WORT Local News
Coronavirus variants 101 with Dr. David O’Connor
Last week, a number of news outlets — both national and local — published reports that a new, more easily transmitted version of the coronavirus had been uncovered in the U.S. But, the New York Times says that reporting is innacurate. The coverage was based on speculative statements from Dr. Deborah Birx of the Centers […]
Dane County, Madison announce $16 million in rental assistance
In December, U.S. Lawmakers passed a massive, $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. Included in that deal was $25 billion for rental assistance. Now, the city of Madison and Dane County are lining up for their slice of that money — as Madison is seeking about $7.7 million from the funding, while Dane County is requesting […]
Verona sewage leak shows dangers of pipe clogging
About 3,800 gallons of untreated sewage water was leaked in Verona last week due to a clog in one of the city’s sewage pipes. Theran Jocabson, the director of public works for Verona, says the spill was caused by a grease buildup in one of the city’s inverted siphon sewer pipes. The city of Verona […]
Dane County Announces Reduced Covid Restrictions
In December, Dane County loosened public health restrictions just before the holiday season. Although cases have begun to rise in recent weeks, Dane County’s most recent emergency order continues those relaxed restrictions. In a press conference this afternoon, Public Health Madison and Dane County Director Janel Heinrich announced a new emergency order loosening some COVID-19 […]
What’s the Word: Parler
While President Trump’s Twitter ban is the major headline in social media news, another platform has recently come under fire for its role in last week’s Capitol riot. Parler, the social media app branded as the conservative alternative to Facebook and Twitter, has just been removed from Apple, Google, and Amazon platforms. Today on “What’s […]
“They’re agitated and we seem to be the target:” Trump protester...
Yisrael Ami is a local business owner and Madison resident. Last Wednesday, Ami — who is Black — was at Portillo’s near the East Towne Mall. He and his family had stopped at the local restaurant for a quick bite to eat. But, as he was parked in the parking lot, a group of about […]
