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

City Cracks Down On Their Own Voting Sign Placement

Posted October 25, 2022 • 00:48:26

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, October 25.

More than 1,000 Madisonians cast their 2022 ballots today, the first day of early voting...

Sabrina Madison Named New District 17 Alder

Posted October 24, 2022 • 00:49:16

This is your WORT local news for Monday, October 24.

The state’s top energy provider seeks to raise their rates,
Sabrina Madison...

International Coalition Calls On Biden To End F-35 Program

Posted October 20, 2022 • 00:50:17

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, October 20.

An international coalition of anti-F35 activists call on President Biden to put an...

“Theocratic Fascist” To Give Anti-Trans Talk At UW-Memorial Union

Posted October 19, 2022 • 00:50:38

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, October 19.

The city’s Landmarks Commission holds up a housing development that’s received...

Wisconsin School Districts Will Ask Voters To Raise Revenue Limits

Posted October 19, 2022 • 00:48:08

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, October 18.

School districts across Wisconsin are asking voters to raise their revenue limits…
The...