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

“United We Stand, We The People” Rally Calls For Robin Vos To Step Down

Posted May 2, 2022 • 00:49:57

This is your WORT local news for Monday, May 2.

East High School students stage a walkout in support of immigration reform,
Wisconsin...

Teachers’ Union “Disappointed” In Next Budget’s Low Wage Increase

Posted April 29, 2022 • 00:51:00

This is your local news for April 28.

Madison’s teachers union is disappointed with the small wage increase proposed in MMSD’s next...

Kinnard Farms Asks DNR To Review Groundwater Monitoring Mandate On Farm

Posted April 27, 2022 • 00:50:28

This is your local news for April 27.

A farm in northeastern Wisconsin is suing the state DNR to get out of groundwater testing,
Olbrich...

City Could Drop “Quota” From Police Oversight Board, Settling Lawsuit

Posted April 26, 2022 • 00:49:23

Here's your local news for April 26:

The City of Madison could drop the "quota" from the Police Oversight Board,
The family of Quadren...

Progress Center For Black Women Begin New Incubator Program

Posted April 25, 2022 • 00:50:12

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 25. On todays show, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress makes the results of their 2022 Spring Hearing...