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

Why are Wisconsin Supreme Court elections so expensive?

Posted December 3, 2025 • 00:49:44

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 3, 2025:

We'll explain how you can weigh in on the development future of downtown Madison,
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City finance staff project $10.6 million surplus in 2025 budget

Posted December 2, 2025 • 00:47:10

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 2, 2025:

We hear finance leaders' recommendation on how Madison should spend an unexpected budget...

Madison area Starbucks employees join Black Friday picket line

Posted December 1, 2025 • 00:50:18

Here's your local news for Monday, December 1, 2025:

We'll meet some local Starbucks workers taking part in the nationwide strike,
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Madison teachers speak out against salary compression

Posted November 25, 2025 • 00:52:37

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 25, 2025:

We find out why some of Madison's most experienced educators are still waiting for...

Speaker Vos continues to block Medicaid extension for Wisconsin moms

Posted November 24, 2025 • 00:49:16

Here's your local news for Monday, November 24, 2025:

We hear what Wisconsin students and mental health specialists have to say about the...