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

Candidates Tackle Housing, Public Safety In First Mayoral Debate

Posted February 1, 2023 • 00:48:52

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, January 31.

The three Madison mayoral candidates on the ballot for this spring’s primary election...

Fighting Bob La Follette Plaque Unveiled In State Capitol

Posted January 31, 2023 • 00:47:56

This is your WORT local news for Monday, January 30.

Fighting Bob La Follette gets a plaque in the state capitol,
LGBTQ farmers work...

Debuting "The House Always Wins"

Posted January 27, 2023 • 00:52:33

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 26, 2023:

What's the future of the Lake Monona Waterfront?

Evers Focuses On Mental Health, Increased Local Funding In State Of The State Address

Posted January 26, 2023 • 00:48:31

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, January 25.

Governor Evers gives a glimpse of his proposed 2023 budget at his annual State of...

The Ins And Outs Of The UW Zoological Museum

Posted January 25, 2023 • 00:49:58

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, January 24.

We tour the UW Zoological Museum to learn how it gets animal specimens for research…
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