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

Drunk Driving Crashes On The Rise In Wisconsin

Posted December 30, 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 29, 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...

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

Posted December 28, 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 27, 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 23, 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...