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

"Stuff that the average person cares about:" Journalist Patrick Marley Shares Insight on the State Supreme Court

Posted August 29, 2023 • 00:48:13

Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 29, 2023:

We learn about a proposed hotline for employers looking to hire formerly...

"All under the same umbrella:" Capital High Gets Consolidation and a Facelift

Posted August 28, 2023 • 00:48:32

Here's your local news for Monday, August 28th:

We tour a Madison alternative high school that's getting consolidated under...

Cooling Centers are Open Across Madison

Posted August 24, 2023 •

In this Episode:

Madison opens cooling centers in response to the heat wave.
UW's University Hospital plans for a new expansion.
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State Dems Circulate a New Bill to Defend Media from Defamation Suits

Posted August 23, 2023 •

In this episode:

Democrats circulate a new bill designed to protect media from defamation suits.
A local artist talks about how her...

Why did three Dane County Board Supervisors resign in one week?

Posted August 22, 2023 • 00:48:44

Here are your local headlines for August 22, 2023:

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