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

WORT heads to the polls

Posted November 9, 2022 • 00:51:44

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, 2022 • 00:52:13

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, 2022 • 00:50:29

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, 2022 • 00:47:47

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, 2022 • 00:48:40

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

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