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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State Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Over Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

Posted April 13, 2022 • 00:51:08

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 13. On todays show, a new investigation shows numerous wrongful allegations of child abuse both in...

Dane County Jail Extends Opioid Treatment Options

Posted April 12, 2022 • 00:48:47

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 11. On todays show, federal COVID-19 vaccine funding is running out, so how does distribution work now?...

Black Business Hub Holds Groundbreaking Event On South Park Street

Posted April 11, 2022 • 00:50:06

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 11. On todays show, Governor Tony Evers joins local leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Black...

New State Report Suggests Ways to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Posted April 7, 2022 • 00:50:07

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 7. On todays show, a new report outlines strategies to combat the opioid epidemic, the ACLU of Wisconsin...

The Winners And Losers In Last Night’s Spring Election

Posted April 6, 2022 • 00:48:44

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 6. On todays show, election day was yesterday, and we’ll take a look through all of the results,...