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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The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse begins next week

Posted October 27, 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 26, 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...

State senate passes Republican-authored abortion bills

Posted October 21, 2021 • 00:51:16

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, December 20th, 2021: State lawmakers pass several Republican-backed abortion bills, we preview the Wisconsin...

On Call With Madison’s Crisis Response Team

Posted October 20, 2021 • 00:46:12

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, October 19th, 2021: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is being sued to release election probe records, we check in...

Dane County approves new voting maps

Posted October 19, 2021 • 00:48:16

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, October 18th, 2021: A coalition of multi-faith organizations sound off on climate change, Dane County adopts...