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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New law seeks to protect Wisconsin's wetlands

Posted August 9, 2021 • 00:51:13

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, August 9th, 2021: Speed limits have been lowered in two Madison neighborhoods, we examine a new law aimed at...

MC Audio says goodbye

Posted August 5, 2021 • 00:50:12

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, August 5th, 2021: We check in on PFAS clean-up efforts at the Dane County airport, a Madison music institution...

New report details racial disparities in income for Madison's musicians

Posted August 4, 2021 • 00:51:49

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, August 4th, 2021: A federal eviction moratorium is back in place for Dane County, a new report details racial...

State Democrats Announce Campaign Finance Reform Package

Posted August 3, 2021 • 00:45:41

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, August 4th, 2021: Vaccines will be mandatory for all county and city employees, State lawmakers move to increase...

State lawmakers weigh ban on pelvic exams for anaesthetized, unconsenting patients

Posted August 2, 2021 • 00:48:40

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, August 2nd, 2021: Madison’s schools are facing a bus driver shortage, protesters rally to demand safer streets,...