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 interim independent police monitor to be announced soon

Posted November 17, 2025 • 00:48:36

Here's your local news for Monday, November 17, 2025:

We get to know the three finalists vying for an interim leadership role in Madison's...

The fight for affordable health care isn't over, Senator Baldwin says

Posted November 13, 2025 • 00:49:01

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 13, 2025:

We hear Senator Baldwin's plan to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, a measure...

Madison alders debate police oversight funding ahead of budget vote

Posted November 12, 2025 • 00:51:20

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 12, 2025:

We'll get the details on a last-minute amendment that dominated budget deliberations...

Verona Common Council votes against Flock camera contract extension

Posted November 11, 2025 • 00:49:46

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 11, 2025:

We explain why Verona city leaders decided to cut ties with a third-party surveillance...

MMSD raises awareness about student homelessness

Posted November 10, 2025 • 00:51:34

Here's your local news for Monday, November 10, 2025:

We'll share the mission behind a 1,500-ribbon display in downtown Madison,
Hear...