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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Republican State Lawmaker Targets Central Wisconsin Children's Museum

Posted June 8, 2021 • 00:45:56

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021: Wisconsin gets an unexpected financial windfall, a Republican lawmaker targets a Stevens Point...

Governor Tony Evers Announces Re-Election Bid

Posted June 7, 2021 • 00:50:36

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, June 7th, 2021: We check in with Madison’s restaurant scene, Governor Tony Evers announces his re-election...

City Of Madison Prepares To Absorb Town Of Madison

Posted June 3, 2021 • 00:52:26

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, June 3rd, 2021: Critical race theory enters the Wisconsin legislature, some local residents plan to be annexed,...

Governor Evers Floats New Pride Proposals, Priorities

Posted June 1, 2021 • 00:51:36

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, June 1st, 2021: Governor Evers announces new LGBTQ policies, Dane County moves to extend remote work for its...

The intersection of Pokémon and speculative investing

Posted May 27, 2021 • 00:50:47

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, May 27th, 2021: Wisconsin’s lawmakers consider police reform legislation, Madison’s students rally to...