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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"One thing that connects the Democrats and the Republicans is their shared use of a hyper-militarized police force to keep poor and working people in line:" On Saturday, a coalition of leftist, labor and advocacy groups rallied on the Library Mall

Posted February 12, 2024 • 00:49:31

Here's your local news for Monday, February 12, 2024:

We attend a Madison rally against hate,
Celebrate the city's first-ever Korean...

"The current City Hall is at capacity and – in fact – some areas have been over capacity for some time:" The city of Fitchburg is looking to construct a new police facility - but some residents are pushing back against the project

Posted February 8, 2024 • 00:54:27

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 8, 2024:

We attend a public information meeting on a proposed police facility in Fitchburg,
Interview...

"Dane County deserves a leader who has worked with and in our community at all levels:" Over the last week, two more candidates have entered the race for Dane County Executive

Posted February 7, 2024 • 00:47:09

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 7, 2024:

We share an update on the race for Dane County Executive - which now has four candidates...

"The conditions that these men are being subjected to are absolutely vicious:" Last Thursday, advocates held a community forum on Wisconsin’s prison lockdowns

Posted February 6, 2024 • 00:49:01

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 6, 2024:

We attend a community forum on Wisconsin’s prison lockdowns,
Interview a...

"All these concerns were expressed before. How can we trust that this will be different?:” Last week, the state's Department of Military Affairs held a series of community listening sessions on F-35s

Posted February 5, 2024 • 00:49:52

Here's your local news for Monday, February 5, 2024:

We attend a community listening session on F-35 noise pollution,
Hear the very...