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

City Hiring "Ride Guides" to Help You Navigate Madison Metro

Posted April 11, 2023 • 00:45:46

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, April 11.

Madison Metro is hiring friendly faces to help bus riders navigate the upcoming Network...

Bill Would Ban Guaranteed Income Programs

Posted April 10, 2023 • 00:46:20

This is your WORT local news for Monday, April 10.

GOP state lawmakers are looking to ban city’s from deploying guaranteed income programs,
Pro-choice...

Breaking Down The Results Of Madison’s Alder Races

Posted April 6, 2023 • 00:49:28

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, April 6.

We take a look at the winners and the losers of Tuesday’s alder races,
A Wisconsin...

Protasiewicz Wins Supreme Court, Rhodes-Conway Wins Madison Mayor

Posted April 5, 2023 • 00:47:20

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, April 5.

Voters turned out in record numbers both across the state and here in Dane County for...

Madison Voters Cast Their Ballots

Posted April 4, 2023 • 00:46:50

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, April 4.

We travel across the city to talk with voters after casting their ballots…
The...