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

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...

Town Of Middleton Chairperson Raise Concerns Of Lead Pollution At Morey Airport

Posted August 31, 2022 • 00:49:23

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, August 31.

A Middleton official is sounding the alarm over lead pollution,
State officials...

City, County To Invest $9 Million For Permanent Men’s Shelter

Posted August 30, 2022 • 00:49:10

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, August 30.

Dane County announces a major investment into a new permanent men’s shelter…
Labor...

Injuries From Drunk Driving Rise 41% In First Half Of 2022

Posted August 29, 2022 • 00:47:26

This is your WORT local news for Monday, August 29.

Injuries from drunk driving accidents are on the rise in Dane County,
A program...

UW Health Nurses Vote To Strike If Union Is Not Recognized

Posted August 25, 2022 • 00:54:17

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, August 25.

Nurses at U-W Health plan to strike,
A new report finds Wisconsin leads the...