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Moundridge daycare outgrows space, fundraising for new facility
18+ min ago (335+ words) MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. (KWCH) - Families in communities across the U.S. are feeling the impact of a growing child care shortage. With fewer facilities and longer wait lists, parents are scrambling for affordable and reliable care. At Cradles to Crayons in Moundridge, demand…...
Augusta schools launch career pathways program with WSU Tech
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (279+ words) AUGUSTA, Kan. (KWCH) - Augusta Public Schools announced a new partnership with WSU Tech focused on career and technical education. "This is a new opportunity that never existed prior," said Augusta Public Schools Superintendent Matt Ward. Ward further touched on how…...
Free winter break activities for kids in Wichita
4+ week, 29+ min ago (303+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Families looking for activities to fill the final days of winter break are in luck. The city of Wichita offers several free activities, including outdoor wildlife exhibits and indoor community programs. The Kansas Wildlife Exhibit at Riverside…...
Better Business Bureau warns of Labubu toy scams targeting holiday shoppers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about scammers targeting people trying to buy Labubu toys, one of the year's most sought-after collectibles. "Many people are desperate to get their hands on one but unfortunately scammers are…...
Housing for Kansas teens aging out of foster care breaks ground
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday marked the beginning of a solution to a devastating reality: nearly half of teens aging out of Kansas" foster care system will become homeless by the time the young adults turn 21. EmberHope,…...
‘We need community support’: Kansas organizations helping WIC families during government shutdown
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (366+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Women, Infants, and Children Program, also known as WIC, will soon stop the direct shipping of special formula for infants, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This program, designed for Kansas families,…...
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) (CNN) " Another country is considering a social media ban for younger children. Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederickson said mobile phones and online platforms are "stealing our children's childhood." She said the sites are causing children and young people to experience…...
Public health leaders: WIC safe for now in Kansas amid national warning about ‘crisis point’
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (462+ words) WINFIELD, Kan. (KWCH) - The federally funded food aid program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as "WIC," could be threatened by the ongoing government shutdown. Some states say they have as little as two weeks" worth of funding remaining…...
SNAP, WIC benefits at risk during government shutdown
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (301+ words) (CNN) " Millions of people who rely on food stamps and family aid through federal programs could be at risk of losing assistance during the government shutdown. The funding was cut off on Sept. 30. These crucial programs are now relying on…...
KDHE warns public about risks of 7-OH products
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (259+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is warning the public about risks associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). 7-OH products are sold in stores like smoke shops, gas stations, and convenience stores. They can be gummies, liquid…...