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

U.S. Senate Passes Law Respecting Same-Sex Marriage

Posted December 1, 2022 • 00:46:58

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, November 30.

Madison Police provide an update on yesterday’s State Street shooting,
Tammy...

Local Entrepreneurs Excited For Madison Public Market

Posted November 29, 2022 • 00:48:56

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 29.

Local entrepreneurs are excited for the opening of the Madison Public Market in 2024…
Madison’s...

State Commission Rules UW Health Does Not Have To Recognize Nurses Union.

Posted November 28, 2022 • 00:51:28

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 28.

A state agency rules that UW doesn’t have to recognize a nurses union,
Several...

Council Declines to Raise Alder Pay

Posted November 23, 2022 • 00:48:45

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, November 23.

Madison alders turn down a pay raise,
We get the scoop from an investigative...

Report Estimates $6.5 Billion Budget Surplus In Wisconsin

Posted November 22, 2022 • 00:44:00

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 22.

Wisconsin lawmakers debate about how to use a state budget surplus…
Opioid...