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

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,
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Recount Names Isadore Knox Jr. As District 14 Alder

Posted April 13, 2023 • 00:50:22

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, April 12.

State lawmakers debate changes to a program to make farms more eco-friendly,
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City Hiring "Ride Guides" to Help You Navigate Madison Metro

Posted April 12, 2023 • 00:45:46

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, April 11.

Madison Metro is hiring friendly faces to help bus riders navigate the upcoming Network...

Bill Would Ban Guaranteed Income Programs

Posted April 11, 2023 • 00:46:20

This is your WORT local news for Monday, April 10.

GOP state lawmakers are looking to ban city’s from deploying guaranteed income programs,
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Breaking Down The Results Of Madison’s Alder Races

Posted April 7, 2023 • 00:49:28

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, April 6.

We take a look at the winners and the losers of Tuesday’s alder races,
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