WORT Local News

Breaking news and feature stories straight from the WORT News team’s underground lair in Madison, Wisconsin. New episodes every Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM. Also available live on 89.9 FM from 6:00-7:00 PM and online anytime at WORTFM.org.

Recent Episodes

Debuting "The House Always Wins"

Posted January 26, 2023 • 00:52:33

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 26, 2023:

What's the future of the Lake Monona Waterfront?

Evers Focuses On Mental Health, Increased Local Funding In State Of The State Address

Posted January 25, 2023 • 00:48:31

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, January 25.

Governor Evers gives a glimpse of his proposed 2023 budget at his annual State of...

The Ins And Outs Of The UW Zoological Museum

Posted January 24, 2023 • 00:49:58

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, January 24.

We tour the UW Zoological Museum to learn how it gets animal specimens for research…
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Common Council Approves $1.5 Million Grant From Center For Tech And Civic Life

Posted January 23, 2023 • 00:52:40

This is your WORT local news for Monday, January 23.

Thousands took to the streets yesterday to celebrate and mourn the 50th anniversary...

Report: CO2 Removal Needs Six-Fold Increase To Meet 2050 Goals

Posted January 19, 2023 • 00:48:00

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, January 19.

A UW Madison professor helps on an international report on removing CO2 from the atmosphere,
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