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

State Superintendent Underly joins hearing on teacher sexual misconduct

Posted November 5, 2025 • 00:51:01

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 4, 2025:

We hear Superintendent Jill Underly's pitch to address teacher sexual misconduct and...

Local food pantries feel the pressure of SNAP stoppage

Posted November 4, 2025 • 00:50:05

Here's your local news for Monday, November 3, 2025:

We check in with Dane County food pantries amid the federal chaos,
Hear locals'...

RSVP of Dane County grapples with funding uncertainty

Posted October 31, 2025 • 00:50:55

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 30, 2025:

We'll outline what's at stake locally as federal lawmakers weigh cuts to AmeriCorps...

Madison alders back street reconstruction project despite cost to residents

Posted October 30, 2025 • 00:47:35

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 29, 2025:

We get the details on two much-debated items that earned unanimous approval in last...

Department of Corrections clears first hurdle for reorganization

Posted October 29, 2025 • 00:49:33

In this show:

The Building Commission approves the funds for planning a rework for correctional facilities across the state
A local...