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

Lawsuit Against Wisconsin’s 19th-Century Abortion Ban Moves Forward

Posted August 4, 2022 • 00:50:54

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, August 4.

UW Madison employees pen an open letter calling for increased COVID protections,
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Residents On Madison’s Southwest Side Upset Over Adult Store In Neighborhood

Posted August 3, 2022 • 00:56:05

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, August 3.

Disability Pride returns to Madison after a hiatus from the pandemic,
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New Plan For Dane County Jail Released As Jail Residents Are Moved To Surrounding Counties

Posted August 2, 2022 • 00:49:08

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, August 2.

The Dane County Jail may be getting a new plan more in line with its original budget…
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On pints and politicians

Posted August 1, 2022 • 00:47:11

Here's your local news for Monday, August 1:

Our producer travels to a "Pints and Politics" GOP event with frontrunners Rebecca...

Spoiled Ballots and Fake Electors

Posted July 28, 2022 • 00:53:42

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 28:

A coalition steps up its push to demand that the Dane County DA investigate a...