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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"We are living in new territory," immigration attorneys say on second Trump presidency

Posted May 12, 202500:49:20

Here's your local news for Monday, May 12, 2025:

  • We get the details on three criminal justice bills making their way through the state Legislature,
  • Check...

Assembly committee hearing devolves into chaos

Posted May 8, 202500:51:33

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 8, 2025:

  • We share an inside look into this afternoon's state budget meeting,
  • Outline what...

Wisconsin lawmakers gear up for state budget process

Posted May 7, 202500:47:08

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 7, 2025:

  • We hear how UW-Madison student activists are faring, one year after the Gaza solidarity...

Mother Fool’s crash renews calls for action

Posted May 6, 202500:48:42

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 6, 2025:

  • We visit a Willy Street business just days after a vehicle collided with their storefront,
  • Learn...

Hundreds join "Day Without Immigrants" rally in Madison

Posted May 5, 202500:50:24

Here's your local news for Monday, May 5, 2025:

  • We head to downtown Madison for this year's Day Without Immigrants march,
  • Learn how...