The city of Madison is adding more housing units to the market, but not enough to meet demand and lower prices. That’s according to the latest data update from the city’s Neighborhood Indicators ...

Omar El Akkad discusses his new memoir which weaves the personal essay with cultural critique in order to grapple with the genocide in Gaza.

Jessie Opoien explains Wisconsin’s bipartisan budget deal and early signs in the 2025 governor’s race.

Grant Foster and Tom Lynch take a deep dive into Madison transportation policies like Vision Zero, the future of the BRT line, and more.

Drea talks about her background as an attorney, what she does on the average day, and some common misconceptions about local property taxes.

Under state law, the Madison Police and Fire Commission (or PFC) handles hiring for the Madison Police Department. And for the second time in five years, the five member committee is searching for the ...

A set of proposals that seek to expand housing options in Madison got the green light Monday from the Plan Commission.

WORT 89.9FM Madison · The Access Hour 7-7-25 New Years Eve 1978 retrospective The Access Hour on July 7 was the latest in a series of WORT 50 shows. This […] ...

A powerful legislative committee has blocked the ban for years – but the committee lost that power thanks to a decision today from the state Supreme Court.

Stu Levitan welcomes Madison columnist Doug Moe for a conversation about his latest book, "Saving Hearts and Killing Rats, Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin," about the brilliant and ...

In a move that could shape the future of education, healthcare, and taxes across the state, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee met in executive session today to finalize their ...

The controversial proposal comes from a communications company that’s vying for a contract with the county.