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

Tree Labyrinth Officially Opens Yesterday In Olbrich Park

Posted January 31, 2022 • 00:49:30

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, January 31, 2022. On todays show, the path to medical marijuana is Wisconsin, the opening of the tree labyrinth...

New Bill In State Legislature Would Block Gender Affirming Care For Youth

Posted January 27, 2022 • 01:01:54

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, January 27, 2022. On todays show, a bill that aims to block gender-affirming medical care to youth, Wisconsin’s...

Dane County Jail Consolidation Project Continues To Face Barriers

Posted January 26, 2022 • 00:49:06

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, January 26, 2022. On todays show, Dane County officials continue to deliberate over a ballooning jail consolidation...

The Madison Reading Project Partners With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Posted January 25, 2022 • 00:49:17

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 25, 2022. On todays show, a country star partners with a local nonprofit, it’s been a busy day for...

Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Allows Absentee Ballot Boxes To Be Used In Spring Primary

Posted January 24, 2022 • 00:47:41

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, January 24, 2022. On todays show, absentee ballot drop boxes remain for the spring primary, a new hope for...