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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.

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National Guard Holds Public Meeting To Discuss PFAS Cleanup At Truax Field

Posted January 12, 2022 •

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, January 12, 2022. On today's show, National Guard officials explain the process of cleaning up PFAS chemicals, Senator...

Madison Board Of Education Approves Additional COVID Sick Leave

Posted January 11, 2022 • 00:48:41

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 11, 2022. On todays show, Madison teachers are getting more sick leave, a new poll shows how Wisconsites...

Wisconsin Sees Third Straight Day Of Record Covid Numbers

Posted January 6, 2022 • 00:47:32

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, January 6, 2022. On todays show, COVID numbers are hitting record highs and impacting hospital and educational...

South Madison Plan Officially Adopted By Madison Common Council

Posted January 5, 2022 • 00:51:00

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, January 5, 2021. On todays show, the South Madison Plan is officially adopted, Lake Michigan is getting...

Newly Introduced Bill Aims To Take Voting Rights From Convicted Felons

Posted January 4, 2022 • 00:48:28

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 4, 2022. On todays show, a pair of bills looking to take voted rights from people convicted of felonies,...