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

Wisconsin Democrats introduce “Kids First” package

Posted September 12, 2025 • 00:48:39

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 11, 2025:

We'll outline Wisconsin Democrats' education agenda,
Untangle Line 5's complicated...

Widely-used insecticide harms pollinators, experts say

Posted September 11, 2025 • 00:48:25

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 10, 2025:

We detail Madison leaders' latest proposal to promote more housing in the city,
Learn...

Assembly Republicans unveil education agenda

Posted September 10, 2025 • 00:49:46

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 9, 2025:

We find out why a contingent of high school athletes showed up at yesterday's Board...

Social Security protesters call out repercussions of funding cuts

Posted September 9, 2025 • 00:49:35

Here's your local news for Monday, September 8, 2025:

We head to a protest outside the Odana Road Social Security office,
Consider...

State Democrats are lockstep in repealing Walker-era labor laws

Posted September 5, 2025 • 00:49:20

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 4, 2025:

We get the details on a package of bills that seeks to strengthen protections for...