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.

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Dane County's budget process, explained

Posted September 16, 2021 • 00:49:55

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, September 15th, 2021: Lawmakers debate transparency in public school spending, we take a close look at Dane...

Downtown Madison Building Evacuated Amid Structural Concerns

Posted September 14, 2021 • 00:47:52

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, September 13th, 2021: Madison city staff are asking residents with disabilities to offer input on new projects,...

Students with developmental disabilities face a difficult fall semester

Posted September 10, 2021 • 00:50:14

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, September 9th, 2021: As Madison’s students return to class, some face a difficult semester, Isthmus on WORT...

Wisconsin’s Alcohol Tax Revenues Spiked During Pandemic

Posted September 9, 2021 • 00:47:30

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, September 8th, 2021: Local library hours are - mostly - back to normal, alcohol taxes surged during the pandemic,...

Madison's Independent Police Monitor expected to be announced mid-October

Posted September 8, 2021 • 00:49:07

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, Spetember 7th, 2021: The selection process for Madison’s independent police monitor narrows, A new report...