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

“A victim of its own design,” demolition plan moves ahead for Master Hall

Posted April 14, 2026 • 00:48:45

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 14, 2026:

We detail the debate over plans to demolish a brutalist apartment building in downtown...

Wisconsin voters hungry for data center regulation, poll finds

Posted April 13, 2026 • 00:51:06

Here's your local news for Monday, April 13, 2026:

We detail the public's top concerns about data centers, according to a new survey from...

UW regents break silence on Rothman's ouster

Posted April 9, 2026 • 00:49:21

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 9, 2026:

We find out why the UW System's Board of Regents decided to fire President Jay Rothman,
Detail...

Democratic gubernatorial candidates focus on building a healthier state

Posted April 8, 2026 • 00:49:10

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 8, 2026:

We hear how Democratic hopefuls for governor plan to fix Wisconsin's health care system,
Break...

Wisconsin heads to the polls in a quieter nonpartisan election

Posted April 7, 2026 • 00:50:30

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 7, 2026:

We share the latest on today's nonpartisan spring election,
Find out what's next...