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

Construction At Dane County Airport Leads To Planes Flying Over Isthmus

Posted June 2, 2022 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 2.

Planes are rerouting to fly over downtown Madison until airport construction finishes,
Madison...

Madison Teachers Walk Out Over Proposed School District Budget, Wages

Posted June 1, 2022 • 00:51:22

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 1.

A Dane County Judge throws his hat in the ring to become Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court...

Royal Thai Pavilion Repair Nearly Underway

Posted May 31, 2022 • 00:48:58

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, May 31.

Madison is considering ways to reduce light pollution..
The Royal Thai Pavilion...

How are the record shops doing?

Posted May 26, 2022 • 00:48:06

Here's your local evening news for Thursday, May 26:

Voting rights advocates say a case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court...

How to cope

Posted May 25, 2022 • 00:47:27

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 25:

Area educators tell us how they're speaking to students about the shooting at an elementary...