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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"A lasting negative impact"

Posted July 15, 2020 • 00:47:27

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 15th, 2020: We take a look at changes in Title IX policies...Madison may not get a new police chief until...

Madison School Board approves funding referenda

Posted July 14, 2020 • 00:49:57

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 14th, 2020: The Madison school board has approved two funding referendums for the November ballot...A Madison...

"We all love libraries"

Posted July 13, 2020 • 00:50:12

Here's your local news for Monday, July 13th, 2020: Madison’s Public Library system is beginning to feel the financial strain from COVID-19...The...

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds legislature’s authority in 2018 lame-duck laws

Posted July 9, 2020 • 00:54:54

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 9th, 2020: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the legislature’s authority in 2018 lame-duck laws...A...

New Federal Immigration Rule Puts 5800 UW-Madison International Students At Risk

Posted July 8, 2020 • 00:49:58

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 8th, 2020: The city of Madison will cut ten million dollars in funding from its tourism branches...The Free...