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

New Lawsuit Seeks Damages For PFAS Contamination

Posted July 21, 2022 • 00:50:11

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 21.

More on yesterday’s big lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers,
A new proposal...

Joint Committee Throws Out Rule Authorizing Elections Clerks To Fix Absentee Ballot Errors

Posted July 20, 2022 • 00:51:41

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 20.

State lawmakers strike down an emergency rule authorizing election officials to fix...

CARES Program Adds Second Team And Second Location On West Side

Posted July 19, 2022 • 00:49:08

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 19,

Madison's alternative first-responder program expands…
A judge bans all recordings...

Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates Debate In Milwaukee

Posted July 18, 2022 • 00:49:59

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 18.

Democratic candidates for U-S Senate vie ahead of next month’s primary,
Dane...

Reproductive Health Gets a Local Boost

Posted July 14, 2022 • 00:50:55

Here's what's on your local evening news for Thursday, July 14, 2022:

Community Pharmacy is distributing free fentanyl testing...