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

A Marathon Oral Argument at the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Posted January 19, 2022 • 01:01:54

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 19, 2022:

It was a day chock-full of political news, including a marathon oral...

Silvesterchlausen Rings In The New Year With Food, Drinks And Yodeling

Posted January 18, 2022 • 00:49:19

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 18, 2022. On todays show, a Swiss winter tradition comes to Wisconsin, whistleblowers call for movement...

Nurses Meet With UW Health CEO To Discuss Union

Posted January 13, 2022 • 00:49:24

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, January 13, 2022. On today's show, COVID cases in Wisconsin bring in the National Guard, Madison’s loss...

National Guard Holds Public Meeting To Discuss PFAS Cleanup At Truax Field

Posted January 12, 2022 •

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, January 12, 2022. On today's show, National Guard officials explain the process of cleaning up PFAS chemicals, Senator...

Madison Board Of Education Approves Additional COVID Sick Leave

Posted January 11, 2022 • 00:48:41

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 11, 2022. On todays show, Madison teachers are getting more sick leave, a new poll shows how Wisconsites...