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

Kinnard Farms Asks DNR To Review Groundwater Monitoring Mandate On Farm

Posted April 27, 2022 • 00:50:28

This is your local news for April 27.

A farm in northeastern Wisconsin is suing the state DNR to get out of groundwater testing,
Olbrich...

City Could Drop “Quota” From Police Oversight Board, Settling Lawsuit

Posted April 26, 2022 • 00:49:23

Here's your local news for April 26:

The City of Madison could drop the "quota" from the Police Oversight Board,
The family of Quadren...

Progress Center For Black Women Begin New Incubator Program

Posted April 25, 2022 • 00:50:12

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 25. On todays show, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress makes the results of their 2022 Spring Hearing...

The Sewing Machine Project: Mending Everything But Broken Hearts

Posted April 22, 2022 • 00:48:39

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 21. On todays show, a group of sewing experts lend a needle to anybody in need of mending, a Mount...

A 420 Miracle: A Cannabis Bill Finally Gets A Public Hearing

Posted April 20, 2022 • 01:01:53

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 20. On todays show, the Madison Common Council holds a marathon meeting, with the public giving hours...