Here it is: the full list Wisconsin's 31 Most Influential Lationo Leaders. Get to know them, get connected and get inspired! buff.ly/nYXHwgR

Sad news tonight from Indian Country. buff.ly/3HuZ4SJ

A message from the Des Moines school board president said the district has no information as to why Dr. Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE Friday morning. buff.ly/Yyeo4G7

Assata Shakur, the Black Liberation Army member and fugitive with a $2 million FBI reward on her head, died in Havana, where she had received political asylum from Fidel Castro, the Cuban Foreign Ministry announced Friday.

The survey looks to gauge family, staff and community members on their perspectives to help guide MMSD’s short- and long-term district planning. It is a comprehensive two-year review of MMSD’s boundary and school attendance areas.

Pregnant people should not be afraid to take Tylenol, experts say, rebuking unproven claims made by the Trump administration that it can cause autism.

In a city that prides itself on diversity, real inclusion demands more than symbolic gestures. Araceli Esparza dives into the lived experiences, hopes, and frustrations of Madison’s Latino community — and calls out the difference between being visible and being valued.

Lots of people say they're ready to leave the country, but a Madison couple actually did it. Today on the podcast, Johathan and Karen Brown join from their new home in Cuencas, Ecuador. Plus, updates on disturbing allegations at Sun Prairie West and more local news. buff.ly/WbL0TQ4

Videos showing a federal agent shoving a woman to the ground during a confrontation at an immigration courthouse in New York on Thursday have prompted outrage and calls for disciplinary action.

The Urban League of Greater Madison will host its annual Urban Cabaret on Friday, Oct. 10, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dr. Ruben Anthony’s leadership and to thank the community for its support. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports.

Who are you, really? In his new column, Henry Sanders explores how faith shapes our identity — beyond labels, mistakes, or what others say. Read Week 1 of Real Life. Real Faith: Identity — Who You Really Are buff.ly/itDuwzO

In the fifth and final intallment of this year's list: An organizer, a dancer, a judge and more: buff.ly/y1T3CNL

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury, an extraordinary escalation in President Donald Trump’s effort to prosecute his political enemies.

A day after the Madison Common Council narrowly voted to discontinue funding for the campground on Dairy Drive, community members rallied in support of the unhoused people who stay there. Omar Waheed reports: buff.ly/ykNPqCp

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday said the Trump administration engaged in “violence against the truth” with its announcements this week linking autism and Tylenol.

The Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers have been fighting for control of the administrative rulemaking process since before Evers took office. The rules affect many facets of Wisconsin life, such as water quality. Wisconsin Watch reports.

A shooting at an immigration facility in Dallas has left one detainee dead and at least two others in critical condition.

In a new column, Alder Sabrina Madison lifts the veil on how “progressive” politics in Madison often still perpetuate anti-Black dynamics, especially toward Black women leaders — even from those who claim solidarity. Read now:

Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at the real estate brokerage and technology firm Redfin, will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 72nd Annual Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Monona Community and Convention Center. Details:

The documentary, brought to Madison by The Nelson Institute, follows five women of color on a fishing expedition through Alaska as they explore their identities and their relationship to nature. Screenings are free. Details:

In part 4, an accounting entrepreneur, a school president, an attorney, a strategic communications leader and more: buff.ly/o7Wb3SL

“Buying a home changes everything. It’s stability, it’s equity, it’s a foundation for the future,” said Tiffany Malone, co-founder of Own It. “These grants aren’t loans. They’re gifts that say: you belong here, and your family deserves this opportunity to build wealth and legacy.”

“The real danger isn’t the weight. It’s carrying it alone.” In this powerful new column, Henry Sanders reflects on how isolation can limit vision, drain resilience, and rob teams of growth. He shares his own journey of building diverse connections, and creating space to breathe.

The former Badger star helped Wisconsin to two Final Four appearances and later stood with protesters at Standing Rock. He returned to his high school in La Crosse for the first time in a while, greeting the assembled supporters in the Ho-Chunk language.

In the third part of this year's list of the state's most influential Latino Leaders: an entrepreneur, a music professor, a nonprofit exec, an activist CEO and more:

“This space will not only affect our students, but it will affect the profession. It will affect the clients. It will affect people we don’t even know yet,” said Dr. Beth Giles-Klinkner, Madison College Provost.

France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN in a move that deepens Israel’s international isolation as it pursues its maximalist war aims in Gaza and expands settlements in the occupied West Bank.

This year, 43 high school students are currently semifinalists for the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program at MMSD, more than any other school district in Wisconsin.

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration will notify doctors that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with a “very increased risk of autism,” despite decades of evidence that it is safe.

“This year will be especially important to us because we need this event and this healing, energizing space like never before,” said Lisa Peyton, founder of Black Women’s Wellness Day.

In the second installment of this year's list: an engineer, a corporate attorney, a professor, a healthcare CEO and more: buff.ly/e9ikFr5

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to air on ABC on Tuesday night, the network announced in a statement today, less than a week after it was taken off the buff.ly/FmTm4dt

Tom Homan, now the president’s border czar, was recorded last year accepting a bag with $50,000 in cash by undercover FBI agents in an investigation the Trump Justice Department later closed, The New York Times reported Saturday.

Huston-Tillotson University, a private university in Austin, Texas, will receive a $150 million donation over the next 10 years – the single-largest gift ever given to a historically Black college or university.

The award-winning "Hamilton" will be showcased at the Overture Center of the Arts from Jan.6-18 of 2026.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration froze foreign aid and cut support for programs aid groups deemed lifesaving – decisions that quickly turned into life-or-death realities for families like that of Yagan Usman, whose baby died shortly after aid was frozen.

Weeds cover the grave of Yagana Usman’s baby – a painful reminder of the months that have passed since she lost her infant twin to malnutrition. Her surviving twin’s fate now hinges in part on decisions made thousands of miles away in Washington, DC.

In a ruling dripping with derision, a federal judge has rejected President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, asserting that the rambling 85-page suit did not follow federal rules for filing civil complaints.

Huston-Tillotson University, a private university in Austin, Texas, will receive a $150 million donation over the next 10 years – the single-largest gift ever given to a historically Black college or university.

La Movida Radio will host the annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon to recognize Madison-area community leaders on Thursday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in downtown Madison. Shiva Bidar of UW Health will keynote. Details:

Part 1 of our 10th annual list of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Latino Leaders is here! Meet the trailblazers shaping business, education, and community across the state. buff.ly/Uz7SM5h And stay tuned — more profiles drop every day this week.

In a ruling dripping with derision, a federal judge has rejected President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, asserting that the rambling 85-page suit did not follow federal rules for filing civil complaints.

The death of a Black student found hanging on Delta State University’s campus in Mississippi earlier this week has been ruled a suicide, the county coroner said Thursday, and authorities said there were no injuries associated with an assault.

Depicting a crisscross of welts and scars streaked across the body of a formerly enslaved Louisiana man, “Scourged Back” is one of the 19th century’s defining photographs. It's now being removed from national parks, according to the Washington Post.

The death of a Black student found hanging on Delta State University’s campus in Mississippi earlier this week has been ruled a suicide, the county coroner said Thursday.

For the fourth year, Menasha Public Library will host a celebration of Dia de los Muertos to celebrate and preserve the culture of the Fox Valley's growing Latino population. Omar Waheed has the details:

Amid growing political debate over how history is presented in America’s museums, a 1863 photo has become a flashpoint in the controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s efforts to eradicate what it calls “corrosive ideology” from federally owned sites.

On this week's 365 Amplified podcast, we're tackling the important questions: namely, is a taco a sandwich?

Two days after Alicia Williams won a recall election to replace Bill Landgraf on the DeForest Village Board of Trustees, another member of the board’s conservative coalition abruptly resigned, citing a hostile political environment.

NEW PODCAST: Today, we preview the YWCA's Racial Justice Summit, talk through the announcements of two new gubernatorial candidates, and welcome Huma Ahsan, who announced her campaign for Dane County judge. LISTEN HERE or on your favorite podcast app.