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

State Supreme Court Rules Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal

Posted July 11, 2022 • 00:47:39

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 11.

The state Supreme Court issues several big rulings,
New flex lanes are coming...

PSC Member Not Compelled To Turn Over Private Phone Records

Posted July 7, 2022 • 00:50:41

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 7.

The state Supreme Court makes an important ruling on the Cardinal-Hickory Creek line,
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Healthcare Workers Share Mental Health, Staffing Struggles At Dane County Hearing

Posted July 6, 2022 • 00:51:54

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 6.

The Supreme Court rules on additional legal protections for sex trafficking victims,
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Henry Vilas Zoo Issued Two USDA Animal Welfare Act Violations

Posted July 5, 2022 • 00:49:51

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 5.

The Henry Vilas Zoo gets two federal violations for incidents regarding capybaras…
The...

35 Years Later, Wisconsin’s Act 292 Law Is Still On The Books

Posted June 30, 2022 • 00:50:48

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 30.

We examine a little-known state law that can detain pregnant women,
The US...