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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Indigenous Group Calls For Investigation Into Abuse At Residential Schools

Posted November 2, 2021 • 00:49:25

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021: The People’s Maps Commission releases its final redistricting recommendations, Menominee...

Capitol residence board gives final approval to Vel Phillips statue

Posted November 1, 2021 • 00:48:25

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, November 1st, 2021: The state’s top election official pushes back on calls for her resignation, a statue of...

Wisconsin’s Volunteer Emergency Services Face Staffing Shortages, Increasing Call Volumes

Posted October 28, 2021 • 00:49:12

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, October 28th, 2021: State lawmakers weigh public input on Wisconsin’s redistricting process, Madison East...

The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse begins next week

Posted October 26, 2021 • 00:50:28

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, October 26th, 2021: Protesters push for immigration reform, the Kyle Rittenhouse trial is set to begin next...

Senate passes bill allowing dogs in some re-TAIL-ers

Posted October 25, 2021 • 00:50:38

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, October 25th, 2021: Despite setbacks, a south Madison development pushes forward, state lawmakers vote to expand...