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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Proposed Overhauls To Wisconsin’s Elections Part Of National Trend

Posted March 5, 2021 • 00:50:20

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, March 4th, 2021: Local teachers protest plans to return to classrooms, a new legal challenge may spell disaster...

Madison teachers weigh in on plans to return to classrooms

Posted March 3, 2021 • 00:55:14

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021: Madison’s teachers prepare to head back to classrooms, the Madison city council shelves...

Republican state lawmakers propose barring trans athletes in school sports

Posted March 3, 2021 • 00:51:16

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021: State lawmakers float legislation to bar trans athletes in school sports, Madison considers...