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

Madison school board debates raises and benefits

Posted August 12, 2025 • 00:49:40

Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 12, 2025:

We find out why Madison's Plan Commission delayed action yesterday on an ordinance that...

Fake Bakery fosters creativity at Madison Public Library

Posted August 11, 2025 • 00:47:45

Here's your local news for Monday, August 11, 2025:

We head to Central Library to make a fake cake,
Get the details on the long history...

Dane County reschedules outdoor warning siren test after yesterday’s failure

Posted August 7, 2025 • 00:47:26

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 7, 2025:

We get the details on yesterday's failed outdoor warning siren test,
Meet Madison's...

Madison alders approve new crisis prevention priorities

Posted August 6, 2025 • 00:47:26

Here's your local news for Wednesday, August 6, 2025:

We find how out the city's Community Development Division wants to invest in crisis...

State health officials urge Wisconsinites to get vaccinated

Posted August 5, 2025 • 00:45:57

Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 5, 2025:

We get the details on Wisconsin's first confirmed measles cases of the year,
Gear...