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.

Recent Episodes

Madison Public Library celebrates 150 years of service

Posted May 19, 2025 • 00:48:44

Here's your local news for Monday, May 19, 2025:

We find out how Madison Public Library is celebrating a big anniversary,
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Resolution urging lower voting age heads to the county board

Posted May 15, 2025 • 00:48:16

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 15, 2025:

We share an update on a bid to lower the voting age in local school district elections,
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Labor activity continues at GHC, Meriter

Posted May 14, 2025 • 00:47:38

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 14, 2025:

We outline the flurry of labor activity in the local healthcare industry,
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Child care providers demand restoration of state funding

Posted May 13, 2025 • 00:48:22

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 13, 2025:

We head downtown to speak with the child care advocates rallying outside the state Capitol,
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"We are living in new territory," immigration attorneys say on second Trump presidency

Posted May 12, 2025 • 00:49:20

Here's your local news for Monday, May 12, 2025:

We get the details on three criminal justice bills making their way through the state Legislature,
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