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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On Call With Madison’s Crisis Response Team

Posted October 19, 2021 • 00:46:12

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, October 19th, 2021: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is being sued to release election probe records, we check in...

Dane County approves new voting maps

Posted October 19, 2021 • 00:48:16

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, October 18th, 2021: A coalition of multi-faith organizations sound off on climate change, Dane County adopts...

Ted Nugent backs Republican-authored hunting bills

Posted October 13, 2021 • 00:51:57

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, October 13th, 2021: East High School students stage a walk-out over an alleged sexual assault, Ted Nugent...

Madison Public Library’s ‘Storyteller-In-Residence’ Project Aims To Uplift Ho-Chunk Stories, History

Posted October 13, 2021 • 00:48:36

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, October 12th, 2021: State lawmakers float legislation to address catalytic converter thefts and a package of...

Community Celebrates As SSM Reverses Decision To End Midwifery Program

Posted October 11, 2021 • 00:49:09

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, October 11th, 2021: After swift community pushback, St. Mary’s midwifery program will continue, Governor Tony...