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 Area Practices Being Car-free

Posted September 29, 2025 • 00:49:32

Here's your local news for Monday, September 29, 2025:

We find out why some local leaders are practicing a car-free life this week,
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Madison community rallies around Dairy Drive residents

Posted September 25, 2025 • 00:48:50

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 25, 2025:

We find out how Dairy Drive residents and members of the community are preparing...

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany joins governor's race

Posted September 24, 2025 • 00:49:19

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 24, 2025:

We check in on the race for Wisconsin governor...and the ever-expanding field of...

Assembly Republicans announce affordable housing agenda

Posted September 23, 2025 • 00:45:45

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 23, 2025:

We hear Wisconsin Republicans' pitch to make homeownership more affordable,
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Mayor Rhodes-Conway previews 2026 Operating Budget proposal

Posted September 22, 2025 • 00:49:40

Here's your local news for Monday, September 22, 2025:

We hear Mayor Rhodes-Conway's early pitch to expand Madison's investment in homeless...