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

Satisfaction with public schools on the decline in Wisconsin

Posted September 10, 2024 • 00:49:12

Here's your local news for Monday, September 9, 2024:

We find out how Wisconsin voters feel about their local public schools,
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Charlie Kirk’s “You’re Being Brainwashed” Tour kicks off at UW-Madison

Posted September 6, 2024 • 00:48:28

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 5, 2024:

We check in with U.S. Dep. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten after her tour of...

Governor Evers calls for more state investment in K-12 education

Posted September 5, 2024 • 00:52:17

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 4, 2024:

We share the good news and bad news about Wisconsin's workforce economy,
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Madison celebrates workers at annual LaborFest

Posted September 4, 2024 • 00:46:20

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 3, 2024:

We attend LaborFest 2024, which brought big crowds, big names, and calls to action,
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Forward Lookout: Special Labor Day Extended Edition!

Posted September 2, 2024 • 00:48:29

It's Labor Day and WORT's Forward Lookout is back from their hiatus for an extended, welcome-back edition of the feature.

Brenda...