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

Local officials celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted October 6, 2025 • 00:51:15

Here's your local news for Monday, October 6, 2025:

We head to Monona Terrace for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, where local leaders...

Dane County’s 2026 executive budget seeks to bridge $31 million gap

Posted October 2, 2025 • 00:49:28

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 2, 2025:

We'll outline some of the cost-saving measures in County Executive Agard's spending...

Wisconsin Democrats seek to lift abortion restrictions

Posted October 1, 2025 • 00:48:40

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 1, 2025:

We head to Madison's Rennebohm Park for a press conference opposing the Line 5 reroute,
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Madison education leaders vote to raise their own pay

Posted September 30, 2025 • 00:47:20

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 30, 2025:

We hear Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's latest preview of her 2026 operating budget proposal,
Outline...

Madison Area Practices Being Car-free

Posted September 29, 2025 • 00:49:32

Here's your local news for Monday, September 29, 2025:

We find out why some local leaders are practicing a car-free life this week,
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