From toddlers on iPads to AI chatbots, UW-Madison physician and researcher Dr. Megan Moreno has practical advice for parents backed by years of study.

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On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced two new measles cases in Vernon County, including one in a person visiting the county from out of state.

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Federal data shows only 85 percent of Wisconsin kindergarteners were vaccinated against measles during the 2025-26 school year.

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WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” spoke with two Wisconsin school nurses about the most pressing issues facing their field as this school year begins.

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said today it confirmed 22 additional cases this week.

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A settlement announced yesterday between the social media giant Meta and dozens of states will lead to Meta paying billions of dollars, including more than $200 million to Wisconsin, and setting new protections for users under 18. A child development specialist provides tips for parents seeking to improve their children’s relationship with social media.

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The measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin has grown to 36 confirmed and 3 probable cases.

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State health officials have confirmed 15 cases of measles among residents in southwestern Wisconsin, and it’s likely there will be at least a half dozen more.

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A traffic safety expert attributes the rise in crashes to the emergence of illegal “e-motos” on the market, which can reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour.

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Eligible pregnant people can now qualify for one year of Medicaid coverage postpartum instead of only 60 days, thanks to a state law passed earlier this year.

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