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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City Leaders Weigh Evicting Unhoused Residents From Reindahl Park

Posted May 18, 2021 • 00:48:00

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, May 18th, 2021: Dane County is ending its mask mandate, Madison weighs a measure to allow unhoused residents...

Democrats, Republicans Gear Up For Redistricting Brawls

Posted May 17, 2021 • 00:48:49

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, May 17th, 2021: State lawmakers gear up for a redistricting battle, The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a challenge...

State Committee Denies Funding Increase For Black Historical Society

Posted May 13, 2021 • 00:50:07

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, May 13th, 2021: Republicans continue paring back the Governor’s budget, Two Madison neighborhoods will...

CDC Endorses Pfizer Vaccine For Teens And Tweens

Posted May 12, 2021 • 00:48:16

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, May 12th, 2021: The Pfizer shot will soon be available to Wisconsin's tweens, we recap yesterday’s annual...

Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett discusses new role, future of Sheriff's Office

Posted May 11, 2021 • 00:48:31

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, May 11th, 2021: Madison teachers protest provisions in their annual contracts, the state Senate considers...