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 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,...

WORT Talks With The Voters

Posted April 5, 2022 • 00:49:39

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 5. On todays show, it's Election Day, and there are still a couple of hours left to vote, we hear about...

Palmyra Residents Concerned Over Handling Of Avian Flu Outbreak At Local Farm

Posted April 4, 2022 • 00:50:57

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 4th. On todays show, Jefferson County residents voice concern about birds with avian flu, environmental...

CARES Program Expands City-Wide

Posted March 31, 2022 • 00:50:34

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, March 31. On todays show, we go to Waunakee for the final batch of candidates running for a seat on the Dane...

Madison Starbucks Fights To Unionize

Posted March 30, 2022 • 00:50:41

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 30. On todays show, we break down the newest Marquette Law School poll and learn what people think...