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

Republicans pass unfunded bills to avoid the governor’s partial veto

Posted June 23, 2025 • 00:48:30

Here's your local news for Monday, June 23, 2025:

We explain why Senate Republicans stripped funding allocations last week from a handful...

State, local electeds celebrate Juneteenth

Posted June 19, 2025 • 00:45:55

Here's your local news for Thursday, June 19, 2025:

We consider security at Wisconsin's Capitol building after the politically-motivated...

Multi-scene hazmat investigation continues in Madison

Posted June 18, 2025 • 00:46:45

Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 18, 2025:

We share the latest on an active hazmat investigation in Madison,
Find out how...

State Supreme Court sides with AG Kaul in separation of powers lawsuit

Posted June 17, 2025 • 00:46:10

Here's your local news for Tuesday, June 17, 2025:

We hear state Republicans' public safety budget priorities,
Meet city of Madison...

Madison joins nationwide "No Kings" protests

Posted June 16, 2025 • 00:48:58

Here's your local news for Monday, June 16, 2025:

We head to this Saturday's "Kick Out the Clowns" rally in downtown Madison,
Hear...