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

State Democrats Introduce Bill Package To Address Teacher Shortage

Posted February 22, 2022 • 00:50:19

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, February 21, 2022. On todays show, state lawmakers introduce new bills to address Wisconsin's teacher shortage,...

Family of Quadren Wilson Hold Press Conference Outside Dane County Jail

Posted February 17, 2022 • 00:50:16

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, February 17, 2022. On todays show, the family of Quadren Wilson holds a press conference, access to food...

Governor Tony Evers Gives State Of The State Address

Posted February 16, 2022 • 00:49:58

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, February 16, 2022. On todays show, Governor Evers gives his State of the State address, how one person changes...

La Follette Students Stage Walkout In Support Of Quadren Wilson

Posted February 15, 2022 • 00:48:26

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, February 15, 2022. On todays show, student stage a walkout at La Follette High, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway...

Online dating over the generations ❤️

Posted February 14, 2022 • 00:47:54

Here's your local news for February 14, 2022—

Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett pushes for a new jail,
The local face mask mandate...