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

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 16, 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,...

Mayoral Candidates Share Sharp Words At Debate

Posted March 15, 2023 • 00:48:25

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, March 14.

Madison's mayoral candidates exchange sharp words over housing and public transit…
We...

City Of Madison And Working Group Decide Fate Of Annie C Stewart Statue

Posted March 14, 2023 • 00:48:17

This is your WORT local news for Monday, March 13.

Madison wants to hear your opinion on what should be done with one of the city’s oldest...

County Officials Announce Home Of New Crisis Triage Center

Posted March 10, 2023 • 00:32:28

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, March 9.

County officials have announced the home of the new facility for those facing mental...