When beloved labor singer/activist Anne Feeney passed earlier this month, memories of her work and ties to Madison poured in from around the city, state and country. WORT is honored to share these vivid, heartfelt contributions from a number of those who were proud to call her a comrade and friend. (featured […]
Amtrak to cut service to Wisconsin, furlough 2050 employees nationwide...
After a record financial year in 2019, this year was set to be the first time in its nearly half-century history that Amtrak turned a profit. Instead, due to pandemic-induced financial woes, the quasi-governmental organization is requesting nearly five billion dollars in aid from the federal government. It’s also announcing service cutbacks and furloughs of about […]