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

Madison Preps To Assist With Gun Reform Litigation

Posted May 10, 2022 • 00:50:00

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, May 10.

Madison gets ready to help litigation to curb gun violence…
Southern Wisconsin...

Pro-Choice Supporters Rally; Anti-Abortion Group Attacked Over Weekend

Posted May 9, 2022 • 00:50:28

This is you WORT local news for Monday, May 9.

A pro-abortion rights protest and bombing an anti-abortion group marked some more fallout...

Advocating For Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women At The State Capitol

Posted May 5, 2022 • 00:50:52

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, May 5.

The city plans to convert around 100 planted medians to concrete and turf grass,
Activists...

Dane County Files Lawsuit For PFAS Damages

Posted May 4, 2022 • 00:50:38

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, May 4.

Protests gather at the state capitol in response to the potential overturning...

State And Local Lawmakers React To SCOTUS Apparent Intent To Overturn Roe V Wade

Posted May 3, 2022 • 00:49:28

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, May 3.

State and local lawmakers react to the news that the US Supreme Court intends to overturn...