WORT Local News

Mar 08 2025 300 ep. 50 mins 6

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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.

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Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 14

Mar 08 2025 38 mins

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 14 on Madison’s southside.Incumbent alder Isadore Knox Jr. faces a familiar opponent this spring in Noah Lieberman. The pair also squared off in 2023 – a contest that resulted in a tie and was decided in alder Knox Jr.’s favor when his name was pulled out of a bag.Southside voters will select their ne

Madison voters seek compensation for uncounted November ballots

Mar 06 2025 50 mins

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 6, 2025:* We share details on a class action lawsuit filed today, after nearly 200 Madison ballots were misplaced in the November election,* Hear how an incumbent alder plans to continue police oversight efforts in the city,* Spread the word about a local workforce development program,* Explore career opportunities in renewable energy,* Ta

UW-Madison leadership urges drop in grad school admissions

Mar 05 2025 49 mins

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 5, 2025:* We hear UW-Madison's policy regarding on-campus ICE arrests,* Meet a candidate running for city council who's urging southside voters to stay engaged in local politics,* Discuss a recent memo from UW-Madison leaders advising a drop in grad school admissions,* Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,* Trav

“Real ID” enforcement kicks off this spring

Mar 04 2025 48 mins

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 federal funding,* Share the details on a "Real ID" rollout happening this spring,* Consider rising consumer interest in protein-rich foods and supplements,* Describe some youth education programs at the Dane County Humane Society,* And much more.

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 15

Mar 03 2025 14 mins

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 15 on Madison’s east side.Current alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford has represented the area since 2023. She suspended her re-election campaign in January and backed her would-be challenger Ryan Koglin.Koglin is a small business owner and the board president of the SASY Neighborhood Association.Now esse

GOP bill would force Wisconsin counties to comply with ICE

Mar 03 2025 49 mins

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 ICE,* Meet a newcomer who's headed for the city council, after the incumbent alder suspended her re-election campaign,* Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,* Celebrate the birthday of a popular children's book author,* Tast

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 7

Feb 27 2025 34 mins

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 7 on Madison’s southwest side.Current alder Nasra Wehelie isn’t running for another term, after serving for four years on the council.Her husband Abdirahman Siad is vying to take her place this spring and faces one opponent in Badri Lankella. Southwest side voters will select their next alder on April 1

Senator Tammy Baldwin sounds alarm on Republican budget bill

Feb 27 2025 48 mins

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 approving a Republican-authored budget bill,* Sit down with a Common Council candidate who wants to streamline city government,* Share some takeaways from a recent open meetings ruling,* Tell you where there's still ice to fish on,* Hear how Madi

Madison voices shed light on federal government's scope

Feb 26 2025 52 mins

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 26, 2025:* We break partially with our format to deliver a special on the scale and scope of federal government,* Discuss the declining enrollment of Native American students in the UW System,* Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,* Travel back in time to 1967,* And much more.

Federal funding freeze impacts local climate projects

Feb 25 2025 45 mins

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 25, 2025:* We learn how the Trump Administration's funding freezes have impacted some climate projects in Wisconsin,* Find out why a city council candidate is calling for more economic development,* Share The Milkweed's recent story about toxic cattle feed,* Visit a vegan spot in downtown Madison,* Explain how owls track their prey,* And