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.

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Life Of Brine: Better For Roads

Posted April 19, 2022 • 00:49:05

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 19. On todays show, the Wisconsin Attorney General's office provides an update on its ongoing investigation...

Treatment Plan Could Be Coming For Well 15

Posted April 18, 2022 • 00:48:27

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 18. On todays show, Madison city officials move to begin PFAS treatment at Well 15, Madison’s Police...

Judge Rules DNR Cannot Force PFAS Cleanup

Posted April 14, 2022 • 00:49:05

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 14. On todays show, Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit gets more federal funding and inches closer to reality,...

State Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Over Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

Posted April 13, 2022 • 00:51:08

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 13. On todays show, a new investigation shows numerous wrongful allegations of child abuse both in...

Dane County Jail Extends Opioid Treatment Options

Posted April 12, 2022 • 00:48:47

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 11. On todays show, federal COVID-19 vaccine funding is running out, so how does distribution work now?...