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 lawmakers make progress on state budget

Posted July 1, 2025 • 00:47:02

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 1, 2025:

We outline the latest partisan debate over the state budget,
Consider the future...

Madison Queer Liberation March brings politics back to Pride

Posted June 30, 2025 • 00:47:37

Here's your local news for Monday, June 30, 2025:

We find out why victim service providers are sounding the alarm on the Legislature's proposed...

City budget engagement session centers affordable, safe housing

Posted June 26, 2025 • 00:50:25

Here's your local news for Thursday, June 26, 2025:

We attend a city budget engagement session at the Black Business Hub,
Hear the...

Housing development near Beltline clears first hurdle

Posted June 25, 2025 • 00:47:39

Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 25, 2025:

We get the details on a bid to revitalize the western corner of Capitol Square,
Hear...

State Supreme Court upholds Wisconsin's Spills Law

Posted June 24, 2025 • 00:48:05

Here's your local news for Tuesday, June 24, 2025:

We hear how federal decision making could impact the city of Madison,
Check in...