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

What’s with the referendum on the April 1st ballot?

Posted March 17, 2025 • 00:47:00

Here's your local news for Monday, March 17, 2025:

We hear from opponents and supporters of the constitutional amendment on next month's...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 16

Posted March 14, 2025 • 00:36:01

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 16 on Madison’s far east side.

Current alder Jael Currie...

New children's book celebrates Vel Phillips' legacy

Posted March 13, 2025 • 00:48:16

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 13, 2025:

We learn how a new book is introducing the next generation to a Wisconsin trailblazer,
Meet...

Madison city clerk placed on leave ahead of spring election

Posted March 12, 2025 • 00:48:41

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 12, 2025:

We sit down with Madison's interim city clerk, appointed to the job just three weeks...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 13

Posted March 12, 2025 • 00:28:52

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 13 on Madison’s west side.

Incumbent alder Tag Evers...