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

Milwaukee alder raises alarm about expansion of an ICE detention facility

Posted January 15, 2025 • 00:49:54

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 15, 2025:

We get the details from today's press conference opposing a new ICE detention facility...

Police Chief Shon Barnes gives last stats, weeks before move to Seattle

Posted January 14, 2025 • 00:48:05

Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 14, 2025:

We share Madison's latest public safety stats,
Outline yet more proposed tweaks...

Water activists protest new Enbridge permits

Posted January 13, 2025 • 00:49:26

Here's your local news for Monday, January 13, 2025:

We hear from the "water defenders" who marched to the DNR's downtown headquarters today,
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Study links leaded gas at Morey Airfield to groundwater contamination

Posted January 9, 2025 • 00:50:35

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 9, 2025:

We get the details on the latest study scrutinizing Morey Airfield's public health...

Madison finance leaders green-light ice arena deal

Posted January 8, 2025 • 00:52:29

Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 8, 2025:

We share the latest on a resolution that would save two Madison ice arenas,
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