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

International Coalition Calls On Biden To End F-35 Program

Posted October 20, 2022 • 00:50:17

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, October 20.

An international coalition of anti-F35 activists call on President Biden to put an...

“Theocratic Fascist” To Give Anti-Trans Talk At UW-Memorial Union

Posted October 19, 2022 • 00:50:38

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, October 19.

The city’s Landmarks Commission holds up a housing development that’s received...

Wisconsin School Districts Will Ask Voters To Raise Revenue Limits

Posted October 19, 2022 • 00:48:08

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, October 18.

School districts across Wisconsin are asking voters to raise their revenue limits…
The...

DNR Begins Program To Dispose Of PFAS-Laden Firefighting Foam

Posted October 17, 2022 • 00:48:32

This is your WORT local news for Monday, October 17.

The state DNR begins a program to help fire departments get rid of their PFAS-laden...

Dairy Drive Community To Continue Through 2023; Mayor Releases Proposed 2023 Operating Budget

Posted October 12, 2022 • 00:51:14

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, October 12.

The Tiny Home campground on Dairy Drive will live on for another year, as the city...