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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Community members rally to prevent demolition of historic bar

Posted July 20, 2021 • 00:50:22

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, July 20th, 2021: the Wisconsin DOJ continues its investigation into clergy abuse, community members rally to...

Federal Court Ruling Leaves DACA Applicants In Uneasy Limbo

Posted July 19, 2021 • 00:49:52

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, July 19th, 2021: Madisonians protest Enbridge’s oil pipelines, the state assembly moves to conceal lawmakers’...

Proposed bill seeks to address PFAS contamination, while protecting polluters

Posted July 15, 2021 • 00:49:45

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, July 15th, 2021: City leaders unveil further details about a new food cart program, the fight over PFAS in...

A basic primer on the delta coronavirus variant

Posted July 14, 2021 • 00:50:15

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, July 14th, 2021: A proposal for a new statue on the state capitol grounds moves forward, Governor Evers...

Republican state lawmakers float "Tech Accountability Bill"

Posted July 13, 2021 • 00:49:39

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, July 13th, 2021: Madison ends its food waste recycling program, advocates push for new arrest and charging...