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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The Sewing Machine Project: Mending Everything But Broken Hearts

Posted April 22, 2022 • 00:48:39

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 21. On todays show, a group of sewing experts lend a needle to anybody in need of mending, a Mount...

A 420 Miracle: A Cannabis Bill Finally Gets A Public Hearing

Posted April 20, 2022 • 01:01:53

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 20. On todays show, the Madison Common Council holds a marathon meeting, with the public giving hours...

Life Of Brine: Better For Roads

Posted April 19, 2022 • 00:49:05

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 19. On todays show, the Wisconsin Attorney General's office provides an update on its ongoing investigation...

Treatment Plan Could Be Coming For Well 15

Posted April 18, 2022 • 00:48:27

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 18. On todays show, Madison city officials move to begin PFAS treatment at Well 15, Madison’s Police...

Judge Rules DNR Cannot Force PFAS Cleanup

Posted April 14, 2022 • 00:49:05

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 14. On todays show, Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit gets more federal funding and inches closer to reality,...