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

Federal funding freeze impacts local climate projects

Posted February 25, 2025 • 00:45:55

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 25, 2025:

We learn how the Trump Administration's funding freezes have impacted some climate...

Downtown rally commemorates third anniversary of war in Ukraine

Posted February 24, 2025 • 00:49:21

Here's your local news for Monday, February 24, 2025:

We find out why a local nonprofit has withdrawn their proposal for a new charter school,
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"We have the right to work in a safe environment"

Posted February 21, 2025 • 00:49:17

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 20:

WPR reports that some fossil-fuel projects like Enbridge's Line 5 could get fast-tracked...

Sleepy primary paves the way for high stakes Election Day

Posted February 19, 2025 • 00:46:33

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 19, 2025:

We share the results of yesterday's primary - and look ahead to Election Day,
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Governor Evers proposes sweeping prison reform plan

Posted February 18, 2025 • 00:47:01

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 18, 2025:

We get the details on Governor Evers' plan to revamp the state prison system,
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