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Facing budget shortfalls - unrelated to federal funding cuts many agencies have endured - the Salvation Army of Dane County will eliminate about 14% of its staff positions and close its community center at the end of March. Details:

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“I’m grateful to every community member who trusts us with their hard-earned dollars, knowing we will multiply them and be accountable stewards," says Renee Moe, president & CEO of United Way of Dane County.

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Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers continue to dig in their heels during a years-long tug-of-war over how regulators should hold property owners liable for contamination caused by “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.

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NEW: It's your story, and we'd be honored if you'd trust us to tell it. Racism at work, local effects of the Trump admin, corruption in government ...if you know of anything you think we should know .click here:

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While several Black actresses have won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar over the years, “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo this year stands the chance to become the first performer since Halle Berry to take home gold for a lead role. Berry, for one, hopes it comes to pass.

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According to the Madison Police Department, the driver was attacked by a passenger, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and drive into the restaurant.

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Artist Lilada Gee recently returned to her alma mater, Lapham Elementary, to read to Lapham students for Read Your Heart Out Day and to be part of a special assembly to unveil four of her art pieces that will soon be installed at Lapham.

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The White House is stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association of its role in managing the White House Press Pool, taking control of deciding who will be a part of the small rotating group of journalists and photographers who accompany the president.

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The federal civilian workforce, which excludes military personnel and employees of the CIA and other military agencies, represents less than 2% of the total civilian labor force of 170.7 million.

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The Social Change Forum is returning after a five-year absence on Thursday, March 6, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Overture Center of Arts. The theme for this year’s event will be “Trust and Surrender." Details:

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The Madison School Board voted to rename Southside Elementary School after the late Lori Mann Carey, a beloved force in the area of education in South Madison and beyond, at the school board meeting on Monday night.

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WIAA is a private nonprofit organization, so it's unclear why they needed to comply with a White House directive. Asked whether the WIAA would comply with a similar directive to segregate sports by race, a spokesman said he couldn't speculate.

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The vote against the Ukrainian and European-backed resolution saw the US at odds with its longtime European allies and instead aligned with the aggressor in the war on the three-year anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” as well as her professional collaborations and social activism, has died, according to a statement from her publicist. She was 88.

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The charter school proposal, intended to support students, especially students of color, in pathways to careers in the skilled trades, was expected to get a vote at the Madison school board meeting tonight. School district officials pledge to offer those opportunities within MMSD.

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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out certain directives of the president to crack down on diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – programs

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The home is tailored for young adults, 18-21 years old, transitioning out of health care and will provide stable temporary housing with programs to help them find pathways to success. Madison365's Omar Waheed talks to Brandi Grayson, founder and CEO of Urban Triage.

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Target was sued Thursday by Florida and America First Legal for allegedly concealing the financial risks of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and its 2023 Pride Month merchandise collection.

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“These racist covenants are a powerful reminder of how systemic racism deliberately obstructed homeownership for Black people and other underrepresented communities,” said Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles.

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The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday told employees that it would lift its monthlong freeze on investigating discrimination complaints at schools and colleges across the country — but only for cases involving disability discrimination.

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The family of an 11-year-old Texas girl said she died by suicide after bullies threatened to call ICE on her family.

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An 11-year-old died by suicide on February 8 – five days after her mother found her unresponsive at their home. Her mother says she was bullied by other students who claimed her family was in the US illegally.

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Members of the NAACP Wisconsin State Conference of Branches will present a proclamation honoring the WWII service of long-time Milwaukee resident, Mrs. Anna Mae Wilson Robertson, a member of the historic all-Black Women’s Army Corp.

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NEW PODCAST: This week, we break down election results, highlight business updates, and discuss other community issues. Alicia Williams, a write-in candidate for the DeForest Village Board, joins to talk about her candidacy and the fluoride controversy prompting her run.

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The DeForest Village Board voted to remove fluoride from the water supply in early February, too late to file papers to challenge any of the incumbents in the spring election. So Alicia Williams is running an unconvential campaign to oust one of them.

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Madison community historians Betty Banks and Pia M. Kinney James, both daughters of the first African-American settlers in the Madison area, will celebrate Black History Month Feb. 26 at the Fitchburg Senior Center by hosting “Stony the Road Story: A Look at Black History.”

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The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a staunch loyalist of President Donald Trump and conservative firebrand at the head of the nation’s top law enforcement agency.

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Saturday's movie screening and community conversation will focus on the groundbreaking documentary that talks about one community’s battle to surmount the unseen barriers to why Black children are struggling to claim their essential right to read.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games after he violated the NBA’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Thursday.

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Damian Lillard has etched his name into NBA All-Star royalty in recent years but, ahead of his ninth appearance, this year’s event is extra special for the Milwaukee Bucks guard.

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Our own basketball team takes the court Friday, looking forward to a busy spring and summer season. Click below for details and schedule. Let's go, girls!

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More than 40 Black- and brown-owned small businesses will sell their products on Saturday, Feb. 22, noon-3 p.m, at Elver Park Neighborhood Center at the 3rd annual Minding My Black-Owned Business Pop-Up Shop.

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Wisconsin’s first Indigenous-owned hemp company Canndigenous will now have its THC seltzer drinks on shelves across the state. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

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The Trump administration is expected to issue a public health order as soon as this week labeling migrants at the US southern border as risks for spreading diseases, marking an escalation in the president’s effort to severely restrict immigration.

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The Trump administration ordered legal service providers working with unaccompanied migrant children to stop their work, according to a memo obtained by CNN.

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"Building Worker Power! Corporate Research Class" will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m. at the Labor Temple. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

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“One in three African American blood donors is a match for people with sickle cell disease. That’s why The Red Cross is working with partners in the community to grow the number of blood donors who are Black,” Kyle Kriegl, executive director of the Red Cross of Southwest WI, tells Madison365.

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RACE CALL: Incumbent Alder Nikki Conklin and challenger Joann Pritchett are through the primary to represent District 9 on the Madison Common Council. With 5 of 6 precincts reporting, Pritchett led with 49% of the vote while Conklin had 40% and Rick Cruz had 11%. General election is April 1!

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RACE CALL: Incumbent Common Council president Yanette Figueroa-Cole and challenger Lisa Veldran are through the primary to represent District 10 on the Madison Common Council. It was a narrow race as Figueroa-Cole got 37%, Veldran got 34% and former alder Sheri Carter got 29%.

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RACE CALL: Incumbent Alder Amani Latimer Burris and challenger Julia Matthews are through the primary to represent District 12 on the Madison Common Council. Latimer Burris received 52%, Matthews got 42% and Hussein Amach got 5%. General election is April 1!

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Old National Bank is investigating the social media use of mortgage originator Bill Huemmer. A Facebook account with his name sent harassing messages over the course of a week to US Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and, it turns out, many other women over the course of at least 9 years.

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“I’m Black, I’m a woman, I’m transgender, and I’m an athlete,” Telfer says. “Each of my identities is a target, especially in America.”

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Mexico will take Google to court if maps shown to US-based users continue to label the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America across the entire body of water, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday.

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“I’m honored to embrace this new role with our football program,” Sedberry said. “I look forward to working closely with our coaches, student-athletes and staff to build on our strong foundation.”

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More than 800 soccer players and thousands of their supporters descended on the Madison area’s two indoor soccer facilities over the weekend for the 30th annual President’s Cup. Our Robert Chappell was there:

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“While companies backtrack on diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, the NAACP’s Black Consumer Advisory is designed to leverage the $1.7 trillion spending power of the Black community to hold corporations accountable to DEI and social justice,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson.

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Bliss Devereaux Anderson will be the inaugural Chief Operating Officer of The Madison Public Market, the Madison Public Market Foundation announced on Monday.

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Adonica Randall will be the keynote speaker for the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Black Business Awards & Recognition Exhibition on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.

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