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

Breaking Ground on Bus Rapid Transit

Posted December 15, 2022 • 00:46:53

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, December 15.

A new report finds Dane County is aggressively pursuing the so-called birth tax after...

Plan Commission Approves Amendment To TOD Overlay Districts

Posted December 13, 2022 • 00:49:22

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, December 13.

Increased housing density could come to Madison’s historic districts…
Today...

Roller Derby Returns to Madison

Posted December 12, 2022 • 00:49:03

This is your WORT local news for Monday, December 12.

Madison’s Plan and Landmarks Commissions untangle the web that is their methods of...

Hundreds Attend First Public Meeting On Potential Passenger Rail

Posted December 8, 2022 • 00:48:21

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, December 8.

Passenger rail could come to Madison - again;
Madison’s alternative public...

Syed Abbas Resigns From Common Council

Posted December 7, 2022 • 00:51:01

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, December 7.

Wisconsin farmers are looking for support for cover crops,
Youth organizations...