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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Madison's Finance Committee gives nod to crisis response team

Posted March 24, 2021 • 00:50:28

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 24th, 2021: A Madison committee greenlights a new crisis response program, Wisconsin’s top Republican...

Meriter nurses get new contract, averting planned strike

Posted March 22, 2021 • 00:48:28

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, March 22nd, 2021: Meriter nurses secure a new contract, Wisconsin is poised to resume utility cut-offs next...

State building commission punts capital budget proposals

Posted March 18, 2021 • 00:50:33

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, March 18th, 2021: A state commission tables the governor’s capital budget, the state assembly considers...

Climate change prolonging 'dead zones' in Lake Mendota

Posted March 17, 2021 • 00:50:54

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 17th, 2021: The state assembly finds bipartisan support on bills, but divides on whether to honor...

Lawmakers debate conversion therapy, PFAS regulations, genocide education

Posted March 16, 2021 • 00:48:48

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, March 16th, 2021: Meriter nurses push forward with a potential strike, Wisconsin lawmakers debate conversion...