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Wisconsin lawmakers advance bills to protect children online
20+ hour, 37+ min ago (385+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Children and Families advanced two bills on Tuesday, aimed at protecting children when they use online platforms and apps. Assembly Bill 962 and Assembly Bill 963 both target different aspects of children's online…...
Children’s museum hosts free cultural event Feb. 18
1+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Central Wisconsin Children's Museum will host a free cultural event Feb. 18 from 5-7 p.m., inviting families to explore global traditions through interactive activities. The event, organized with CAP Services and its Early Childhood programs, will feature community…...
‘Act of pure love’: Newborn surrendered in Safe Haven Baby Box amid freezing winter conditions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) DELHI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - Ohio authorities say an infant who was turned into a Safe Haven Baby Box last month amid frigid conditions is on track to find a permanent home. Delhi Township firefighters said they were notified…...
School district launches podcast to help parents navigate digital world
1+ week, 2+ day ago (286+ words) STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Stevens Point Area Public School District launched a new podcast last week to help parents understand how technology shapes their children's experiences, well-being, and relationships. The limited-series podcast called "Navigating the Digital Playground" is hosted…...
New 4K program options create difficult decisions for some child care providers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1778+ words) STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Parents of 4-year-olds will have more free 4K program options as the Department of Children and Families launches a new program putting child care providers in charge. In the latest budget, the state approved $65 million to launch…...
Wisconsin lawmakers propose bill to protect children from AI chatbots
2+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) MADISON, Wis. (Gray) - Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating a bill that would fine operators whose artificial intelligence chatbots encourage children to harm themselves. "Our youth put a lot of stock into what these artificial intelligence tells them. And now it's evolved…...
State lawmakers propose bill to protect kids from AI chatbots
2+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) State lawmakers propose bill to protect kids from AI chatbots'wsaw.com State lawmakers propose bill to protect kids from AI chatbots SPASH basketball star commits to play for Iowa New senior living complex 'Grant Place' planned for downtown Wausau Crews…...
Students across the country take part in walkouts protesting ICE
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (233+ words) (KOLD/Gray News) " Students across the country participated in school walkouts this week to protest federal immigration enforcement. The nationwide demonstration was dubbed the "Free America Walkout." The protests were held Tuesday, marking the one-year anniversary since President Donald Trump…...
This new website helps parents monitor the content their children watch online
3+ week, 3+ day ago (375+ words) (WPTZ) " Go Caboodle is a free site for parents and caregivers to manage what kids are viewing. Parents create an account, search the Caboodles uploaded by other users and add them to the junior account. Galen Dow created Caboodle after…...
Wisconsin youth mental health report reviews findings from 2025
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (243+ words) WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health released its 2025 review, presenting its findings on the current state of youth mental health in Wisconsin. Four high school students were featured speakers at the event, sharing ongoing challenges in…...