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 CARES program expanding to Sun Prairie

Posted January 30, 2025 • 00:48:30

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 30, 2025:

We get the details on the latest CARES expansion,
Find out how researchers...

Former U.S. Capitol officer visits Wisconsin, condemns January 6 pardons

Posted January 29, 2025 • 00:49:04

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 29, 2025:

We hear from a former police officer who was stationed inside the U.S. Capitol on...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 12

Posted January 29, 2025 • 00:40:20

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 12 on Madison’s north side.

Incumbent alder Amani Latimer...

Local lawmakers hear school safety concerns

Posted January 28, 2025 • 00:47:04

Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 28, 2025:

We attend a community listening session held just over a month after the shooting at...

City attorney seeks council's approval to join future environmental lawsuits

Posted January 27, 2025 • 00:49:31

Here's your local news for Monday, January 27, 2025:

We take a closer look at a resolution that headed this evening to Madison's Sustainability...