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Cases for Smiles brings comfort to children at American Family Children's Hospital
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (406+ words) MADISON (WKOW)" Ryan's Cases for Smiles is a national organization that delivers handmade pillowcases to children undergoing hospital treatment." American Family Children's Hospital in Madison has its own chapter, and organizers say they are always in need of volunteers and…...
Local teacher recognized as 2026 National Elementary Art Educator
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (391+ words) ADAMS COUNTY, Wisc. (WAOW) - A Wisconsin teacher's love for art and inspiring students has earned her national recognition." For Leah Keller, art isn't just something she teaches. It's how she sees the world. "It's just a way of life. Everything…...
Early Learning Campus opens, offering child care at Madison College
1+ week, 6+ day ago (133+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) " An Early Learning Campus (ELC) is open at Goodman South, Madison College, expanding child care options for the city. The facility provides care to nearly 100 children up to 5 years old, including evening and weekend care. Similarly, the…...
Minnesota investigators say child care centers accused of fraud in viral video are operating normally. Here’s what comes next
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1591+ words) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz listens during a hearing with the House Oversight and Accountability Committee at the US Capitol on June 12, in Washington, DC. Children read at ABC Learning Center Inc. in Minneapolis on December 30. People enter Quality Learning Center in…...
Gov. Evers celebrates 'Year of the Kid' with child care, education gains
4+ week, 1+ day ago (380+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " Gov. Tony Evers highlighted the achievements of his administration in 2025, dubbed "The Year of the Kid," focusing on efforts to benefit Wisconsin's children and families. Evers declared this theme during his State of the State Address in January,…...
New report highlights safety concerns surrounding popular toys ahead of holidays
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) Watch for concerning toy trends MADISON (WKOW) -- The "Trouble in Toyland" report, highlighting the safety concerns surrounding popular toys this holiday season, was released on Tuesday. It is the 40th year of the annual report being released. The report cautions against…...
Wisconsin Youth Climate Conference unites students for climate action
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (201+ words) MADISON, Wis. " Students from across Wisconsin gathered on Saturday for the Wisconsin Youth Climate Conference. This annual, student-led event focused on collaboration and climate solutions. Conference organizers Ella Honor, Nina Zhu, Madeline Bohn, and Yelet Blum aimed to unite youth…...
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital donates snacks to Lincoln Elementary
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (275+ words) MADISON (WKOW) -- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital donated snack items to Lincoln Elementary Friday, its Adopt-A-School partner, as part of Mission and Heritage Week celebrations. MADISON (WKOW) -- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital donated snack items to Lincoln Elementary Friday, its…...
Middleton High School senior forms lasting friendship with Ukrainian teen through nonprofit tutoring program
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (529+ words) MIDDLETON, Wis. (WKOW) " What started as a way to earn volunteer hours and learn more about the war in Ukraine turned into an unexpected friendship between two teenage boys living worlds apart. Three years ago, Middleton High School senior Alex…...
After cuts to research funding, Trump pledges millions for pediatric cancer initiative involving AI
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (691+ words) The cancer mortality rate for children has fallen more than 50% since 1975, but it is still the leading cause of disease-related death in kids. (CNN) " President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that the White House says will use artificial…...