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 to Vote on Joining Class-Action Lawsuit Against Kia and Hyundai

Posted March 6, 2023 • 00:29:31

This is your WORT local news for Monday, March 6.

The city of Madison debates entering a nationwide lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai,
Wisconsin...

Bread And Roses – Madison Sourdough Workers File To Unionize

Posted March 2, 2023 • 00:35:26

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, March 2.

Employees at a Madison bakery file with the National Labor Relations Board for a union...

Council Allows More Unrelated Renters To Live Together

Posted March 1, 2023 • 00:35:29

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, March 1.

The Common Council approves a change to city zoning code to allow more unrelated renters...

Mayoral Candidates Go Head-To-Head On Housing, Debt Levels

Posted February 28, 2023 • 00:34:45

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, February 28.

A new city of Madison program looks to help low-income residents pay part of their...

Caregivers, Adults With Disabilities Weigh In On Caregiver Crisis

Posted February 27, 2023 • 00:38:25

This is your WORT local news for Monday, February 27.

State lawmakers celebrate Black History Month and look at how climate change furthers...