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

Madison's new legislative lobbyist talks strategy

Posted March 27, 2025 • 00:47:06

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 27, 2025:

We learn how Madison's new lobbyist plans to advance the city's interests in the state...

Madison leaders declare March 31st Trans Day of Visibility

Posted March 26, 2025 • 00:48:34

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 26, 2025:

We look forward to Trans Day of Visibility,
Sit down with an incumbent alder...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 20

Posted March 26, 2025 • 01:17:23

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 20 on Madison’s southwest side.

Alder Harrington-McKinney...

Train advocates support state funding for passenger rail

Posted March 25, 2025 • 00:52:12

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 25, 2025:

We check in on the race for Dane County Executive ahead of Election Day,
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Staggered alder elections begin this April

Posted March 24, 2025 • 00:49:17

Here's your local news for Monday, March 24, 2025:

We look ahead to the April 1st election, which will set up a new schedule for the length...