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

State Law Interferes with Crane Deterence

Posted November 14, 2024 •

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 14, 2024:

We look at how crane hunting is legally tied to the best deterrence for crop damage,
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Madison alders approve next year's spending plan

Posted November 13, 2024 • 00:48:19

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 13, 2024:

We share the details on last night's marathon city budget meeting,
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Madison housing increasingly unaffordable, report finds

Posted November 12, 2024 • 00:47:12

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 12, 2024:

We get the details on a new housing report from the city of Madison,
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Wisconsin Supreme Court hears oral arguments over state's 1849 abortion ban

Posted November 11, 2024 • 00:47:38

Here's your local news for Monday, November 11, 2024:

We hear what Wisconsin's top lawyer has to say about a second Trump presidency,
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Majority of ballot referendums passed in Dane County

Posted November 7, 2024 • 00:47:53

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 7, 2024:

We take a closer look at what budget questions passed and failed in Dane County,
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