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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U.S. Census Bureau Releases State Population Reports

Posted April 28, 2021 • 00:49:41

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 27th, 2021: A Madison high school is criticized for its use of affinity spaces, Governor Evers signs...

In Federal PRO Act, Labor Activists See Path To Ending Some Walker-Era Policies

Posted April 27, 2021 • 00:48:47

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, April 26th, 2021: A new federal bill could overturn some Scott Walker-era Labor policies, we take a closer...

The Earth Day Special

Posted April 23, 2021 • 00:50:05

Here's your WORT Local News for April 22nd, 2021: It's an Earth Day special! So we analyze Madison’s 2021 Recyclopedia, profile a statewide effort...

State task force releases recommendations on police reform

Posted April 22, 2021 • 00:51:05

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 21st, 2021: A state task force floats overhauls to police use of force policies, Madison’s leaders...

“This Is Not The Change, This Is Only The Beginning:” Processing The Chauvin Conviction

Posted April 21, 2021 • 00:47:03

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 20th, 2021: A jury convicted Derek Chauvin of murder, we examine the psychological impact of police...