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

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Posted November 22, 2021 • 00:47:26

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, November 22, 2021. On today's show, the psychological impact of the Rittenhouse verdict, Trans Day of Remembrance...

Governor Evers formally vetoed G-O-P drawn redistricting proposals

Posted November 18, 2021 • 00:49:36

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, November 18, 2021. On todays show, Tony Evers vetoes G-O-P redistricting maps, regulating nitrates in groundwater...

Parisi signs 2022 budget, allows $10 million for new Crisis Triage Center

Posted November 17, 2021 • 00:47:42

This is you WORT Local News for Wednesday, November 17, 2021. On today's show, a breakdown of the 20-22 Dane County Budget, and deer contracting COVID...

New Student led food pantry opens at Madison East High School

Posted November 16, 2021 • 00:49:46

This is you WORT Local news for Tuesday, November 16, 2021. On today's show, high school students launch a community food pantry, the jury in the Kyle...

Madison Common Council Passes 2022 Budget, Giving More Funding To The Newly Founded CARES Program

Posted November 15, 2021 • 00:49:48

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, November 15th, 2021! On today's show, a final breakdown of last week’s budget deliberations, we take a look...