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High school bnd students heading to Ireland
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (47+ words) A cold start to the day on Monday. Milder in the afternoon and a bit breezy. Mild to chilly and cold in the next two week with some risks of precipitation. High school bnd students heading to Ireland First Alert…...
A nonprofit raises money for orphaned children in Malawi
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (323+ words) BELLEVUE, Wis. (WBAY) - A nonprofit is asking the community to help raise money for orphaned children in Malawi who need shelter, education, food and clothing. Malawi, a country of just over 22 million people, has more than one million orphaned children....
Child care center gets $100K grant to expand capacity in Wisconsin Rapids
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (262+ words) WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - A non-profit is working to recruit more teachers and expand child care access in central Wisconsin. Kelly Borchardt, executive director of ChildCaring " a child care resource and referral agency " said a survey conducted with six child…...
Wisconsin lawmakers advance bills to protect children online
2+ week, 4+ day 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
3+ week, 4+ 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
3+ week, 5+ 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
3+ week, 5+ 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+ mon, 1+ 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
1+ mon, 5+ 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
1+ mon, 5+ 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…...