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

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 17

Posted March 21, 2025 • 00:50:59

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 17 on Madison’s north side.

Incumbent alder Sabrina...

Children's Museum; Public Libraries supported by agency to be dismantled

Posted March 20, 2025 • 00:50:49

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 20, 2025:

We find out what the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services means...

Early voting numbers in Madison set new record

Posted March 19, 2025 • 00:45:17

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 19, 2025:

We find out why clean energy sources could be the best way to meet rising demand for...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 19

Posted March 19, 2025 • 00:53:08

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 19 on Madison’s west side.

Incumbent alder John Guequierre...

Trump's tariffs chaos brings down dairy prices

Posted March 18, 2025 • 00:44:50

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 18, 2025:

We get the details on a new study examining the homicide rates for Indigenous women and...