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United Way supports helps parents become child's best first teacher
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (185+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Parents as Teachers aims to support parents in sparking early learning in their children. To do that in Topeka Public Schools, PAT relies on support from United Way of Kaw Valley. Nichole Fairley, Parents as Teachers coordinator…...
Local kids with disabilities learn how to ride a bike at Capper Foundation
1+ min ago (130+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kids are learning how to bike with the Capper Foundation this week. The organization's i Can Bike program invites kids with disabilities to a five-day program learning how to ride a two-wheel bicycle. Capper Foundation volunteer coordinator…...
Kansas children lack health insurance, national study finds
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (323+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) 51, 000 children in Kansas were without health insurance in 2024, according to a national study focused on child well-being. The study, named "Kids Count," was conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and tracked data from 2019 to 2024. Nathan Kessler, principal…...
Topeka preschool to be acquired by nationwide childcare company
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (422+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka preschool will be absorbed by a nationwide childcare company later this year. Security Benefit Academy will become La Petite Academy at Security Benefit later this year. The facility will come under the umbrella of the…...
Kids explore active fun through Youth in the Outdoors Day
6+ day, 43+ min ago (57+ words) WIBW Kids explore active fun through Youth in the Outdoors Day Eye on NE Kansas Topeka Rescue Mission shares how United Way support makes difference Topeka City Manager previews upcoming events, Polk Quincy closures Doug's Day Planner 6/3/26: Mainly dry today,…...
Good Kids - Marshall County fourth graders win state reading championship
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (114+ words) WIBW TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A class of fourth graders in Marshall County have been crowned Kansas state reading champions in a contest sponsored by NFL Super Bowl champion and author Malcolm Mitchell. The students in Mrs. Meadow's class at Valley…...
Emporia State alum teaches students professional scenic painting
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (71+ words) WIBW Emporia State alum teaches students professional scenic painting Topeka Police Department gives update on Astra, Mobile Crisis Unit at city council Pottawatomie Co. schedules a public meeting centered around data centers Epstein survivor raises awareness about human trafficking in…...
Topeka Schools begin summer meal program, feeding children breakfast, lunch for free
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (77+ words) WIBW Topeka Schools begin summer meal program, feeding children breakfast, lunch for free Golf Tournament raises funds for Boys & Girls Club PBPN New health clinic to be built at Haskell Indian Nations University Grace Med to close Highland Park Family…...
Summer job season: What parents and teens should discuss before applying
1+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) (Investigate TV) " Summer jobs for teens are a rite of passage, a first real paycheck and a first lesson in how hard it is to earn one. John Kiernan, the managing editor at the personal finance company Wallet Hub, said…...
Rising child care costs lead parents to have fewer children, survey finds
1+ week, 6+ day ago (80+ words) WIBW Rising childcare costs lead parents to have fewer children, survey finds Null And Void Performed In Downtown Topeka At Live At Lunch Trump vowes to strike favorable deal to end the war in Iran Divers find 5 villagers alive in…...