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 Public Library’s ‘Storyteller-In-Residence’ Project Aims To Uplift Ho-Chunk Stories, History

Posted October 13, 2021 • 00:48:36

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, October 12th, 2021: State lawmakers float legislation to address catalytic converter thefts and a package of...

Community Celebrates As SSM Reverses Decision To End Midwifery Program

Posted October 11, 2021 • 00:49:09

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, October 11th, 2021: After swift community pushback, St. Mary’s midwifery program will continue, Governor Tony...

'A Strip Mall in Brookfield'

Posted October 6, 2021 • 00:50:18

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, October 6th, 2021: Madison’s leaders approve a new temporary homeless shelter, SSM Health backtracks on...

Wisconsin DNR Rejects Natural Resources Board’s 300 Wolf Quota

Posted October 5, 2021 • 00:47:43

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021: Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway releases her 2022 operating budget, improperly recycled...

City Redistricting Committee Backs Map Preserving Student District

Posted October 4, 2021 • 00:48:44

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, October 4th, 2021: We recap the latest redistricting news, environmental groups are raising concerns about a...