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

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...

Madison alders to weigh 12-month data center moratorium

Posted January 13, 2026 • 00:47:27

Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 13, 2026:

We get the details on a proposal that would temporarily ban new data center construction...

Hundreds join Madison vigil for Renee Nicole Good

Posted January 12, 2026 • 00:56:27

Here's your local news for Monday, January 12, 2026:

We hear messages of mourning and resistance at a Madison vigil for Renee Nicole Good,
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City weighs WisDOT proposal to expand the beltline

Posted January 8, 2026 • 00:50:44

Here's your local news for Thursday, January 8, 2026:

We detail the mixed reactions at a city meeting yesterday reviewing WisDOT's plan to...