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

Jenny Holzer Turns Shuttered Ballot Drop Boxes Into Art

Posted October 5, 2022 • 00:50:46

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, October 5.

Madison’s now shuttered absentee ballot drop-boxes get a new life as public art,
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Special Session On Ballot Initiatives Lasts 15 Seconds In State Senate

Posted October 4, 2022 • 00:48:51

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, October 4.

The Wisconsin Legisature's special session to allow ballot initiatives in the state...

Proposed County Budget Prioritizes Food Funding & Community Court

Posted October 3, 2022 • 00:49:29

This is your WORT local news for Monday, October 3.

County Executive Joe Parisi focus on food funding and community court in his 2023 budget,
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MTI Calls For Robust Noise Study Of F-35s

Posted September 29, 2022 • 00:31:10

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, September 28.

The union representing Madison teachers is calling for a more robust noise study...

Something Stinky This Way Comes: Parisi Proposes New Community Manure Processing Facility

Posted September 28, 2022 • 00:36:46

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, September 27.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi proposes to stink up his 2023 budget with a manure...