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

Madison protests in solidarity with the Iranian people

Posted February 2, 2026 • 00:50:43

Here's your local news for Monday, February 2, 2026:

We head to Library Mall for a rally in solidarity with the Iranian people, amid a national...

State environmental policymakers back stricter standards for PFAS in drinking water

Posted January 29, 2026 • 00:50:27

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 29, 2026:

We explain what would change if Governor Evers approves an update to the state's drinking...

MMSD commissions study to examine teacher salary disparities

Posted January 28, 2026 • 00:50:20

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 28, 2026:

We hear the Madison school board's plan to address salary compression,
Explain...

DeForest moves to re-fluoridate water system

Posted January 27, 2026 • 00:47:35

Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 27, 2026:

We find out why the DeForest village board is changing its tune, less than a year after...

Madison protests second ICE-related killing in Minneapolis

Posted January 26, 2026 • 00:48:57

Here's your local news for Monday, January 26, 2026:

We hear messages of solidarity and resistance at a Madison rally protesting the latest...