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

City council censures alder Charles Myadze

Posted December 11, 2024 • 00:48:44

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 11, 2024:

We recap last night's long and contentious city council meeting,
Find out...

Wisconsin air suffering from out-of-state pollution, DNR report finds

Posted December 10, 2024 • 00:47:44

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 10, 2024:

We share the details on the DNR's air quality trends report,
Learn how the...

Madison lowers residential speed limit

Posted December 9, 2024 • 00:46:59

Here's your local news for Monday, December 9, 2024:

We find out how much the "Twenty is Plenty" roll-out is costing the city,
Learn...

UW Police arrest 19 protesters at Board of Regents meeting

Posted December 5, 2024 • 00:48:21

Here's your local news for Thursday, December 5, 2024:

We share an inside look at today's Board of Regents meeting, where UWPD arrested 19...

Construction to begin this winter on long-awaited state trail project

Posted December 4, 2024 • 00:49:09

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 4, 2024:

We get the details on a collaborative project building two recreation bridges over...