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

Metro Transit’s general manager to leave this spring

Posted April 3, 2025 • 00:52:14

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

We meet the newcomer elected to Madison's school board on Tuesday,
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All eyes on Wisconsin as voters elect Susan Crawford

Posted April 2, 2025 • 00:50:09

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

We have the results from yesterday's election, which include a drubbing for Republicans...

City council races flooded with real estate cash

Posted April 1, 2025 • 00:46:52

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

We follow the money in this spring's race for city council,
Hear Wisconsin Congressman...

Advocates push for prison reform as lawmakers begin budget talks

Posted March 31, 2025 • 00:48:47

Here's your local news for Monday, March 31, 2025:

We hear advocates' wish list for the next biennial budget,
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Madison's new legislative lobbyist talks strategy

Posted March 27, 2025 • 00:47:06

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 27, 2025:

We learn how Madison's new lobbyist plans to advance the city's interests in the state...