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

County Supervisors Denounce Racial Slurs

Posted May 1, 2023 • 00:48:29

This is your WORT local news for Monday, May 1.

A county committee unanimously voted against confirming state Representative Shelia Stubbs...

First Wave Of F-35s Land In Madison

Posted April 27, 2023 •

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

The first wave of F-35 fighter jets land in Madison, and neighbors are already being...

Proposed Sewerage Plan Would Affect Badger Mill Creek

Posted April 26, 2023 •

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

Community leaders speak out against a plan to alter the flow of water to Badger Mill...

CUNA Union Workers Authorize Strike

Posted April 25, 2023 • 00:49:36

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

Madison teachers ask for wage increases that match inflation…
City Bar on State...

City Moves To Remove Nunchuck Ban While Cleaning Up Municipal Code

Posted April 24, 2023 • 00:45:56

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

City officials look to undo a nearly fifty year old ban on nunchucks,
Madison’s...