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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State Supreme Court To Decide If Private Phone Records Can Be Made Public

Posted March 2, 2022 • 00:52:06

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 2, 2022. On todays show, a open records case makes it to the state Supreme Court, a new library is...

What Are Sanctions, And Why Are They So Significant?

Posted February 28, 2022 • 00:48:53

This is your WORT News for Monday, February 28, 2022. On todays show, a bill that would punish college administrators for violating expressive rights,...

Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett Explains Lack Of Information On Quadren Wilson Investigation

Posted February 24, 2022 • 00:48:48

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, February 24, 2022. On todays show, state officials rule against PFAS guidelines, the Dane County Sheriff...

Madison Attorney Sues City Over Confederate Rest Removal

Posted February 23, 2022 • 00:49:10

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, February 23, 2022. On todays show, a lawsuit to restore confederate monuments, a multi-state power line...

Stagehand Union Working Through Pandemic

Posted February 22, 2022 • 00:48:33

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, February 22, 2022. On todays show, a bevy of Republican election bills get fast-tracked in the statehouse,...