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Students, parents and staff react to planned closure of UNO child care center
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (413+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Emotions are still running high on the UNO campus after the university announced its plans to close the doors of its child care center. It's been a tough year on the UNO campus. Budget cuts had to…...
Parents, staff concerned about UNO Child Care Center closure
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (428+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The University of Nebraska Omaha announced this week that they're closing an on-campus childcare center in late May. The university says it's operating at 50%capacity. Parents and staff say the university's statement isn't painting a full picture....
Single mom seeks higher education thanks to Bellevue University’s housing option
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (487+ words) BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - In high school, most teenagers are juggling homework and college applications. Ava Rodriguez was learning to manage motherhood. "I had him, he's gorgeous, he's beautiful, he's the best child. After that, I just didn't let it stop…...
Southwest Omaha daycare closes abruptly, leaving parents scrambling
1+ week, 2+ day ago (420+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Numerous parents in southwest Omaha are scrambling to find babysitters or they're taking off work after a child care center abruptly closed. Families and workers showed up this morning to quite a surprise. A youngster sounds excited…...
Omaha Kids Can program improving childhood literacy through mentorship
1+ mon, 1+ week 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
1+ mon, 3+ week 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
3+ mon, 1+ week 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
4+ 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…...
For the first time, more children in the world are obese than underweight, report finds
5+ mon, 1+ 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
5+ mon, 2+ week 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…...