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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Madison Recycler Must Pay 90K For Hazardous Waste Violations

Posted December 22, 2021 • 00:49:57

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, December 22, 2021. On todays show, a local lightbulb recycler is ordered to pay fines for violating hazardous...

UW Health Nurses Continue to Fight for Union

Posted December 21, 2021 • 00:48:52

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, December 21, 2021. On todays show, nurses at U-W Health continue their fight to unionize, we take a look at...

Wisconsin Legislators Introduce Bill To Create Wisconsin Climate Corps

Posted December 20, 2021 • 00:48:04

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, December 20, 2021. On todays show, the spring wolf hunt hits a snag, a state bill would create a youth conservation...

Paisans Building on West Wilson Closed Due to Safety Concerns for Second Time.

Posted December 15, 2021 • 00:49:45

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, December 15, 2021. On today's show, Paisans Restaurant is forced to close once again, Native American voters...

Madison School Board Considers More Sick Leave for Staff with COVID

Posted December 14, 2021 • 00:49:02

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, December 14, 2021. On todays show, school staff in Madison are getting additional pandemic support, the U-S...