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

Ahead of population surge, Madison city council weighs structural changes

Posted March 11, 2026 • 00:50:01

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 11, 2026:

We find out why the Madison Common Council is looking inwards as it prepares for two...

Wisconsin’s childhood vaccination rate continues downward trend

Posted March 10, 2026 • 00:50:21

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 10, 2026:

We find out why fewer Wisconsin children are getting vaccinated on schedule,
Meet...

Madison, Dane County clerks tout speedier ballot printing process

Posted March 9, 2026 • 00:50:24

Here's your local news for Monday, March 9, 2026:

We hear how Dane County's new ballot printing vendor is speeding up election prep,
Explain...

Proposed Regent Street redesign garners mixed responses

Posted March 5, 2026 • 00:51:04

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 5, 2026:

We hear city staff's pitch to alleviate the traffic and pedestrian problems on Regent...

Madison school board gets progress update on special education plan

Posted March 4, 2026 • 00:50:23

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 4, 2026:

We learn how MMSD is fine-tuning its support for students with IEPs,
Explain...