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

Saturday Marks One Year Since Dobbs Decision

Posted June 22, 2023 • 00:48:30

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 22.

The shared revenue bill signed this week will help local communities, even if work still...

City Celebrates Make Music Madison

Posted June 21, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 21.

The Common Council votes to essentially block a proposed student housing development...

County Board Designates Dane County Sanctuary For Trans People Amid Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

Posted June 19, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 19. Happy Juneteenth!

The County Board vote to declare Dane County a sanctuary for trans and...

County to Vote on Designating Dane County Sanctuary for Trans and Nonbinary Individuals

Posted June 15, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 15.

The legislature passes their shared revenue bill, sending more money to local governments...

Joint Finance Committee Delays Vote On UW System Funding

Posted June 14, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 14.

City officials say that the first half of 2023 has been the safest since the beginning...