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Omaha Kids Can program improving childhood literacy through mentorship
2+ hour ago (419+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha fourth grader says she's noticing a positive difference thanks to an unconventional mentorship program promoting literacy. "This is yet another avenue to encourage literacy in students," said Alicia Tutini, a READ mentor. It's a unique…...
Minnesota day care owner speaks out about fraud claims
2+ week, 1+ day ago (34+ words) Minnesota day care owner speaks out about fraud claims'WOWT Minnesota day care owner speaks out about fraud claims Huskers facing #15 Utah in Las Vegas Bowl Buffett's last day as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway...
Bellevue brothers complete national yard care challenge
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (410+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - What may look like a chore, these boys are volunteering to take on together. "Anywhere from mowing, we'll go shovel driveways, sidewalks, we'll rake their lawn," says Timmy. Almost two years ago, 16-year-old Timmy and 11-year-old Vinny…...
SNAP, WIC benefits at risk during government shutdown
3+ mon, 1+ 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…...
For the first time, more children in the world are obese than underweight, report finds
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (358+ words) (Gray News) - For the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight, according to a recent nutrition report. The United Nations Children's Fund shared data from more than 190 countries and said it found that one in 10 school-aged children,…...
Cuts to therapy for autistic kids leaving Nebraska providers in flux
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (362+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska businesses providing a kind of therapy helping kids with autism are under pressure, and so are parents. A month ago the state decided to cut Medicaid reimbursement rates for ABA therapy by as much as 80%. It…...
Report: Thousands of Omaha children without access to child care resources
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (280+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A staggering number of families are experiencing a lack in child care resources. A new report from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute shows more than 4,000 kids in the metro are impacted. Finding child care can be a…...
New Mexico becomes first U.S. state to offer free universal child care to all families: ‘It can be done’
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (242+ words) (Gray News) " New Mexico will become the first state in the U.S. to guarantee free universal child care. According to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the new initiative will begin Nov. 1. The initiative fulfills a promise made by the governor…...
Parents get children a landline phone in effort to limit screen time
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (458+ words) SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WCSH) - Millions of people own cellphones, and for parents, deciding when to get kids their own phone is not easy. One mother in Maine has found a nostalgic way to handle her young daughter's request to have…...
SAFETY DESK: Omaha expert shares tips to ease back-to-school anxiety
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (257+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- For families who feel like they just got in the swing of things for their summer routine, back-to-school season can be a chaotic time. It may even lead to anxiety for parents and kids. Experts say it's…...