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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CARES Program Expands City-Wide

Posted March 31, 2022 • 00:50:34

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, March 31. On todays show, we go to Waunakee for the final batch of candidates running for a seat on the Dane...

Madison Starbucks Fights To Unionize

Posted March 30, 2022 • 00:50:41

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 30. On todays show, we break down the newest Marquette Law School poll and learn what people think...

The Race For Dane County Board Of Supervisors District 37

Posted March 29, 2022 • 00:49:39

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, March 29th. On todays show, a legal aid group is working to make eviction notices not stay on your record...

State DNR Rules Factory Farm In Kewaunee County Must Monitor Groundwater For Pollution

Posted March 28, 2022 • 00:49:35

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, March 28th. On todays show, we head to the Village of Cross Plains to continue our 20-22 spring election coverage,...

Meet The Candidates For Dane County Board Of Supervisors District 20

Posted March 24, 2022 • 00:50:25

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, March 24. On todays show, we head to the northeast corner of Dane County to continue our election coverage,...