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

Dane County’s pick for Human Services director declines job

Posted February 10, 2025 • 00:48:45

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

We outline Dane County leaders' dueling press releases last week on the search for...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 4

Posted February 7, 2025 • 00:46:46

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 4 in downtown Madison.

Incumbent alder Mike Verveer faces...

City planners make strides on long-awaited, downtown development

Posted February 6, 2025 • 00:49:25

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

We share an update on the Brayton Lot development project,
Interview a candidate...

Protesters reject Musk, Project 2025, and Trump actions

Posted February 5, 2025 • 00:46:13

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

We attend two protests in one day,
Interview Madison's longest-serving alder...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 2

Posted February 4, 2025 • 00:32:00

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 2 in downtown Madison.

Current alder Juliana Bennett...