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

Advocating For Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women At The State Capitol

Posted May 5, 2022 • 00:50:52

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, May 5.

The city plans to convert around 100 planted medians to concrete and turf grass,
Activists...

Dane County Files Lawsuit For PFAS Damages

Posted May 4, 2022 • 00:50:38

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, May 4.

Protests gather at the state capitol in response to the potential overturning...

State And Local Lawmakers React To SCOTUS Apparent Intent To Overturn Roe V Wade

Posted May 3, 2022 • 00:49:28

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, May 3.

State and local lawmakers react to the news that the US Supreme Court intends to overturn...

“United We Stand, We The People” Rally Calls For Robin Vos To Step Down

Posted May 2, 2022 • 00:49:57

This is your WORT local news for Monday, May 2.

East High School students stage a walkout in support of immigration reform,
Wisconsin...

Teachers’ Union “Disappointed” In Next Budget’s Low Wage Increase

Posted April 29, 2022 • 00:51:00

This is your local news for April 28.

Madison’s teachers union is disappointed with the small wage increase proposed in MMSD’s next...