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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New Fitchburg Police Chief Has History Of cooperating With ICE

Posted September 29, 2021 • 00:52:01

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, September 29th, 2021: Fitchburg has a new top cop, Legislative Republicans approve new abortion laws, while...

State Senate Approves 39 Gubernatorial Appointees

Posted September 28, 2021 • 00:50:55

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, September 28th, 2021: The World Dairy Expo returns to the Alliant Energy Center, Madison’s school board approves...

Wisconsin's Redistricting Battle Heats Up

Posted September 28, 2021 • 00:51:33

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, September 27th, 2021: Dane County moves forward on new mental health projects, We check in on Wisconsin’s...

School funding takes center stage in Jill Underly’s State of Education address

Posted September 23, 2021 • 00:51:58

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, September 23rd, 2021: We recap State Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education address, unpack how...

Madison alder introduces proposal to ban cat declawing

Posted September 22, 2021 • 00:51:29

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021: A city leader raises concerns over redistricting efforts, Madison’s common council...