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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Alders weigh clearing Reindahl Park encampment

Posted July 6, 2021 • 00:52:45

Here's your WORT local news for Monday, July 5: The Madison city council is poised to again consider homeless encampments at Reindahl Park; residents...

The State of the State (Budget)

Posted July 1, 2021 • 00:51:24

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, July 1: We break down the state budget that has landed on Governor Evers’ desk, and how it got there. What...

"They changed the law after getting caught breaking it"

Posted June 30, 2021 • 00:50:57

Here's your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 30th. It was a flurry of activity at the state Capitol, as the budget wraps up in the state legislature....

City Of Madison resumes goose management strategies

Posted June 29, 2021 • 00:47:28

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, June 29th, 2021: Madison resumes controversial geese management strategies, state officials issue water safety...

Recapping Wisconsin's annual GOP Convention

Posted June 28, 2021 • 00:48:35

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, June 28th, 2021: Protesters march for citizenship and drivers’ licenses, The city of Madison releases its...