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

Sheriff Kalvin Barrett Calls On County Board To Put Jail Funding On Ballot

Posted January 17, 2023 • 00:47:06

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, January 17.

The Dane County Sheriff is calling on the county board to put the question of funding...

Federal Court Of Appeals Dismisses Challenge To Madison’s Long-Standing Billboard Ordinances

Posted January 12, 2023 • 00:50:00

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, January 12.

The state’s joint rules committee allows conversion therapy to continue in Wisconsin,
The...

City To Debate New Grant To Support Accessible Taxi Cabs

Posted January 11, 2023 • 00:47:38

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, January 11.

City officials are looking for ways to make accessible cabs available to everyone...

Evan McSorley Running In Primary Election For District 2 Alder

Posted January 10, 2023 • 00:48:00

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, January 10.

Madison residents fight to name the onetime home of the American credit union movement...

Colin Barushok Running In Primary Election For District 2 Alder

Posted January 9, 2023 • 00:46:01

This is your WORT local news for Monday, January 9.

DNR officials are still on the lookout after a Bald Eagle was shot and killed last month
We...