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

Mayoral Candidates Go Head-To-Head On Housing, Debt Levels

Posted March 1, 2023 • 00:34:45

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

A new city of Madison program looks to help low-income residents pay part of their...

Caregivers, Adults With Disabilities Weigh In On Caregiver Crisis

Posted February 28, 2023 • 00:38:25

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

State lawmakers celebrate Black History Month and look at how climate change furthers...

Disabilities Committee Looks For Solutions To Caregiver Crisis

Posted February 24, 2023 • 00:50:26

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, February 23.

A Madison alder is sounding the alarm about the ongoing caregiver crisis,
A...

The winners and losers of yesterday's spring primary

Posted February 22, 2023 • 00:54:17

On your local news for Wednesday, February 22, we recap the results of last night's primary election which saw "unprecedented" turnout in Dane County.

Madison Residents Hit The Polls

Posted February 22, 2023 • 00:46:35

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, February 21. Happy Election Day!

Madison voters turned out today to make their voice heard in today’s...