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

Wisconsin Democrats renew call for paid medical and family leave

Posted December 9, 2025 • 00:49:05

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 9, 2025:

We get the details on a bill that would guarantee Wisconsin workers up to 14 weeks...

Verona food pantry receives helping hand from Rep. Mark Pocan

Posted December 8, 2025 • 00:50:34

Here's your local news for Monday, December 8, 2025:

We head to a local food pantry for a conversation about the rising cost of living,
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Madison set to expand Building Energy Savings Program in 2026

Posted December 4, 2025 • 00:50:25

Here's your local news for Thursday, December 4, 2025:

We find out which Madison intersections are in the running for new traffic signals,
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Why are Wisconsin Supreme Court elections so expensive?

Posted December 3, 2025 • 00:49:44

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 3, 2025:

We'll explain how you can weigh in on the development future of downtown Madison,
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City finance staff project $10.6 million surplus in 2025 budget

Posted December 2, 2025 • 00:47:10

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 2, 2025:

We hear finance leaders' recommendation on how Madison should spend an unexpected budget...