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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Report: Sen. Ron Johnson pushed for major tax breaks for big donors

Posted August 13, 2021 • 00:52:01

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, August 12th, 2021: The Delta variant continues to surge in Wisconsin, census returns ‘ring’ the starting...

State Lawmakers Debate Critical Race Theory

Posted August 12, 2021 • 00:50:42

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, August 11th, 2021: State lawmakers debate critical race theory, Legislative Democrats renew their push to...

Dane County Humane Society Faces Surplus Of Cats, Fewer Adoptions

Posted August 11, 2021 • 00:47:31

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, August 10th, 2021: A new building material could dramatically alter Madison’s skyline, Governor Evers vetoes...

New law seeks to protect Wisconsin's wetlands

Posted August 10, 2021 • 00:51:13

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, August 9th, 2021: Speed limits have been lowered in two Madison neighborhoods, we examine a new law aimed at...

MC Audio says goodbye

Posted August 6, 2021 • 00:50:12

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, August 5th, 2021: We check in on PFAS clean-up efforts at the Dane County airport, a Madison music institution...