Here are the latest updates for live-streamed music events. Submit your listings to musicdirector@wortfm.org to be included. ================================================================== MAY 11 GRFF Radio Songwriter #22, 5-6 pm Hosted by Great River Folk Festival This highlight show of our Songwriter finalists will feature a deep dive into David Nash’s “The Man in the Pines” and will start with […]
Online counter protesters show support for safer-at-home
Friday’s in-person protests at the capitol building saw hundreds turn out to protest Governor Evers’ safer at home extension. The protesters said that, by keeping the state closed, Governor Evers is furthering the state’s economic woes. Protesters also argued that the governor was overstepping his constitutional authority. Attendees also pointed to a lack of cases […]
Protests planned for Friday despite Evers’ safer at home orders
Several protests against Governor Evers’ safer-at-home extension will go ahead tomorrow at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Protest organizers say they plan to hold the events even after being denied permits. In a press conference earlier today, Governor Evers said that he has no plans to interfere with the rallies. “We’re making the assumption that these […]
Madison students learn from home
Among cancellations on high school calendars today are a National Honors Society induction at East, Diversity Week at La Follette, and an orchestra concert at West. But for some Madison students who have been enrolled in band, they might not have instruments to use during class. Peter Kuzma, arts education coordinator for the Madison school […]
Wisconsin DNR preparing for “Elevated Wildfire Conditions”...
The National Weather Service is predicting Elevated Wildfire Conditions for Wisconsin this year. In response, Governor Evers has declared a State of Emergency. WORT producer Jonah Chester sat down with Catherine Koele, a wildfire prevention specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, to discuss how the agency is planning to fight wildfires during the […]
Dane County Jail to test all inmates; essential staff for COVID-19
The Dane County Sheriff’s office announced yesterday that it will administer COVID-19 tests to every inmate and employee in the Dane County jail. The decision comes after surges in new COVID-19 cases among inmates there. Jail officials say four inmates housed in the same pod of the jail tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. […]
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