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

Construction to begin this winter on long-awaited state trail project

Posted December 4, 2024 • 00:49:09

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 4, 2024:

We get the details on a collaborative project building two recreation bridges over...

Dane County judge restores collective bargaining power for public employees

Posted December 3, 2024 • 00:46:25

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 3, 2024:

We share the latest decision on a lawsuit challenging Act 10,
Learn how the...

Wisconsin's top Democrat joins race to lead the DNC

Posted December 2, 2024 • 00:47:55

Here's your local news for Monday, December 2, 2024:

We find out why a group of Wisconsin parents are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear...

Landmark bookstore in downtown Madison to close next year

Posted November 27, 2024 • 00:52:44

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 27, 2024:

We visit a beloved Madison bookstore that's closing its doors after 70 years in...

City ethics board delays hearing on complaint against police oversight leader

Posted November 26, 2024 • 00:51:58

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 26, 2024:

We get the details on last night's ethics board meeting,
Talk to local youth...