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

Minor Changes Coming To Metro Transit One Month After Redesign Implementation

Posted July 18, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 17.

Some minor changes are coming to the city’s bus system one month after the network’s...

Majority Of Madison Parks Now Allow On-Leash Dogs

Posted July 14, 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 13, 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 12, 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 11, 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...