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

Annie C Stewart Fountain Conservation Efforts Underway

Posted July 26, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 25.

Temperatures are expected to climb throughout the week, bringing a heat wave to Madison...

Council to Begin Discussing Experimental State Street Mall

Posted July 25, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 24.

City officials are debating turning parts of State Street into a pedestrian mall,
A...

Evers Signs Bipartisan Literacy Bill Into Law

Posted July 21, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 20.

ATVs could soon be allowed on more county highways throughout Dane County;
Governor...

Badger Bus Sells Assets After Losing MMSD Contract

Posted July 20, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 19.

The city of Madison is hosting a contest to help raise awareness of the city’s stormwater...

Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Bar Governments From Closing Churches

Posted July 19, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 18.

State lawmakers introduce a constitutional amendment to block local governments from closing...