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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Masks, Conspiracy Theories and Empty Chairs

Posted July 23, 2020 • 00:50:11

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, July 23rd, 2020: A crowd outside the Capitol protests mandatory masks, we preview the candidates running...

Madison alders approve no cops in schools

Posted July 22, 2020 • 00:51:26

Here's your WORT Local News for July 22nd, 2020: The Madison city council pauses two proposals for business relief, Madison alders approve no cops...

On with Heg's head

Posted July 21, 2020 • 00:49:56

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, July 21st, 2020: The Madison school board has postponed a controversial vote...Two statues will return to...

"It's been a very confusing landscape"

Posted July 20, 2020 • 00:51:16

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday July 20th, 2020: Madison’s schools will begin their fall semester online this year...A federal moratorium on...

Madison Committee Reviews Police Procedures

Posted July 16, 2020 • 00:52:23

Here's your WORT Local News for July 16th, 2020: The city is reviewing some Madison Police Department procedures...Goodman Pool kicked off its summer...