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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Satya’s Plan For Homeless Shelter Location Could Face Hurdles

Posted March 9, 2022 • 00:50:46

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 9. On todays show, the city announces a location for a new men’s homeless shelter amid drama, the...

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments For Dane County Mask Mandates

Posted March 8, 2022 • 00:49:19

This is your WORT News for Tuesday, March 8, 2022. On todays show, the Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments that could affect future mask mandates,...

Report Finds Stark Disparities In Madison Homeownership

Posted March 7, 2022 • 00:49:14

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, March 7. On todays show, racial disparities in Madison homeownership grow, state Republicans take redistricting...

Jail Consolidation Project Gets Another New Plan Ahead Of Vote

Posted March 3, 2022 • 00:50:46

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, March 3, 2022. On todays show, yet another proposal to consolidate the Dane County Jail…, Madison engineering...

State Supreme Court To Decide If Private Phone Records Can Be Made Public

Posted March 2, 2022 • 00:52:06

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, March 2, 2022. On todays show, a open records case makes it to the state Supreme Court, a new library is...