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

“Everything is just in the air" — Homelessness advocates rally at Capitol

Posted November 2, 2022 • 00:47:47

Here's your local news for November 2, 2022:

Advocates rally at the Capitol to find solutions for a chronic problem: homelessness;...

Rats Invade Emerson Neighborhood In Northeast Madison

Posted November 1, 2022 • 00:48:40

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, November 1.

Madison's 20-23 budget deliberations continue with city employees potentially seeing...

Sheriff Kalvin Barrett Takes On Anthony Hamilton For Dane County Sheriff

Posted October 31, 2022 • 00:49:29

This is your WORT local news for Monday, October 31.

We break down the two candidates running for Dane County Sheriff,
A new report...

Healthcare Workers March for Abortion Rights

Posted October 28, 2022 • 00:51:26

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, October 27.

Healthcare workers and medical students march through downtown to tell state Republicans...

How The Uihlein’s Became A Conservative Superpower

Posted October 26, 2022 • 00:49:24

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, October 26.

Senator Tammy Baldwin and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh come to DeForest to tout union...