Emily Davies
Investigative Reporter at WSAW-TV (Wausau, WI)
Regional Murrow award-winning @WSAW Investigative Reporter, @csunorthridge Grad, Wisconsinite & Californian. RT ≠ Endorsement
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1 week ago |
wsaw.com | Emily Davies |Bridget Fargen
PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - There are just a few days left of our NewsChannel 7 Diaper Drive. We hope to see you in Plover on Thursday to donate to the United Way of Portage County. Paper City Saving Bank in Plover is hosting the drop-off event. The bank has been a staple in central Wisconsin for more than 100 years. Three teams of employees have been working to make fun, competitive ways to raise money or collect diapers. “I’m very proud of our team, they take it upon themselves to take ownership.
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wsaw.com | Emily Davies |Tom Zurawski
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - For the past twelve years, the United Way of Portage County has been spearheading efforts to ensure that parents who need diapers receive them. Soon, the organization will be driving distribution in the county as an official diaper bank. Last year, more than 75,000 diapers were dispensed through the United Way, but CEO Fred Hebblewhite said that addresses only a small portion of the need.
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2 weeks ago |
wsaw.com | Emily Davies
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Each budget year, stakeholders for various important issues advocate to have funding allocated toward their cause, whether that be more money to help rural EMS services, schools, or victims of crimes. This year, however, the fight for state dollars is seeing stiffer competition as the Trump Administration makes cuts that fund whole departments or programs that Wisconsinites rely on, shifting the cost to maintain those departments or programs to the state.
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2 weeks ago |
wsaw.com | Emily Davies
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Across the country, half of families are struggling to pay for enough diapers for their young children. Of those families, The Babies’ Place in Wausau is seeing about a third of the diaper need going toward children ages 3 and older. “That’s about the age that we want to be seeing them transitioning to using the toilet,” Elizabeth Robinson, the community engagement manager at The Neighbors’ Place, said.
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3 weeks ago |
wsaw.com | Emily Davies
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - There are many reasons why about half of families with young children struggle to pay for enough diapers. Those other factors can even get in the way of accessing the help when its available. “When you pay for rent and utilities and hopefully you have enough money for food and diapers,” explained Allie Acridge. She’s a volunteer engagement specialist at the Women’s Community. She sees firsthand the barriers some mothers face.
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Adams County responded to some of our questions, but did not agree to an interview regarding its interpretation that the elected treasurer left her position when she was also elected as a town treasurer. https://t.co/ylhpLOtDjx
The Adams County board's actions on Tuesday could have ripple effects on other counties in Wisconsin. Rep. Scott Krug is actively drafting a bill in response. https://t.co/po0njPDdQL https://t.co/ML574UYK5J
In June, money that's been keeping child care providers afloat is set to end. Some centers say they will be raising rates, while others will likely close. https://t.co/UWKNOXUR0t https://t.co/vJAPzmpzM9