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

Fiber artists and farmers build community at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Posted September 17, 2025 • 00:50:18

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 17, 2025:

We head to Jefferson County for this year's Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival,
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Employee health coverage under scrutiny as Dane County faces deficit

Posted September 16, 2025 • 00:50:16

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 16, 2025:

We detail last night's debate over a proposal that would raise health care costs...

Proposed county budget cuts could hit public health, human services

Posted September 15, 2025 • 00:49:24

Here's your local news for Monday, September 15, 2025:

We find out how the county is preparing for a projected $31 million budget deficit,
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Wisconsin Democrats introduce “Kids First” package

Posted September 11, 2025 • 00:48:39

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 11, 2025:

We'll outline Wisconsin Democrats' education agenda,
Untangle Line 5's complicated...

Widely-used insecticide harms pollinators, experts say

Posted September 10, 2025 • 00:48:25

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 10, 2025:

We detail Madison leaders' latest proposal to promote more housing in the city,
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