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

City staff highlight strategies to improve lake health

Posted December 17, 2025 • 00:50:35

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 17, 2025:

We outline the key takeaways from the city of Madison's "Love Our Lakes" discussion...

Law Forward's fair maps lawsuit unlikely to be resolved before midterms

Posted December 16, 2025 • 00:48:28

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 16, 2025:

We share the latest updates on Madison's Southwest and Southeast area plans,
Consider...

Harm reduction clinic would overburden far east side, alder Sabrina Madison says

Posted December 15, 2025 • 00:50:22

Here's your local news for Monday, December 15, 2025:

We outline the recent back and forth over a proposal to build a new harm reduction...

Bill package aims to bolster Wisconsin's agricultural industry

Posted December 11, 2025 • 00:50:24

Here's your local news for Thursday, December 11, 2025:

We hear state Democrats' pitch to support Wisconsin farmers and protect agricultural...

Environmental law firm sues PSC for data center energy use records

Posted December 10, 2025 • 00:49:43

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 10, 2025:

We share the details on a pair of housing-focused ordinances approved at Tuesday's...