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WORT Local News

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  • 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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Episodes
  • "She was a fighter," hundreds celebrate new sculpture honoring Vel Phillips

    "She was a fighter," hundreds celebrate new sculpture honoring Vel Phillips
    Jul 30 2024

    Here's your local news for Monday, July 29, 2024:

    • We hear what local Democrats have to say about the Harris campaign,
    • Head to the Capitol for the historic unveiling of a new sculpture,
    • Interview a candidate in the race for Assembly District 77,
    • Find out why the U.S. cattle population is on the decline,
    • Mark the day that FDR attempted to reshape the Supreme Court,
    • Take a closer look at a popular cocktail,
    • Review two new movies,
    • And much more.
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    48 mins
  • "Crime is down," say Madison city leaders

    "Crime is down," say Madison city leaders
    Jul 26 2024

    Here's your local news for Thursday, July 25, 2024:

    • We hear Madison's latest crime stats,
    • Take a closer look at the August 13 voter referendums,
    • Preview a historic moment happening at the state Capitol this weekend,
    • Assess the pros and cons of learning how to build,
    • Learn how a horse can churn ice cream,
    • And much more.
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    46 mins
  • "I'm with her," Madison artist Lilada Gee declares on new Harris '24 yard signs

    "I'm with her," Madison artist Lilada Gee declares on new Harris '24 yard signs
    Jul 25 2024

    Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 24, 2024:

    • We ask Madisonians what they think about Biden's history-making announcement on Sunday,
    • Find out why a local artist is declaring "I'm with her,"
    • Honor the memory of two local activists,
    • Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,
    • Travel back in time to 1962,
    • And much more.
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    48 mins
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