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

New Exhibit Highlights UW Madison’s History Of Discrimination

Posted September 12, 2022 • 00:48:13

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

A new exhibit at the Chazen looks to reckon with UW Madison’s past of discrimination...

Parisi Announces New Initiative To Address Opioid Epidemic In Dane County.

Posted September 9, 2022 • 00:48:12

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

Dane County leaders announce a new initiative to help combat the opioid epidemic...

Raemisch Farm Rezoning Passes Common Council

Posted September 7, 2022 • 00:51:04

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

Raemisch Farm is set to be redeveloped after over a year of back-and-forth from...

Madison Mayor Announces Capital Budget Proposal

Posted September 6, 2022 • 00:48:30

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, September 6.

The mayor of Madison releases her 2023 capital budget proposal…
On Labor...

Public Market Project Struggles With Swelling Budget

Posted September 1, 2022 • 00:48:45

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, September 1.

Inflation hits the Madison Public Market, putting the future of the project at risk,
Potentially...