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

Congress searching for compromise on ACA tax credits, Senator Baldwin says

Posted November 20, 2025 • 00:50:25

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 20, 2025:

We talk health care tax credits and the Epstein files with Democratic U.S. Senator...

QTS Data Centers announces research partnership with UW-Madison

Posted November 19, 2025 • 00:50:48

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 19, 2025:

We head to a public hearing on the Dane County Regional Airport's latest efforts...

Wisconsin lawmakers fast-track bill to legalize online sports betting

Posted November 18, 2025 • 00:47:40

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 18, 2025:

We hear what party leaders had to say ahead of today's floor session in the state...

Madison’s interim independent police monitor to be announced soon

Posted November 17, 2025 • 00:48:36

Here's your local news for Monday, November 17, 2025:

We get to know the three finalists vying for an interim leadership role in Madison's...

The fight for affordable health care isn't over, Senator Baldwin says

Posted November 13, 2025 • 00:49:01

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 13, 2025:

We hear Senator Baldwin's plan to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, a measure...