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.

Recent Episodes

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds legislature’s authority in 2018 lame-duck laws

Posted July 9, 2020 • 00:54:54

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 9th, 2020: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the legislature’s authority in 2018 lame-duck laws...A...

New Federal Immigration Rule Puts 5800 UW-Madison International Students At Risk

Posted July 8, 2020 • 00:49:58

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 8th, 2020: The city of Madison will cut ten million dollars in funding from its tourism branches...The Free...

Dane County announces mandatory mask order

Posted July 7, 2020 • 00:50:12

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 7th, 2020: Madison and other Wisconsin cities are getting millions of dollars for election preparation during...