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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U.S. Lawmakers propose expansive 'Momnibus Act'

Posted February 9, 2021 • 00:48:27

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, February 9th, 2021: Governor Tony Evers announces new relief efforts for Wisconsin’s farmers, Wisconsin...

Gov. Tony Evers proposes legalizing marijuana (again)

Posted February 8, 2021 • 00:47:43

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, February 8th, 2021: City homeless shelters adapt amidst a dangerous cold front, Governor Tony Evers makes a...

Dane County braces for cold snap

Posted February 4, 2021 • 00:49:49

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, February 4th, 2021: The Wisconsin state assembly ended the governor’s mask mandate...which was then promptly...

Governor Evers announces plans to reduce prescription drug prices for Wisconsinites

Posted February 3, 2021 • 00:51:01

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021: WORT takes a deeper look at State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ task force on racial...

Alliant Energy Announces Plans To Close Last Coal Plant In Wisconsin

Posted February 2, 2021 • 00:49:05

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 2nd, 2021: The village of Brooklyn votes to disband its police department, in-person absentee voting...