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

Multicultural fashion show embraces radical self-expression

Posted April 21, 2026 • 00:50:23

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 21, 2026:

We attend the "Existence as Resistance" fashion show,
Find out why more architects...

Law enforcement blocks Ridglan Farms operation, leading to injuries and arrests

Posted April 20, 2026 • 00:51:19

Here's your local news for Monday, April 20, 2026:

We hear from protesters who joined the attempted raid this weekend of a Blue Mounds dog...

Madison weighs short term safety changes on Park Street

Posted April 16, 2026 • 00:48:34

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 16, 2026:

We hear city staff's pitch to reduce speeding on major arterial roads,
Discuss...

Grilling of Wisconsin DPI continues in Assembly hearing

Posted April 15, 2026 • 00:49:42

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 15, 2026:

We explain why the Department of Public Instruction's infamous Wisconsin Dells trip...

“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...