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

Abortion pill restrictions on pause, for now

Posted May 6, 2026 • 00:49:37

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 5, 2026:

We hear what's next for the Odana Hills Golf Course redesign,
Find out why sustainable...

Madison's Day Without Immigrants rally draws thousands

Posted May 5, 2026 • 00:50:07

Here's your local news for Monday, May 4, 2026:

We find out why the Madison Police Department credits community partners for the city's declining...

Ridglan Farms sells 1,500 beagles to animal rescue groups

Posted May 1, 2026 • 00:47:22

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 30, 2026:

We learn what's next, after an embattled testing facility agreed this week to sell most...

Law Forward appeals anti-competitive gerrymander decision

Posted April 30, 2026 • 00:51:13

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 29, 2026:

We detail a Regent Street development project that earned the Plan Commission's stamp...

Madison teachers rally for equal pay

Posted April 29, 2026 • 00:48:18

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 28, 2026:

We share an update on the fight to end salary compression at MMSD,
Examine the...