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

Housing package advances to full city council

Posted July 9, 2025 • 00:49:13

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 9, 2025:

We share the latest on a housing package that's headed to the full city council next...

Public weighs in on long-delayed parole program

Posted July 8, 2025 • 00:47:49

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 8, 2025:

We check the progress on a parole program that's taken the Department of Corrections eleven...

State budget gets mixed reviews from child care advocates

Posted July 7, 2025 • 00:49:56

Here's your local news for Monday, July 7, 2025:

We put Wisconsin's new budget under the microscope, with help from WisPolitics editor JR...

Governor Evers signs next state budget

Posted July 3, 2025 • 00:48:10

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 3, 2025:

We explain why the governor rushed to sign Wisconsin's next budget,
Outline an...

Wisconsin Senate battles over UW System budget

Posted July 2, 2025 • 00:47:43

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 2, 2025:

We outline some state budget amendments rejected in the Senate's marathon floor session...