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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Wisconsin DNR Detects PFAS In All Of Madison’s Lakes

Posted January 21, 2021 • 00:51:08

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, January 21st, 2021: New data from the state unveils Madison’s schools use of forced restraint on students,...

Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney to retire from law enforcement

Posted January 19, 2021 • 00:49:28

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 19th, 2021: Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney announces his retirement, older Wisconsinites will soon...

In 2020, MPD deployed chemical weapons in record amounts

Posted January 14, 2021 • 00:49:35

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, January 14th, 2021: The Wisconsin State Capitol prepares for a potentially tumultuous weekend, Wisconsin...

U.S. House votes to impeach President...again

Posted January 13, 2021 • 00:48:31

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, January 13th, 2021: the U.S. House votes to impeach President Donald Trump, we unpack Governor Tony Evers’...

Coronavirus Variants 101 With Dr. David O’Connor

Posted January 12, 2021 • 00:50:29

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, January 12th, 2021: the governor and Senate Republicans reach a compromise on a new pandemic response package,...