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

“Real ID” enforcement kicks off this spring

Posted March 4, 2025 • 00:48:50

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 4, 2025:

We find out why Democrats are backing a state-level stopgap against sudden freezes in...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 15

Posted March 3, 2025 • 00:14:34

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 15 on Madison’s east side.

Current alder Dina Nina...

GOP bill would force Wisconsin counties to comply with ICE

Posted March 3, 2025 • 00:49:49

Here's your local news for Monday, March 3, 2025:

We find out how a Republican-authored bill would force Wisconsin counties to comply with...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 7

Posted February 27, 2025 • 00:34:07

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 7 on Madison’s southwest side.

Current alder Nasra...

Senator Tammy Baldwin sounds alarm on Republican budget bill

Posted February 27, 2025 • 00:48:55

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

We check in with Senator Tammy Baldwin, after Tuesday's narrow vote in the House...