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

Governor Tony Evers not seeking re-election in 2026

Posted July 24, 2025 • 00:51:29

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 24, 2025:

We share a big update on the 2026 gubernatorial race,
Get the details on Marquette...

Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces legislation to lower household costs

Posted July 23, 2025 • 00:50:48

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 23, 2025:

We hear Senator Baldwin's plan to lower the cost of housing, child care, and household...

"20 is Plenty" officially launches in Madison

Posted July 22, 2025 • 00:47:28

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 22, 2025:

We detail the city's latest "Vision Zero" rollout,
Learn how Madison is using...

Former Madison clerk broke election laws, Wisconsin Elections Commission finds

Posted July 21, 2025 • 00:48:54

Here's your local news for Monday, July 21, 2025:

We find out how state election officials are responding to the "confluence of errors" at...

Wisconsin Republicans spend millions on legal battles with the governor

Posted July 17, 2025 • 00:47:05

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 17, 2025:

We learn how much private attorneys are paid in the Legislature's partisan battles with...