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

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 16

Posted March 14, 2025 • 00:36:01

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 16 on Madison’s far east side.

Current alder Jael Currie...

New children's book celebrates Vel Phillips' legacy

Posted March 13, 2025 • 00:48:16

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 13, 2025:

We learn how a new book is introducing the next generation to a Wisconsin trailblazer,
Meet...

Madison city clerk placed on leave ahead of spring election

Posted March 12, 2025 • 00:48:41

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 12, 2025:

We sit down with Madison's interim city clerk, appointed to the job just three weeks...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 13

Posted March 12, 2025 • 00:28:52

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 13 on Madison’s west side.

Incumbent alder Tag Evers...

UW-Madison students stage walk-out in support of Mahmoud Khalil

Posted March 11, 2025 • 00:45:25

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 11, 2025:

We head to Library Mall for a walk-out in solidarity with Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia...