four candidates in the running, Learn about a bill that would revive the expanded federal Child Tax Credit, Interview a candidate running for the Dane County board, Outline some of the obstacles new farmers face, Hear wha…

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"The conditions that these men are being subjected to are absolutely vicious:" Last Thursday, advocates held a community forum on Wisconsin’s prison lockdowns 49:01

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 6, 2024: We attend a community forum on Wisconsin’s prison lockdowns, Interview a candidate running for the Dane County board, Check in on UW student journalists after their winter break, Discuss Wisconsin's redistricting process, Shine the spotlight on the common loon, And much more.…

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"All these concerns were expressed before. How can we trust that this will be different?:” Last week, the state's Department of Military Affairs held a series of community listening sessions on F-35s 49:52

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Here's your local news for Monday, February 5, 2024: We attend a community listening session on F-35 noise pollution, Hear the very last "last call" at Madison's oldest bar, Get the details on Metro Transit's new fare collection system, Celebrate Transit Equity Day, Give the rundown on the government's calendar, Look back on Bob Marley's music and …

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"Let's take a look at the data:" Homicides and traffic fatalities are up - but public safety has improved in other areas, according to Madison Police Chief Barnes in this year's "State of Public Safety ... 49:10

3M ago49:10

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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…

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"CAFOs can generate as much waste as a small city:" Yesterday’s circuit court ruling upholds the state’s right to regulate animal waste management on large farms 47:51

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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 weat…

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