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

Henry Vilas Zoo Issued Two USDA Animal Welfare Act Violations

Posted July 5, 2022 • 00:49:51

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 5.

The Henry Vilas Zoo gets two federal violations for incidents regarding capybaras…
The...

35 Years Later, Wisconsin’s Act 292 Law Is Still On The Books

Posted June 30, 2022 • 00:50:48

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 30.

We examine a little-known state law that can detain pregnant women,
The US...

Willy Street Treasure Shop Crash Renews Calls For Action

Posted June 29, 2022 • 00:54:17

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 29.

The state’s high court rules that Fred Prehn does not need to step down from the DNR...

AG Kaul Files Legal Challenge Against Wisconsin’s Abortion Ban

Posted June 28, 2022 • 00:48:15

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, June 28.

Top Democrats file a lawsuit to nullify Wisconsin’s abortion ban,
An OBGYN...

US Supreme Court Overturns Roe V Wade

Posted June 27, 2022 • 00:50:17

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 27.

We round up the latest fallout from the Supreme Court’s stripping of constitutional right...