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 task force releases recommendations on police reform

Posted April 21, 2021 • 00:51:05

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 21st, 2021: A state task force floats overhauls to police use of force policies, Madison’s leaders...

“This Is Not The Change, This Is Only The Beginning:” Processing The Chauvin Conviction

Posted April 20, 2021 • 00:47:03

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 20th, 2021: A jury convicted Derek Chauvin of murder, we examine the psychological impact of police...

City Floats Proposal To Drop Speed Limits In Two Neighborhoods

Posted April 20, 2021 • 00:49:44

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, April 19th, 2021: Madison may slow your roll by reducing speed limits this summer, a Frank Lloyd Wright cultural...

Wisconsin DOJ Announces Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Initiative

Posted April 15, 2021 • 00:52:25

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 15th, 2021: Wisconsin’s senate passes a batch of election legislation, Tax Day gets delayed, we check...

Dane County leaders weigh disavowing no-knock warrants

Posted April 14, 2021 • 00:49:34

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 14th, 2021: County leaders weigh banning no-knock warrants, Madison’s mayor announces a sweeping...