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

State health officials urge Wisconsinites to get vaccinated

Posted August 5, 2025 • 00:45:57

Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 5, 2025:

We get the details on Wisconsin's first confirmed measles cases of the year,
Gear...

Madison leaders to consider stronger tree protections

Posted August 4, 2025 • 00:50:06

Here's your local news for Monday, August 4, 2025:

We find out what Governor Evers has to say about partisan redistricting ahead of the midterms,
Outline...

Common Cause weighs in on national “gerrymandering wildfire”

Posted July 31, 2025 • 00:47:54

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 31, 2025:

We hear a pro-democracy watchdog's solution for partisan gerrymandering,
Find...

Madison's CARES hits 10,000 call milestone

Posted July 30, 2025 • 00:48:45

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 30, 2025:

We'll find out why DoorDash and Uber are lobbying in favor of a bill headed to Governor...

ACLU of Wisconsin raises alarm on ICE detention in county jails

Posted July 29, 2025 • 00:48:54

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 29, 2025:

We get the details on Madison's mid-year budget outlook,
Outline some of the city's...