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

A New Proposal for Blair Street Would Demolish Essen Haus

Posted August 9, 2023 • 00:50:35

Here's your 6pm Local News for Wednesday, August 9:

A new development proposal would build housing — but demolish the Essen...

Governor Evers Calls for A Special Legislative Session to Address Workforce Issues

Posted August 8, 2023 •

The First Republican candidate running against Tammy Baldwin

Unpacking the Latest Supreme Court Drama ⚖️

Posted August 7, 2023 • 00:42:44

Here's your 6pm Local News for Monday, August 6:

The state Supreme Court settles into its new ideological majority in a rather...

Liberal-Majority State Supreme Justices Fire Director Of State Courts Randy Koschnick

Posted August 3, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, August 3.

The owner of a northwoods brewpub says he’s being shut down over his political views,
The...

Liberal Law Firm Challenges Wisconsin Maps A Day After The State Courts Gains A Liberal Majority

Posted August 2, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, August 2.

The county’s Youth Justice Program gets a new facility, merging the full program...