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

Statewide referendum asks Wisconsinites to bar “non-citizens” from voting

Posted October 29, 2024 • 00:47:20

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 29, 2024:

We'll take a closer look at the statewide referendum on next week's ballot,
Interview...

Madison’s Independent Monitor now accepting the public’s police complaints

Posted October 28, 2024 • 00:48:21

Here's your local news for Monday, October 28, 2024:

We share an update on Madison's police oversight efforts,
Find out why customers...

Immigrants contributing to revival of the Great Lakes region, new report finds

Posted October 24, 2024 • 00:46:41

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 24, 2024:

We learn more about the Northern Lights,
Find out why advocates say a federal...

Gun-related deaths on the rise in Wisconsin

Posted October 23, 2024 • 00:48:49

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 23, 2024:

We get the latest data on gun-related deaths in Wisconsin,
Hear about private...

In-person early voting kicks off in Wisconsin

Posted October 22, 2024 • 00:48:20

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 22, 2024:

We head to an in-person early voting site in Madison,
Hear the story behind...