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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Pomp(eo) and Circumstance: U.S. Secretary of State addresses Wisconsin lawmakers

Posted September 23, 2020 • 00:50:44

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Madison today, UW-Madison loosens COVID-19...

City of Madison considers body cameras for police

Posted September 22, 2020 • 00:50:09

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020: Amtrak reduces service and is poised for layoffs as it reels from financial woes, Madison...

Governor Evers fires Department of Workforce Development Secretary

Posted September 21, 2020 • 00:51:53

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, September 21st, 2020: The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development gets a new head as unemployment claims...

The Art of Spam Carving

Posted September 17, 2020 • 00:50:40

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, September 17th, 2020: 42 Badgers football players test positive for the coronavirus, Nursing homes won’t...

Madison common council considers sweeping changes to its structure

Posted September 16, 2020 • 00:49:37

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, September 16th, 2020: The Madison common council is considering sweeping changes to its structure, we preview...