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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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Wisconsin Healthcare Workers Receive First Round Of COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted December 15, 2020 • 00:50:03

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, December 15th, 2020: Local public health officials loosen restrictions as new COVID-19 cases drop, a new literacy...

'We made it:' Wisconsin electoral college casts votes for Joe Biden

Posted December 14, 2020 • 00:51:06

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, December 14th, 2020: The Wisconsin Supreme Court issues a defeat to the Trump campaign as the state’s Republicans...

Ahead of final decision, Madison community weighs in on new police chief

Posted December 10, 2020 • 00:50:12

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, December 10th, 2020: Wisconsin’s top health officials unveil a new tool to track COVID-19, Madison community...