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.

Listen to latest episode

WORT Local News Cover Art

Follow Our Podcast

Recent Episodes

Majority Of Madison Parks Now Allow On-Leash Dogs

Posted July 13, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 13.

  • The city of Madison is set to begin allowing dogs on leashes in most  parks around the...

Council Reverses Decision, Allows Rezoning Of Proposed Downtown Student Housing Development

Posted July 12, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 12.

  • The city council allows a proposed downtown housing development to move forward after...

Paid Parental Leave, Marijuana Legalization Left On Budget Chopping Block

Posted July 11, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 11.

  • We look at what was left out of the state budget signed by Governor Evers last...

Judge Rules Abortion Ban Lawsuit Can Continue

Posted July 10, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 10.

  • A Dane County Judge rules that the lawsuit looking to overturn Wisconsin’s abortion ban...

Environmental Group Bringing Potential Lawsuit To DNR Over Beaver Management

Posted July 6, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 6.

  • A Wisconsin environmental group threatens to sue the government over their beaver management...