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

Evers Signs Budget, Vetoing Dozens Of GOP Proposals

Posted July 5, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 5.

Governor Tony Evers signs the biennial budget, issuing over 50 line-item vetoes,
A...

Dane County Judge Dismisses Petition To Charge Matt Kenny With Killing Of Tony Robinson

Posted July 3, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 3.

A Dane County judge declines to press charges against a Madison police officer,
Two...

WEC, Republican Legislature Fight Over Meagan Wolfe's Future as Top Elections Official

Posted June 29, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 29.

The air quality advisory continues here in Dane County as Canada contends with a record-setting...

Dane County Air Quality Reaches “Very Unhealthy” Levels

Posted June 28, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 28.

City officials are canceling events as the air quality reaches very unhealthy levels,
Madison’s...

Committee Shelves Appointment Of Dave Mahoney To Head Department Of Justice Reform

Posted June 27, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, June 27.

A Dane County committee shuts down the appointment of a former sheriff to head a new criminal...