WORT Local News

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WORT heads to the polls

Posted November 9, 202200:51:44

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 8 - Election Day!


  • We fan out to polling sites across Madison to speak with voters...

Campaigns Rally Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Posted November 8, 202200:52:13

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 7.

  • Candidates and political figures flock to Dane County for one final push before election...

Michels Stops In Dane County Days Before Fall Election

Posted November 3, 202200:50:29

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, November 3.

  • GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels stops in Dane County days ahead of the fall...

“Everything is just in the air" — Homelessness advocates rally at Capitol

Posted November 2, 202200:47:47

Here's your local news for November 2, 2022:


  • Advocates rally at the Capitol to find solutions for a chronic problem: homelessness;...

Rats Invade Emerson Neighborhood In Northeast Madison

Posted November 1, 202200:48:40

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 1.

  • Madison's 20-23 budget deliberations continue with city employees potentially seeing...