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

It's May Day! May Day!

Posted May 1, 2025 • 00:49:25

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 1—

Local utilities are requesting rate increases,
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City leaders to consider harsher penalty for attacks on bus drivers

Posted April 30, 2025 • 00:50:29

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

We get the details on a proposal responding to the recent rash of attacks on Madison...

Lapses in training and communication to blame for uncounted ballots, city report finds

Posted April 29, 2025 • 00:47:52

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

We outline the findings in an internal investigation of Madison's uncounted absentee...

Protesters speak out against Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest

Posted April 28, 2025 • 00:48:04

Here's your local news for Monday, April 28, 2025:

We catch you up on what's happened since Judge Hannah Dugan's high profile arrest on Friday,
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Student homelessness hits a record high, new report finds

Posted April 24, 2025 • 00:50:00

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 24, 2025:

We find out why the Beacon unexpectedly closed all day yesterday,
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