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

Environmental Group Bringing Potential Lawsuit To DNR Over Beaver Management

Posted July 7, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 6.

A Wisconsin environmental group threatens to sue the government over their beaver management...

Evers Signs Budget, Vetoing Dozens Of GOP Proposals

Posted July 6, 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 4, 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 30, 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 29, 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...