Yesterday, the city of Madison released a tentative plan to mitigate PFAS contamination at one of its wells. Well 15 has been shut down since March 2019, after community members raised concerns over PFAS contamination at the site. The well, located in northeast Madison, is about a mile away from the Truax Air Field — […]
Saturday at noon: WORT’s District 12 debate
Tune in (0nline) at 12pm, Saturday, February 6th for the Madison Common Council district 12 debate. Incumbent Syed Abbas and challenger Tessa Wyllie de Echeverria are vying for this seat. You can watch this debate live on Facebook, Youtube, or Twitter. You will also be able to see transcription in real time on Twitter. Please note that […]
Candidate Guide: Spring 2021 Election
Voting information The spring nonpartisan election will be held on Tuesday, April 6. Voting information can be obtained from your local clerk’s office. Madison voters may find local voting information here. This election guide is a working document — please send announcements, comments, or additional information to chali@wortfm.org and jade@wortfm.org. Chrome users may experience video playback […]
Air Force Releases Final Analysis on F-35 Impact
Yesterday, the United States Air Force posted its Final Environmental Impact Statement for the fifth beddown operation of F-35 fighter jets. The final statement says Madison’s 115th Fighter Wing, located at Truax Field on Madison’s northeast side, remains “the preferred alternative” for the next beddown. In a press release yesterday, the Madison-based Badger Air Community […]
City Releases Plan for Oscar Mayer Corridor
Last Thursday, the City of Madison released a new draft of an ambitious plan to transform the former site of the Oscar Mayer plant and its surrounding area. The city plans to develop the site into a unique and vibrant destination which will integrate the East and North sides of Madison. Here are the main […]
Madison City Council: Emerson East Vs. Eken Park
Nina Kravinsky sat down with the candidates running to represent District 12 on the Madison City Council: Syed Abbas and Diane Farsetta.