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

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

Posted June 28, 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...

Anti-LGBTQ Language In State Statutes

Posted June 27, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 26.

Protestors in Sauk Prairie call for the return of abortion access on the one-year anniversary...

Saturday Marks One Year Since Dobbs Decision

Posted June 23, 2023 • 00:48:30

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 22.

The shared revenue bill signed this week will help local communities, even if work still...

City Celebrates Make Music Madison

Posted June 22, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 21.

The Common Council votes to essentially block a proposed student housing development...

County Board Designates Dane County Sanctuary For Trans People Amid Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

Posted June 20, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 19. Happy Juneteenth!

The County Board vote to declare Dane County a sanctuary for trans and...