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

Checking in on Monona's former friary

Posted October 11, 2022 • 00:45:04

Here are your local news headlines for Tuesday, October 11:

A project to steer development of the former San Damiano friary...

John Tate II Named Madison’s First Independent Police Monitor.

Posted October 10, 2022 • 00:49:25

This is your WORT local news for Monday, October 10.

The city of Madison names their first Independent Police Monitor,
It’s Indigenous...

Waukesha County Judge Rules “Ballot Spoiling” Illegal

Posted October 6, 2022 • 00:48:27

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, October 6.

A Wisconsin judge rules ballot spoiling illegal,
The race for Wisconsin’s...

Jenny Holzer Turns Shuttered Ballot Drop Boxes Into Art

Posted October 5, 2022 • 00:50:46

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, October 5.

Madison’s now shuttered absentee ballot drop-boxes get a new life as public art,
Wisconsin...

Special Session On Ballot Initiatives Lasts 15 Seconds In State Senate

Posted October 4, 2022 • 00:48:51

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, October 4.

The Wisconsin Legisature's special session to allow ballot initiatives in the state...