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

Madison's ballot drop boxes are back in business

Posted August 6, 2024 • 00:49:50

Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 6, 2024:

We attend the grand re-opening of Madison's ballot drop boxes,
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Madison bus riders share opinions on new routes

Posted August 5, 2024 • 00:45:05

Here's your local news for Monday, August 5, 2024:

We'll hear what Madison bus riders have to say about the new routes,
Get Wisconsin's...

"Wisconsin's first comic shop" still going strong

Posted August 1, 2024 • 00:48:36

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 1, 2024:

We visit "Wisconsin's first comic shop,"
Hear how a new grant fund could help...

“Our youth are in an alarming and profound mental health crisis," says state Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly

Posted July 31, 2024 • 00:48:41

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 31, 2024:

We'll get the details on Madison's new air monitoring program,
Hear the latest...

DCHS says belted kingfisher is on the mend

Posted July 30, 2024 • 00:48:30

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 30, 2024:

We hear the latest report on housing in Wisconsin,
Learn how civic engagement...