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 Voters Cast Their Ballots

Posted April 5, 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…
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Talk with the Candidates for Belleville School Board

Posted April 4, 2023 • 00:46:30

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 3.

We take a trip to the village of Belleville to look at the candidates running for school...

Bill Would Change Venues For Legislature-Related Cases

Posted March 31, 2023 • 00:47:40

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, March 30.

A proposed bill looks to spread out lawsuits against the state legislature to counties...

“Day Of Empathy” At The Capitol To Advocate For Justice For Incarcerated Women

Posted March 29, 2023 • 00:48:01

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, March 28.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi reveals a new final price tag for building...

Anti-F-35 Protestors Stage Day of Action Across Madison

Posted March 28, 2023 • 00:48:32

This is your WORT local news for Monday, March 27.

Anti-F-35 protestors hold a day of action across the city as the jets are set to touch...