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

Republicans push for “only citizens can vote” law

Posted September 18, 2024 • 00:49:49

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 18, 2024:

We take a closer look at the U.S. SAVE Act,
Find out why environmental...

Madison leaders unveil new, electric garbage trucks

Posted September 17, 2024 • 00:47:52

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 17, 2024:

We check out the city's new, electric garbage trucks,
Find out why consumer...

City official says "no one-size-fits-all solution" to basement flooding

Posted September 16, 2024 • 00:46:50

Here's your local news for Monday, September 16, 2024:

We get the details on an initiative that's battling food insecurity - and climate...

Dane County kicks off 2025 budget process

Posted September 12, 2024 • 00:48:51

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 12, 2024:

We find out how a newly expanded program is looking to protect undocumented workers,
Get...

Here's how Madison watched the debate

Posted September 11, 2024 • 00:50:02

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 11, 2024:

We attend three debate watch parties in the Madison area,
Interview the...