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 Calls For Special Session To Bring Binding Referendums To Wisconsin

Posted September 21, 2022 • 00:34:06

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

Governor Tony Evers calls for a special session to allow voters to repeal laws...

Alder Gary Halverson Resigns From Council

Posted September 20, 2022 • 00:35:03

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, September 20.

A Madison alder resigns after his name was found on the membership rolls of a far-right...

Republican Candidates Call For Madison To Abandon Tear Gas Ban

Posted September 19, 2022 • 00:38:26

This is your WORT local news for Monday, September 19.

Republicans call for the city council to abandon their efforts to ban tear gas in...

Friends Of Sauk Creek Concerned About City’s Greenway Reconstruction Project

Posted September 14, 2022 • 00:50:48

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, September 14.

Neighbors of the Sauk Creek Greenway are concerned that restoration of the area...

Free Speech Survey Set To Be Sent To UW Students This Fall

Posted September 14, 2022 • 00:48:14

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, September 13.

The UW System’s free speech survey will be going ahead this semester…
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