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 school board gets progress update on special education plan

Posted March 4, 2026 • 00:50:23

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 4, 2026:

We learn how MMSD is fine-tuning its support for students with IEPs,
Explain...

Governor Evers calls special session to ban partisan gerrymandering

Posted March 3, 2026 • 00:49:37

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 3, 2026:

We hear the governor's pitch to make fair voting maps permanent in Wisconsin,
Learn...

Wisconsin school districts sue Legislature over "inadequate funding"

Posted March 2, 2026 • 00:50:48

Here's your local news for Monday, March 2, 2026:

We get the scoop on a new lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's school funding system,
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Dane County jail consolidation “a tough project,” staff say in progress update

Posted February 26, 2026 • 00:50:20

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 26, 2026:

We find out why construction on the jail consolidation project is running behind...

Probe of external influences in DOJ a “partisan stunt,” Attorney General Kaul says

Posted February 25, 2026 • 00:51:46

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 25, 2026:

We detail Attorney General Kaul's clash this morning with the GOP legislators leading...