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

In-person early voting kicks off in Wisconsin

Posted October 22, 2024 • 00:48:20

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 22, 2024:

We head to an in-person early voting site in Madison,
Hear the story behind...

Baldwin and Hovde spar in first and only U.S. Senate debate

Posted October 21, 2024 • 00:48:07

Here's your local news for Monday, October 21, 2024:

We share the highlights from Friday's U.S. Senate debate,
Learn how Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Policy Forum finds Madison's budget referendum would be a temporary fix

Posted October 18, 2024 • 00:47:28

Here's your Local News for Thursday, October 17, 2024:

We find out why local officials recommend election preparedness,
Discuss Madison's...

Madison finance leaders question success of police oversight efforts

Posted October 16, 2024 • 00:51:42

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 16, 2024:

We'll hear why Madison's Independent Monitor says the mayor's budget is a death knell...

Madisonians push back against proposed budget cuts for police oversight agencies

Posted October 15, 2024 • 00:46:39

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 15, 2024:

We'll explore how school funding issues statewide could impact school nurses,
Get...