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

Staggered alder elections begin this April

Posted March 24, 2025 • 00:49:17

Here's your local news for Monday, March 24, 2025:

We look ahead to the April 1st election, which will set up a new schedule for the length...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 17

Posted March 21, 2025 • 00:50:59

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 17 on Madison’s north side.

Incumbent alder Sabrina...

Children's Museum; Public Libraries supported by agency to be dismantled

Posted March 20, 2025 • 00:50:49

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 20, 2025:

We find out what the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services means...

Early voting numbers in Madison set new record

Posted March 19, 2025 • 00:45:17

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 19, 2025:

We find out why clean energy sources could be the best way to meet rising demand for...

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 19

Posted March 19, 2025 • 00:53:08

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 19 on Madison’s west side.

Incumbent alder John Guequierre...