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

Town Of Middleton Chairperson Raise Concerns Of Lead Pollution At Morey Airport

Posted August 31, 2022 • 00:49:23

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, August 31.

A Middleton official is sounding the alarm over lead pollution,
State officials...

City, County To Invest $9 Million For Permanent Men’s Shelter

Posted August 30, 2022 • 00:49:10

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, August 30.

Dane County announces a major investment into a new permanent men’s shelter…
Labor...

Injuries From Drunk Driving Rise 41% In First Half Of 2022

Posted August 29, 2022 • 00:47:26

This is your WORT local news for Monday, August 29.

Injuries from drunk driving accidents are on the rise in Dane County,
A program...

UW Health Nurses Vote To Strike If Union Is Not Recognized

Posted August 25, 2022 • 00:54:17

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, August 25.

Nurses at U-W Health plan to strike,
A new report finds Wisconsin leads the...

Criminal Defense Lawyers Sue State’s Public Defender Board Over Lack Of Public Defenders

Posted August 24, 2022 • 00:49:12

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, August 24.

A group of criminal defense lawyers are suing the state of Wisconsin over the state’s...