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

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...

Madison leaders "cut the ribbon" on new Bus Rapid Transit system

Posted September 24, 2024 • 00:49:54

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 24, 2024:

We get the latest on BRT after its official launch Sunday,
Find out why a...

Vice President Harris rallies Madison voters

Posted September 23, 2024 • 00:47:44

Here's your local news for Monday, September 23, 2024:

We share an inside look at the Harris rally on Friday,
Attend a candidate...

WORT Audio Special: Tracking Competition and Dialogue in Assembly District 51

Posted September 19, 2024 • 00:27:00

It’s a Monday night in downtown Mount Horeb. Inside Brix Cider, a farm-to-table restaurant with a homestyle feel, people are snacking as they wait...

Loved ones await answers for Fitchburg police shooting, killing of Kevin Price

Posted September 19, 2024 • 00:47:29

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 19, 2024:

We get the details on a new convenience store coming to Willy Street,
Learn...