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

Safe Skies Clean Water Files Final Argument Against F-35s

Posted January 5, 2023 • 00:48:41

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, January 5.

Anti-F-35 activists file one of their final legal arguments in their fight to keep...

Madison Gets “Complete Green Streets”

Posted January 4, 2023 • 00:48:41

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, January 4.

The Common Council approves a plan to both make roads safer for pedestrians, but promote...

Governor Tony Evers Sworn In For Second Term As Governor

Posted January 4, 2023 • 00:45:40

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, January 3.

Tony Evers is sworn in for his second term as Wisconsin's governor…
The great...

Drunk Driving Crashes On The Rise In Wisconsin

Posted December 29, 2022 • 00:46:36

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, December 29.

Dane County sucked around 25,000 tons of muck clogging waterways in 20-22
Drunk...

UW Madison Joins National Harm Reduction Research Network

Posted December 28, 2022 • 00:49:32

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, December 28.

The new Dane County Jail Project sees a tumultuous year of fighting inflation,
UW...