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

Veterans Housing Complex Celebrates Grand Opening

Posted June 15, 2022 • 00:49:14

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

A new health advisory for PFAS chemicals sits well below some Madison’s wells,
A...

Massive Storm Leave Over 17,000 Madison Residents Without Power

Posted June 14, 2022 • 00:47:02

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

Yesterday’s storms caused widespread damage across Madison, just in advance of a major...

Downed power lines and tree-scattered roads

Posted June 13, 2022 • 00:48:57

Here's your local news for Monday, June 13, 2022:

A storm takes out power for much of south-central Wisconsin,
There's...

Fiber Arts Store Targeted By “Trans-A-Phobic” Activist

Posted June 9, 2022 • 00:49:16

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 9.

The Dane County Board of Supervisors and area students call on congressional leaders to...

Madison Common Council Votes To Adopt Metro Network Redesign Plan

Posted June 8, 2022 • 00:48:39

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 8.

The Madison Common Council votes to adopt transit changes in yet another packed meeting,
Governor...