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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City of Madison pushes to shut down community fridge

Posted April 9, 2021 • 00:52:15

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 8th, 2021: As Wisconsin continues its vaccine rollout, we give you the latest updates, the city of...

Lawmakers seek to enshrine colby as Wisconsin's official state cheese

Posted April 8, 2021 • 00:50:33

Here's your WORT Local News for Wendesday, April 7th, 2021: We recap the results of yesterday’s election, State lawmakers push to make Colby Wisconsin’s...

WORT Speaks with voters at the polls

Posted April 7, 2021 • 00:48:16

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 6th, 2021: WORT speaks with voters at the polls, Madison stops recycling plastic bags, Republican state...

Voting In Tomorrow’s Election? Here’s What To Know Before You Go

Posted April 6, 2021 • 00:51:03

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, April 5th, 2021: With the spring election tomorrow, we give you a rundown of what to know before you go, The...

Unpacking President Biden’s ‘American Jobs Plan’

Posted April 2, 2021 • 00:51:27

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 1st, 2021: Governor Evers floats proposals to reduce gun violence, The Boys and Girls Club of Dane...