Reporters in the WORT News Department are finalists in the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Awards for Excellence. WORT competed with large market broadcasters throughout Wisconsin. With five finalists, we’re thrilled and […]
‘We Are In The Same Struggle’: Caravans Journey To Support...
Twenty-three degrees, sharp wind, and yet a crowd of around 100 or more shivered behind United Auto Workers 180 Hall in Racine, WI on December 17th. Since May 2nd, Case […]
Madison Roller Derby Rolls Back Into Action
Madison Roller Derby, founded in 2004, returned for several hours of cheers, beers, and multi-colored costumes on Saturday night. Around 500 people turned out to watch the skaters whip around […]
Campaigns Rally Ahead Of Midterm Elections
The weekend before election day, I trudged down rain-soaked streets as candidates and political celebrities poured into Madison for a final, hurried deluge of rallies, door-knocks, and pamphlets fighting for […]
Harvest Folk Festival Brings Music, Food, And Stories
WORT stopped by the Allen Centennial Garden‘s Harvest Folk Festival on Saturday, October 8th and spoke to several organizers of the event. The transcript below is edited for clarity. REBA […]
Wisconsin Artists Draw From Folklore
I’m in a shop where posters on the walls feature Wisconsin legends, ranging from the Hodag to the Devil’s Lake Monster. The prints heavily feature dark blues, grays and forest […]
