Local church supports quarantined UW-Madison students with snack donations
Blackhawk Church Pastor of College-Age & Young Adult Ministry Michael Knapstad said the Middleton church has created an adopt-a-dorm program.
Madison woman offers pay-what-you-can plants outside home
A Madison woman has found a way to brighten people's day during the pandemic. She's offering pay-what-you-can plants outside her home on East Johnson Street.
Newshounds Now Update: Lions times 3, a pup and her kittens, and lots, and lots of ducks
Lola and Lui get you up to date on the latest animal news from around the world. This week, they've got stories about lions, a pup and her kittens, and lots and lots of ducks.
Woman makes, donates 100 hats to Koats for Kids
Mary Nevicosi spent her free time during the pandemic making 100 winter hats to donate.
Donate gently used winter coats, accessories to families in need during Koats for Kids 2020
The annual drive to collect coats and winter wear is back in its 35th year.
Too much screen time during virtual learning can cause eye strain for kids
With most students in the Madison area learning from home, they're staring at screens a lot. Doctors say that can put strain on their eyes.
Newshounds Now Update: A binge-watching penguin, a loving mother and a rare resident
This week on the Newshounds Now Update, Lola and Lui share stories about a binge-watching penguin, a loving mother and a rare new resident.
Newshounds Now Update: Cute koalas, a crocodile photo shoot, and a tasty treat
This week on the Newshounds Now Update, Lola and Lui check out some cute koalas, a crocodile gets a photo shoot and a tasty watermelon treat.
Q&A with a child psychologist: The social impact of virtual learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused school districts across the country to make tough choices about the fall 2020 semester.
Doctor: Kids will need counseling, support as they deal with anxieties of going back to school during pandemic
This back to school season feels very different. For many kids -- whether they're starting school virtually or in-person -- instead of feeling excitement for the year ahead, they're feeling anxiety and stress.
Eye care for students with heavy screen time
Dr. Yasmin Bradfield, a pediatric ophthalmologist at UW Health, shares tips for students on how to avoid eye fatigue as many schools prepare for virtual learning.
Pediatrician seeing 'quarantine 15' weight gain in kids
We're all spending more time at home, and that often means ordering food in, and spending less time at the gym and more time on the couch.
Newshounds Now: Squirrels go nuts, newborn sloth, baby hippo learns to swim
Lola and Lui round up this week's animal news. This week on the News Hounds squirrels go nuts. A sloth is born. And a baby hippo learns to swim.
Newshounds Now Update: Swim lessons, a rare birth and a panda celebrates a birthday
This week on the Newshounds Now Update, Lola and Lui share stories about a panda turning 38-years-old, a 13-year-old zebra gives birth to a healthy foal, penguin chicks at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium go for a swim and more.
Kite hobbyist brings joy to others
A man flying kites in Madison is doing something good without even knowing it.
Doctor recommends parents plan ahead for virtual learning, find spot in house dedicated to school
MADISON, Wis. -- As families prepare to start off the school year virtually, doctors suggest parents prepare for the everyday changes this will cause. "It’s going to be tough. And just like anything that we can foresee being a future…
