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

City Moves To Remove Nunchuck Ban While Cleaning Up Municipal Code

Posted April 25, 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...

What's an ALPR - and why does it know where you're driving?

Posted April 21, 2023 • 00:50:11

Here's your local news

Medical marijuana legalization could be on the horizon this year after news that Republican lawmakers...

Evers Creates Green Ribbon Commission; Touts Relationship Between Environmental Projects And Labor

Posted April 20, 2023 • 00:48:11

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

Governor Tony Evers meets with local leaders to tout the strong relationship between...

State Street Starbucks Workers Plans To Unionize

Posted April 19, 2023 • 00:46:35

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

Workers at a Starbucks on State Street are gearing up to file for a union election…
Madison's...

John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Gets $15 Million Federal Grant

Posted April 18, 2023 • 00:46:46

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

The John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Project gets a major boost from the federal government,
A...