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

"She was a fighter," hundreds celebrate new sculpture honoring Vel Phillips

Posted July 29, 2024 • 00:47:59

Here's your local news for Monday, July 29, 2024:

We hear what local Democrats have to say about the Harris campaign,
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"Crime is down," say Madison city leaders

Posted July 25, 2024 • 00:46:16

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 25, 2024:

We hear Madison's latest crime stats,
Take a closer look at the August 13 voter...

"I'm with her," Madison artist Lilada Gee declares on new Harris '24 yard signs

Posted July 24, 2024 • 00:47:54

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 24, 2024:

We ask Madisonians what they think about Biden's history-making announcement on Sunday,
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“This is a surge of energy," Dems say of VP Harris' candidacy

Posted July 23, 2024 • 00:48:00

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 23, 2024:

We check in on Wisconsin's Democratic Party after this weekend's historic shake-up,
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SPECIAL: Showcasing work from our Summer News Fellows

Posted July 22, 2024 • 00:46:25

Last month, our Summer News Collaborative kicked off. The pilot project...