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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Republican lawmakers reject Badgercare expansion

Posted May 25, 2021 • 00:48:44

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021: Republican state legislators shut down yet another special session, protesters demand the...

"Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card"

Posted May 24, 2021 • 00:49:22

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, May 24th, 2021: Madison’s libraries are open for browsing, City officials plan for a dry summer, we examine...

Live music coming to downtown streateries

Posted May 21, 2021 • 00:50:29

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, May 20th, 2021: Funding for housing and homelessness solutions gets held up by the legislature, City leaders...

Reindahl in limbo

Posted May 19, 2021 • 00:51:21

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, May 19th, 2021: We travel to Reindahl and Starkweather Park - and get an update on temporary encampments...

City Leaders Weigh Evicting Unhoused Residents From Reindahl Park

Posted May 18, 2021 • 00:48:00

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, May 18th, 2021: Dane County is ending its mask mandate, Madison weighs a measure to allow unhoused residents...