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Trump says ‘major combat operations’ underway against Iran. Here’s what we know By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, pledging to lay waste to the country’s military and…

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, pledging to lay waste to the country’s military and obliterate its nuclear program.

Mother, elected officials, and community members demand answers after son with autism allegedly fed dog food at Madison East Elected officials, community members and parents are calling on Madison Metropolitan School District to expedite its investigation and looking for more accountability after allegations that a Madison…

Elected officials, community members and parents are calling on MMSD to expedite its investigation and are looking for more accountability after allegations that a Madison East High School teacher fed a child dog food. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

The Center for Black Excellence and Culture will host grand opening and community open house May 6 The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 6, welcoming the public to experience a long‑awaited space created to honor Black culture,…

“This is a moment we have imagined, worked toward, and prayed for and believed in for years,” said Rev. Dr. Alex Gee. “It was made possible by the care, conviction, and courageous investment of our teams, our community, and Black partners across this state who believed this vision."

Gloria Ladson-Billings, Theo Edmonds to keynote Dane Arts 2026 Business of Art Conference V Registration is now open for the Dane Arts 2026 Business of Art Conference V, taking place April 22-24 at Arts + Literature Laboratory and StartingBlock Madison. The keynote speakers for the event…

“The arts are essential to who we are,” said Dane County Executive Melissa Agard. “The Business of Art Conference brings together artists, educators, and entrepreneurs to learn from each other, build creative careers, and strengthen Dane County’s vibrant cultural ecosystem.”

Mingos sign Ghanaian striker Stephen Annor Gyamfi Forward Madison FC has signed forward Stephen Annor Gyamfi, pending league and federation approval. Annor, 22, is originally from Accra, Ghana, and developed at Montverde Academy in Florida, where he…

After just one year at the University of Virginia, Stephen Annor Gyamfi got drafted in the first round by Houston Dynamo. He's already scored for Forward Madison, in a 4-0 preseason friendly against Chicago Fire II. madison365.com/mingos-sign-...

The Jesse Jackson that I knew By Rick Davis (CNN) — It was sometime in 1991 when I got a call from my boss, senior news executive Ed Turner. “Rick, how would you like to get another show?” he asked. At the time I was the…

Through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections, CNN's Rick Davis chronicles a 35-year friendship with Jesse Jackson, who died last week.

Literacy Network receives $80,000 grant for its Citizenship Program The Literacy Network has been awarded $80,000 by the Madison Community Foundation (MCF) from its Community Impact Grant to fill a hole in previously lost funding for its English for Citizenship…

The Literacy Network has been awarded $80,000 by the Madison Community Foundation (MCF) from its Community Impact Grant to make up for federal funding that was abruptly cut last year.

365 Amplified: Podcast history, hip-hop ed, local budget woes Listen now: Hosts: Rob Chappell, Stephanie Díaz de León, Omar Waheed Dee Star's big moment: Three major milestones for Dee Star, host of the OuttaDeeBox podcast: February 3 has been declared Dee Star…

NEW PODCAST: We're talking about a history-making local podcast, hip-hop in the classroom, and how Dane County is looking to change the way it does contracts up against a pretty dire budget situation. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app:

Local podcaster Dee Star makes history, literally Big things are happening for Dee Star. His podcast will be the first ever enshrined at the Wisconsin History Museum and the Sun Prairie Historical Society. He now has a day in his honor during Black…

Big things are happening for Dee Star. His podcast will be the first ever enshrined at the Wisconsin History Museum and the Sun Prairie Historical Society. He now has a day in his honor during Black History Month — Dee Star Day on Feb. 3 — and will receive a Legislative Citation.

Columbia University student detained after federal immigration agents use false pretenses to enter building, university says By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A student at Columbia University in New York was detained Thursday morning after federal immigration agents allegedly used deception to gain entry into a campus…

A student at Columbia University in New York was detained Thursday morning after federal immigration agents allegedly used deception to gain entry into a campus residential building, according to university officials.

Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say By Hanna Park, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — The death of a nearly blind refugee in Buffalo, New York, days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a coffee shop alone, has prompted an…

The death of a nearly blind refugee in Buffalo, New York, days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a coffee shop alone, has prompted an investigation into the circumstances of his final days and drawn sharp criticism from the mayor, who called the incident “deeply disturbing.”

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is withholding more than $250 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota, claiming widespread fraud as it escalates a pressure campaign…

The Trump administration is withholding more than $250 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota, claiming widespread fraud as it escalates a pressure campaign on the state’s Democratic leadership.

Dane County could face $31 million deficit in 2027, with more in the future, controller says Dane County could face a budget deficit of nearly $32 million in 2027, with very few options to close the gap, according to a memo prepared by Controller Charles Hicklin and obtained by Madison365.…

A memo obtained by Madison365 says Dane County could face a deficit of $31 million in 2027, and more in future years.

Dane County is reviewing how it does contracts. Here's what nonprofits want to change. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has directed Dane County agencies to undertake a comprehensive review of how the county develops, manages, and oversees its contracts — a sprawling portfolio that…

Much of Dane County's human services work is done by private companies and nonprofits. County Exec Melissa Agard has ordered a comprehensive review of how those contracts are awarded and managed. We spoke with nonprofit leaders to learn how they think the process can be improved. buff.ly/MKqQp3J

Foundation for Black Women's Wellness gets $1.75 million from Merck Foundation for cardiac care The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness has received a five-year, $1.75 million grant from the Merck Foundation to join the Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care, a national initiative aimed at…

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness has received a five-year, $1.75 million grant from the Merck Foundation to join the Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care, a national initiative aimed at expanding access to cardiovascular care for people living with heart conditions.

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union Originally Published: 24 FEB 26 22:13 ET Updated: 25 FEB 26 02:09 ET By CNN staff (CNN) — President Donald Trump made numerous false or misleading claims in his State of the Union address on Tuesday…

President Donald Trump made numerous false or misleading claims in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. CNN's reporting staff sets the record straight:

Madison College Pitch competition seeks teen innovators The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500. High school students will team up with college…

The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500.

Milwaukee police officer charged with using Flock cameras to keep tabs on girlfriend A Milwaukee police officer has been charged with one count of attempted misconduct in public office for allegedly using Flock cameras to surveil his girlfriend and her ex-boyfriend for two months in…

A criminal complaint alleges that a Milwaukee police officer used controversial Flock cameras to monitor the locations of his girlfriend and her ex-boyfriend for two months last year.

Madison schools are already looking ahead to next year's budget, and it's not looking great Second semester is just underway, but Madison Metropolitan School District has begun its early planning for next year’s budget. MMSD officials expect the district will receive around $7 million less…

With costs expected to increase more than $30 million, without a corresponding increase in state aid, Madison Metropolitan School District could face some tough decisions next school year.

"I just take it." Johnson says fielding harrassment is part of the job for Black & brown leaders in Madison Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) CEO Michael Johnson laughs it off now, getting 40 emails in two days, then seven more over the next three days, from one person, questioning his…

Boys & Girls Club of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson got 47 emails from one person over four days, all aggressively questioning his credentials, calling him a "race baiter" and threatening to sue. Johnson said that's an extreme example of what Black and brown leaders get regularly.

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge Originally Published: 24 FEB 26 05:30 ET By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — The surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past few months left many people not only traumatized but…

The surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past few months left many people not only traumatized but financially hard up. Here's how the community is getting through it, and how other communities can do the same if and when the feds come to town.

Four things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union Originally Published: 24 FEB 26 06:00 ET By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — A lot has changed since President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago. But in one area, at least, his State of the Union…

After a year of political upheaval and declining popularity, Trump certainly has plenty to discuss when he climbs the rostrum Tuesday at 8 p.m. CT. Here are four things to watch for:

Milwaukee-based news outlet selected for Goldman Sachs "One Million Black Women: Black in Business" program Milwaukee-based positive news company Carvd N Stone’s founder has been selected to join Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black in Business program. Nyesha Stone, founder and publisher of Carvd…

Milwaukee's Carvd n Stone, a media outlet focused on positive news for the last 10 years, has been selected for a prestigous business accelerator program by Goldman Sachs. Omar Waheed reports:

Land as past and future: a Q&A with Diné artist Dakota Mace Dakota Mace’s 2025 art installation “DAHODIYINII—SACRED PLACES,” which was displayed at SITE Santa Fe in New Mexico, opens with a full-wall piece titled “Halchíí (Red Area)” that consists of dark…

Diné artist Dakota Mace explores how land holds memory, story, and identity, and she's bringing that vision to Madison as the Textile Arts Center's first-ever artist-in-residence.

What Jesus didn't talk about My aunties are dope.  And I don’t mean it in the hip, ironic way Gen Z means it after stealing the term from another, better generation, and then misappropriating it, painfully.  They are dope.  My…

If the aunties don't talk about it, it's not a thing. Same should be true for the Gospels, writes Rev. David Hart, who notes one topic that's absent from the words of Jesus yet is still somehow a thing for many. buff.ly/bq1L2Tv

British film awards interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette Syndrome riginally Published: 22 FEB 26 20:41 ET Updated: 23 FEB 26 07:41 ET By Tom Page, CNN (CNN) — It was the clip heard around the world after Sunday night’s BAFTA ceremony in London — a man yelling the…

It was the clip heard around the world after Sunday night’s BAFTA ceremony in London — a man yelling the n-word as two celebrated Black actors, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, presented an award on stage. The man was the subject of a film about a man with Tourette Syndrome.

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union Originally Published: 23 FEB 26 05:00 ET By Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address Tuesday, he will face a public that…

When President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address Tuesday, he will face a public that increasingly questions his priorities and expresses broad doubts about whether his proposed policies are helping the nation, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

No. 1 Wisconsin momen's hockey clinches 11th WCHA regular season title The top-ranked Wisconsin women's hockey team claimed its 11th WCHA regular season championship Sunday with a 4-2 victory over St. Cloud State at LaBahn Arena, tying Minnesota for the most regular…

The top-ranked Wisconsin women’s hockey team claimed its 11th WCHA regular season championship Sunday with a 4-2 victory over St. Cloud State at LaBahn Arena, tying Minnesota for the most regular season titles in conference history.

Hip-hop history on display at Wisconsin Historical Society for Black History Month The hip hop history museum returns to the Wisconsin Historical Society this Black History Month to celebrate 50 years of the genre’s history and Madison’s often unrecognized contributions. “The Lead…

During the 100th anniversary of Black History Month & the 50th of the founding of hip-hop, the Wisconsin Historical Society is hosting the Hip Hop History Museum's traveling exhibits, which highlight not only the history of the genre, but the contributions of Wisconsin and Madison. buff.ly/sURK5d4

Former Alder Charles Myadze's domestic violence trial set for August Former Madison Alder Charles Myadze will face trial on seven felony charges related to allegations of domestic violence levied by a former girlfriend beginning on August 3. The trial is scheduled for…

BREAKING: Former Madison Alder Charles Myadze is taking allegations of domestic violence to trial, which is now scheduled for August 3. Details and background: buff.ly/00CuqJT