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

Dane County Jail Consolidation Project Continues To Face Barriers

Posted January 26, 2022 • 00:49:06

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, January 26, 2022. On todays show, Dane County officials continue to deliberate over a ballooning jail consolidation...

The Madison Reading Project Partners With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Posted January 25, 2022 • 00:49:17

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 25, 2022. On todays show, a country star partners with a local nonprofit, it’s been a busy day for...

Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Allows Absentee Ballot Boxes To Be Used In Spring Primary

Posted January 24, 2022 • 00:47:41

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, January 24, 2022. On todays show, absentee ballot drop boxes remain for the spring primary, a new hope for...

A Marathon Oral Argument at the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Posted January 19, 2022 • 01:01:54

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 19, 2022:

It was a day chock-full of political news, including a marathon oral...

Silvesterchlausen Rings In The New Year With Food, Drinks And Yodeling

Posted January 18, 2022 • 00:49:19

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 18, 2022. On todays show, a Swiss winter tradition comes to Wisconsin, whistleblowers call for movement...