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

State Commission Rules UW Health Does Not Have To Recognize Nurses Union.

Posted November 28, 2022 • 00:51:28

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 28.

A state agency rules that UW doesn’t have to recognize a nurses union,
Several...

Council Declines to Raise Alder Pay

Posted November 23, 2022 • 00:48:45

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, November 23.

Madison alders turn down a pay raise,
We get the scoop from an investigative...

Report Estimates $6.5 Billion Budget Surplus In Wisconsin

Posted November 22, 2022 • 00:44:00

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 22.

Wisconsin lawmakers debate about how to use a state budget surplus…
Opioid...

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Announces Reelection Campaign

Posted November 21, 2022 • 00:50:11

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 21.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announces her re-election campaign to once again represent...

Some say "no way" to Sauk Creek Greenway

Posted November 17, 2022 • 00:50:37

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 17:

As the city concludes its budget process, some residents remain concerned...