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 celebrates four new affordable homes, with more on the way

Posted January 22, 2026 • 00:47:45

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 22, 2026:

We share an update on a new housing development in the city's Owl Creek neighborhood,
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Dane County judge dismisses lawsuit against local animal rights group

Posted January 21, 2026 • 00:48:55

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 21, 2026:

We find out how a city initiative is defining Madison's "regional music brand,"
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ICE activity could soon spike in Wisconsin, Rep. Pocan warns

Posted January 20, 2026 • 00:48:22

Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 20, 2026:

We get Congressman Mark Pocan's take on escalating ICE activity, the impending government...

Debate continues on proposed harm reduction drop-in center

Posted January 15, 2026 • 00:50:21

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 15, 2026:

We explain why city-county tensions boiled over at a public hearing on Wednesday,
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Madison students stage walkout to protest ICE shooting

Posted January 14, 2026 • 00:51:10

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 14, 2026:

We head to the state Capitol for a student walkout protesting the ICE shooting last...