Here's what's on your local evening news for Thursday, July 14, 2022: * Community Pharmacy is distributing free fentanyl testing kits to fight drug overdoses in Dane County,* Public Health Madison Dane County is expanding reproductive health resources, and will begin offering IUDs, * The underreported Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta could undermine tribal sovereignty for the Menominee Nation, * Isthmus editor-in-chief Judy Davidoff tells us about her embedded reporting following one woman's trip to Illinois for abortion care, * Families of victims of gun violence share their story, * Outtadeebox speaks with entrepreneur J-Ball about his journey from foster care, to prison, and finally to businessman, * And Radio Chipstone takes stock of an inherited sewing machine and accompanying gadgets.

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 13.* Top state Democrats rally around abortion access ahead of the state primary election,* Two Democratic Senate candidates voice their concern about being left out of a debate,* A reproductive health clinic in Rockford gets ready to take on Wisconsin residents,* And in the second half, a ride on a weed-eating machine, The Beach Boys and hot rods in 1964 Madison, and the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 12.* State and local officials react to the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling banning absentee ballot boxes…* Patients struggle to find medications they need because it could be used to perform an abortion…* Healthcare workers and nonprofit employees have a chance at student loan forgiveness… * And in the second half, Much Ado About Nothing comes to Madison, the Humane Society's Animal Rehab Center has a busy year, and the first images from the James Webb Telescope are revealed.

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 11.* The state Supreme Court issues several big rulings, * New flex lanes are coming to the beltline to help alleviate congestion during rush hour,* And in the second half, we get the week in city and county meetings, plus working from home, and two new movie reviews.

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 7.* The state Supreme Court makes an important ruling on the Cardinal-Hickory Creek line,* A new report links school spending in Wisconsin to the state’s tax burden,* The Rape Crisis Center opens a new service in the wake of the overturning of Roe,* And in the second half, a state supreme court decision on open records, a conversation with a local Buddhist leader, and a trip to the thrift store.

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 6.* The Supreme Court rules on additional legal protections for sex trafficking victims,* Local healthcare workers share their stories, and help explain why Dane County has a shortage of healthcare workers,* City officials hold a press conference to discuss the Highland Park shooter’s intentions when he fled to Madison,* And in the second half, the highest hill in Rock County, 1960s auditorium drama, and the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 5.* The Henry Vilas Zoo gets two federal violations for incidents regarding capybaras…* The city of Madison holds a listening session to discuss the status of Well 15…* A Madison apartment building isn’t allowing its tenants to use window air conditioners…* And in the second half, we explore vegan dining options at U-W Madison, keep pests away with killdeer, and bend light across the universe.

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 30.* We examine a little-known state law that can detain pregnant women, * The US Supreme Court threatens environmental standards,* Tibetan Buddhists hold service just outside of Madison,* And in the second half, how spending 28 years in prison can teach us to be more understanding, a celebration of Black Art at Madison’s Central Library, and the bane of all craftspeople.

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 29.* The state’s high court rules that Fred Prehn does not need to step down from the DNR board, * We break down why so many crashes seem to happen on Willy Street,* We talk with the group POWERS on navigating a post-Roe world,* And in the second half, a round up of all the firework displays this weekend in Dane County, political action on July 4th in the 1960s, and the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, June 28.* Top Democrats file a lawsuit to nullify Wisconsin’s abortion ban,  * An OBGYN shares how her job has changed since the overturning of Roe v Wade…* And in the second half, we explore how L-G-B-T-Q rights have evolved in Wisconsin over 40 years, watch orioles fill the skies, and track quantum particles in space.