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

Madison Common Council To Vote For Truth And Reconciliation Process For City Of Madison

Posted June 7, 2022 • 00:43:59

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, June 7.

A local artist roasts a project to paint fire hydrants in Monona…
It’s Madison...

Dane County Board Orders Independent Investigation Of Henry Vilas Zoo

Posted June 6, 2022 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 6.

The Dane County Board of Supervisors vote to hold an external investigation into the management...

Construction At Dane County Airport Leads To Planes Flying Over Isthmus

Posted June 2, 2022 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 2.

Planes are rerouting to fly over downtown Madison until airport construction finishes,
Madison...

Madison Teachers Walk Out Over Proposed School District Budget, Wages

Posted June 1, 2022 • 00:51:22

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 1.

A Dane County Judge throws his hat in the ring to become Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court...

Royal Thai Pavilion Repair Nearly Underway

Posted May 31, 2022 • 00:48:58

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, May 31.

Madison is considering ways to reduce light pollution..
The Royal Thai Pavilion...