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

Madison mourns Tony Robinson Jr., ten years later

Posted March 10, 2025 • 00:51:20

Here's your local news for Monday, March 10, 2025:

We meet some protesters backing a Tesla boycott,
Hear from scientists who rallied...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 14

Posted March 8, 2025 • 00:38:10

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 14 on Madison’s southside.

Incumbent alder Isadore...

Madison voters seek compensation for uncounted November ballots

Posted March 6, 2025 • 00:50:55

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 6, 2025:

We share details on a class action lawsuit filed today, after nearly 200 Madison ballots...

UW-Madison leadership urges drop in grad school admissions

Posted March 5, 2025 • 00:49:27

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 5, 2025:

We hear UW-Madison's policy regarding on-campus ICE arrests,
Meet a candidate...

“Real ID” enforcement kicks off this spring

Posted March 4, 2025 • 00:48:50

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 4, 2025:

We find out why Democrats are backing a state-level stopgap against sudden freezes in...