Wisconsin Getting Hotter is a monthly series exploring the impact of the climate crisis on Wisconsin and how we can take action to change our current trajectory. To hear the series, tune in to WORT 89.9 FM every first Monday of the month at 11 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Do People in Madison Really Know Their Civics?
According to the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics survey, nearly two-thirds of Americans cannot name the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution. The survey, which is annually administered by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, has a variety of questions related to civics and government. The responses are often surprising and show just how […]
Allied Drive Gains Local Grocery
It’s been a decade since anyone in the Allied Drive neighborhood could walk to a local grocery store. But that changed on Monday. Joe and Mariam Maldonado’s dream of opening a grocery store in Allied Drive has been a long time coming. They moved to the neighborhood six years ago. Joe says that from the […]
Democratic Nomination Winner: Tony Evers
State Department of Public Instruction leader Tony Evers won the Democratic nomination for governor last night. He pulled ahead of seven other candidates and will take on Governor Scott Walker in the November election. W-O-R-T reporters were on the scene at election night parties last night where Tony Evers celebrated his victory with supporters at […]
Undecided? Learn about the Candidates for Governor on Aug 8
WORT 89.9 FM, Isthmus, The Progressive magazine, and the Madison Public Library are sponsoring a candidate forum for all Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. All eight campaigns have confirmed attendance. Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m. Candidate Meet & Greet […]
Royal Wedding Ahead: Resistance is Feudal
Prince Henry of Wales, better known as Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle are set to tie the knot this Saturday. In anticipation of the day, Sarah Hopefl and Eli Radtke preview the wedding of the year.
