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

Winter Blizzard Zips Toward Wisconsin, Impacting Holiday Travel

Posted December 21, 2022 • 00:49:37

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

Tomorrow’s winter storm will have major impacts on travel conditions ahead of...

District 15 Alder Grant Foster Not Seeking Reelection

Posted December 20, 2022 • 00:47:38

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, December 20.

A local blood center is asking for donations ahead of an expected holiday-induced...

Breaking Ground on Bus Rapid Transit

Posted December 15, 2022 • 00:46:53

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

A new report finds Dane County is aggressively pursuing the so-called birth tax after...

Plan Commission Approves Amendment To TOD Overlay Districts

Posted December 13, 2022 • 00:49:22

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, December 13.

Increased housing density could come to Madison’s historic districts…
Today...

Roller Derby Returns to Madison

Posted December 12, 2022 • 00:49:03

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

Madison’s Plan and Landmarks Commissions untangle the web that is their methods of...