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

National Democrats rally in Madison for reproductive rights

Posted October 2, 2024 • 00:49:12

Here's your local news for October 2, 2024:

We get the latest statewide polling on the presidential race,
Attend a rally for reproductive...

Trump rallies Republican voters in Waunakee

Posted October 1, 2024 • 00:47:43

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 1, 2024:

We talk to folks waiting in line outside Trump's rally in Waunakee,
Attend the...

Wisconsin municipalities bill candidates for pricey campaign visits

Posted September 30, 2024 • 00:47:16

Here's your local news for Monday, September 30, 2024:

We'll find out how much campaign visits cost Wisconsin municipalities,
Interview...

Voting rights advocates speak out against Wausau Mayor Doug Diny

Posted September 26, 2024 • 00:49:01

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 26, 2024:

We check in on pre-election wrangling across the state,
Learn how a local...

Pro-Palestine activists dispute disciplinary action at UW-Madison

Posted September 25, 2024 • 00:46:31

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 25, 2024:

We head to the Bread and Puppet Circus in Mazomanie,
Speak with a UW-Madison...