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.

Recent Episodes

Liberal Law Firm Challenges Wisconsin Maps A Day After The State Courts Gains A Liberal Majority

Posted August 3, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, August 2.

The county’s Youth Justice Program gets a new facility, merging the full program...

DNR Releases New Draft Of Wolf Management Plan

Posted August 2, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, August 1.

The Madison Common Council is set to vote tonight on implementing a police body-camera...

Preview Of Black Restaurant Week

Posted August 1, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 31.

We talk with Black restaurant owners ahead of Black Restaurant Week here in Madison,
State...

City Expands Safer Bar Training

Posted July 28, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 27.

Bars and restaurants in downtown Madison are invited to go through a now-free violence...

City Hosts “Disability Summit” During Disability Pride Month

Posted July 27, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 26.

City officials release a report outlining the current extent of Madison’s housing...