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

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...

Voters With Disabilities File Lawsuit Over Absentee Ballot Return

Posted July 27, 2022 • 00:49:36

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 27.

Wisconsin residents with disabilities file a lawsuit against the state Elections Commission...

Concerns Of Madison Bikers On Shared-Use Paths

Posted July 26, 2022 • 00:48:07

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 26.

Madison's health department is helping to fund violence prevention programs…
Madison...

New Lawsuit Seeks Damages For PFAS Contamination

Posted July 21, 2022 • 00:50:11

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 21.

More on yesterday’s big lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers,
A new proposal...

Joint Committee Throws Out Rule Authorizing Elections Clerks To Fix Absentee Ballot Errors

Posted July 20, 2022 • 00:51:41

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 20.

State lawmakers strike down an emergency rule authorizing election officials to fix...