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

"Basically nautical snowplows:" Congress approves new heavy icebreaker for Great Lakes

Posted December 27, 2022 • 00:48:03

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 27:

Nurses at UW Health take their fight for union recognition to the courts,...

Beneath Our Feet: Preservation and The Milwaukee Poor Farm Cemetery

Posted December 26, 2022 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, December 26.

To celebrate the holidays, we gave our volunteers the day off, and instead present an hour-long...

Brian Benford Not Seeking Reelection

Posted December 22, 2022 • 00:49:37

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, December 22.

Major companies say they’ll phase out toxic forever chemicals,
Neighborhoods...

Winter Blizzard Zips Toward Wisconsin, Impacting Holiday Travel

Posted December 21, 2022 • 00:49:37

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, December 21.

Tomorrow’s winter storm will have major impacts on travel conditions ahead of...

District 15 Alder Grant Foster Not Seeking Reelection

Posted December 20, 2022 • 00:47:38

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, December 20.

A local blood center is asking for donations ahead of an expected holiday-induced...