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

Metro Transit’s “Learn & Ride” event seeks to demystify BRT

Posted August 28, 2025 • 00:50:30

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 28, 2025:

We share an update on Bus Rapid Transit, nearly a year after the city launched its...

Madison's Plan Commission unanimously backs tree protection ordinance

Posted August 27, 2025 • 00:48:24

Here's your local news for Wednesday, August 27, 2025:

We'll outline the next steps for a proposal that seeks to strengthen Madison's tree...

Wisconsin Farmers Union sounds the alarm on USDA “reorganization” plan

Posted August 26, 2025 • 00:49:34

Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 26, 2025:

We get the details on MMSD's performance objectives for the next academic year,
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Demonstrators outside governor’s mansion demand action on prison reform

Posted August 25, 2025 • 00:48:12

Here's your local news for Monday, August 25, 2025:

We find out why prison reform advocates say there's still time for Governor Evers to...

Trump-ordered refiring of Michigan coal plant comes at a cost for Wisconsinites

Posted August 21, 2025 • 00:48:40

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 21, 2025:

We find out why the Trump regime's order extending the life of a Michigan coal plant...