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

Former Madison clerk broke election laws, Wisconsin Elections Commission finds

Posted July 21, 2025 • 00:48:54

Here's your local news for Monday, July 21, 2025:

We find out how state election officials are responding to the "confluence of errors" at...

Wisconsin Republicans spend millions on legal battles with the governor

Posted July 17, 2025 • 00:47:05

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 17, 2025:

We learn how much private attorneys are paid in the Legislature's partisan battles with...

Madison alders exempt first phase of LakeWay project from referendum

Posted July 16, 2025 • 00:45:30

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 16, 2025:

We detail the history behind a controversial proposal that dominated yesterday's city...

Three finalists in the running for Madison Police Chief

Posted July 15, 2025 • 00:47:55

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 15, 2025:

We share an update on the search for the next chief of the Madison Police Department,
Learn...

'Mother and Child' sculpture unveiled on Madison's east side

Posted July 14, 2025 • 00:49:45

Here's your local news for Monday, July 14, 2025:

We consider the community-building power of public art,
Learn how federal Medicaid...