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

Preview Of Black Restaurant Week

Posted July 31, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 31.

We talk with Black restaurant owners ahead of Black Restaurant Week here in Madison,
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City Expands Safer Bar Training

Posted July 27, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 27.

Bars and restaurants in downtown Madison are invited to go through a now-free violence...

City Hosts “Disability Summit” During Disability Pride Month

Posted July 26, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, July 26.

City officials release a report outlining the current extent of Madison’s housing...

Annie C Stewart Fountain Conservation Efforts Underway

Posted July 25, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, July 25.

Temperatures are expected to climb throughout the week, bringing a heat wave to Madison...

Council to Begin Discussing Experimental State Street Mall

Posted July 24, 2023 •

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 24.

City officials are debating turning parts of State Street into a pedestrian mall,
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