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 Finance Committee approves police reform measures

Posted August 11, 2020 • 00:49:04

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, August 11th, 2020: We speak with voters ahead of today’s primary election, three Madison beaches are closed...

Epic reevaluates plans to return to campus

Posted August 10, 2020 • 00:51:43

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, August 10th, 2020: Epic has reevaluated its plan to return employees to campus, PFAS chemicals have been found...

"Like a World War Two Bunker"

Posted August 6, 2020 • 00:49:55

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, August 6th, 2020: WORT speaks with voters in the run-up to Tuesday’s primaries, Madison’s birds received...

Epic employees concerned over orders to return to campus

Posted August 5, 2020 • 00:52:20

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, July 5th, 2020: Epic Systems employees push back against the company’s proposed return to campus, Madison’s...

"I think parasites are pretty cool"

Posted August 4, 2020 • 00:50:53

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, July 4th, 2020: Wisconsin has issued a health warning about multiple hand sanitizer brands, the governor is...