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

Council Approves Zoning Change For Filene House, Study On Home Healthcare Crisis

Posted March 22, 2023 • 00:50:40

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, March 22.

The current batch of city alders meet for a final time to address Madison’s lack...

Developer Group Spending Big Money In Madison Council Elections

Posted March 21, 2023 • 00:52:20

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, March 21.

The two Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates meet for their first and only debate…
We...

Council To Vote On Raising Backyard Chicken Limit

Posted March 20, 2023 • 00:45:30

This is your WORT local news for Monday, March 20.

Council members push to allow Madison residents to keep more backyard chickens,
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The "Opees" and the local "Nopee"

Posted March 16, 2023 • 00:48:05

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 16:

More on that west-side construction for the first line of Bus Rapid Transit,...

GOP Lawmakers Introduce Abortion Exemption Bill; Expand Birth Control Access

Posted March 15, 2023 • 00:49:00

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, March 15.

GOP lawmakers are looking to create some exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban,...