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

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...

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,
Outline...

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,"
Hear...