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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Recent Episodes

A Juneteenth Flag Raising

Posted June 6, 2023 •

The local news for Tuesday, June 6th. In this show:

An appeals court

Madison police start new mental health transportation pilot program

Posted June 5, 2023 • 00:29:51

Here is your local news for Monday, June 6:

CUNA mutual group strike

Pride Flag Raised At The State Capitol For The Fifth Time

Posted June 1, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 1.

A complaint against the Madison school district’s communications director outlines...

Just Veggiez Receives Major Award Ahead of Grand Opening of State Street Location

Posted May 31, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, May 31.

A local restaurant receives the Wisconsin Emerging Small Business of the Year award,
Madison...

The outdoors show!

Posted May 30, 2023 • 00:33:11

On the 6pm Local News tonight, it's an all-outdoors show.

A local environmental attorney unpacks a recent Supreme Court ruling...