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.

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Recent Episodes

"The Wild West of Public Records"

Posted August 20, 2020 • 00:49:35

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, August 20th, 2020: A Dane County Board Committee meeting took an unexpected turn on Tuesday, we take a look...

As DNC Enters Day Three, Trump Counter-Programming Continues

Posted August 19, 2020 • 00:50:43

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, August 19th, 2020: It’s day three of the Democratic National Convention, Police reform measures continue...

At The DNC, Centrists And Progressives Present A United Front

Posted August 18, 2020 • 00:49:49

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, August 18th, 2020: The numbers on last week’s partisan primary are still rolling in, Congressman Mark Pocan...

"How do you watch a taped speech?”

Posted August 17, 2020 • 00:51:44

Here's your WORT Local News for Monday, August 17th, 2020: The DNC kicked off in Milwaukee today, Wisconsin’s Natural Resources board delayed a vote...

"The Land the Constitution Forgot"

Posted August 13, 2020 • 00:48:45

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, August 13th, 2020: The Mayor addresses gun violence as an 11-year victim passes away today, Wisconsin’s...