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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As Drought Conditions Continue, Southern Wisconsin Farmers Face Uncertain Financial Future

Posted June 11, 2021 • 00:51:42

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, June 10th, 2021: The Dane County airport pushes ahead with a multi-million dollar expansion, state lawmakers...

Finance Committee Continues Hashing Out State Budget

Posted June 10, 2021 • 00:50:52

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, June 9th, 2021: It was a packed day in the legislature as lawmakers considered new voting laws, a four and...

Republican State Lawmaker Targets Central Wisconsin Children's Museum

Posted June 9, 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 8, 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 4, 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,...