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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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No Thanksgiving Without Immigrants

Posted November 25, 2021 • 00:50:30

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, November 24, 2021. On todays episode, immigration activists hold an action outside Senator Tammy Baldwin’s...

Madison Plan Commission cuts red tape for “granny flats”

Posted November 24, 2021 • 00:48:26

Here is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 23, 2021. On today's show, a proposal could add flexibility to building small-dwelling units in Madison,...

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Posted November 23, 2021 • 00:47:26

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, November 22, 2021. On today's show, the psychological impact of the Rittenhouse verdict, Trans Day of Remembrance...

Governor Evers formally vetoed G-O-P drawn redistricting proposals

Posted November 19, 2021 • 00:49:36

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, November 18, 2021. On todays show, Tony Evers vetoes G-O-P redistricting maps, regulating nitrates in groundwater...

Parisi signs 2022 budget, allows $10 million for new Crisis Triage Center

Posted November 18, 2021 • 00:47:42

This is you WORT Local News for Wednesday, November 17, 2021. On today's show, a breakdown of the 20-22 Dane County Budget, and deer contracting COVID...