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 15

Posted March 3, 2025 • 00:14:34

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 15 on Madison’s east side.

Current alder Dina Nina...

GOP bill would force Wisconsin counties to comply with ICE

Posted March 3, 2025 • 00:49:49

Here's your local news for Monday, March 3, 2025:

We find out how a Republican-authored bill would force Wisconsin counties to comply with...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 7

Posted February 27, 2025 • 00:34:07

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 7 on Madison’s southwest side.

Current alder Nasra...

Senator Tammy Baldwin sounds alarm on Republican budget bill

Posted February 27, 2025 • 00:48:55

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

We check in with Senator Tammy Baldwin, after Tuesday's narrow vote in the House...

Madison voices shed light on federal government's scope

Posted February 26, 2025 • 00:52:02

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 26, 2025:

We break partially with our format to deliver a special on the scale and scope of...