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Oklahoma becomes first state to join national initiative to improve foster care
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (199+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. " Oklahoma is now the first state to join a new national initiative to improve foster care in America. A Home for Every Child aims to increase the number of foster homes and reduce the number of children…...
OKC Memorial and Museum brings "Journey of Hope" to Broken Arrow Freshman Academy
3+ week, 5+ day ago (406+ words) BROKEN ARROW, Okla. " The bombing of the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City happened nearly 31 years ago. Most freshmen at Broken Arrow are only 15 years old. "So I actually hadn't learned a lot about it," BA freshman Rowan Bippus said. WATCH:…...
Consumer Reports Investigation: Baby pacifier safety
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (402+ words) TULSA, Okla. " For many parents, pacifiers are a baby essential, helping their little ones calm down, self-soothe, and sleep better. Have you ever wondered how safe they really are? Consumer Reports tested 20 pacifiers and consulted safety experts to determine what…...
Consumer Reports: Preparing teen drivers for the road
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) TULSA, Okla. " As parents know all too well, teen drivers tend to be riskier on the road, which means they're more expensive to insure. The experts at Consumer Reports reveal tips to help families choose the right car and make…...
Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce advocates for Head Start during shutdown
3+ mon, 22+ hour ago (281+ words) BARTLESVILLE, Okla. " The longest government shutdown in history might be nearing its end after the Senate voted to advance a stopgap funding bill on Nov 9. In the meantime, the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce is advocating for the local Head Start…...
Consumer Reports: Helping babies sleep safer
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (400+ words) TULSA, Okla. " October is SIDS Awareness Month, an urgent reminder for parents and caregivers that the wrong sleep setup can put babies in danger. Consumer Reports found some infant products marketed for sleep can increase the risk of injury, suffocation…...
TCC ADVANTAGE: TCC expands access to education for area students
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (391+ words) TULSA, Okla. " Tulsa Community College is working to make education more accessible to area students through a new scholarship program called TCC Advantage. Holland Savage just started his freshman year at Tulsa Community College. He's from Wagoner County and is…...
Study reveals what's in cereals aimed at kids ages 5 to 12
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) TULSA, Okla. " A recent study finds that breakfast cereals marketed to kids may be getting even worse: sweeter, saltier, and less nutritious. Consumer Reports has tips to help you make smarter choices at the grocery store. A recent study took…...
'I hope they feel supported': Okmulgee High School starts classes after delay
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) OKMULGEE, Okla. " Okmulgee high schoolers are finally back in the classroom. They were originally slated to go back Aug. 14, but were moved to the Center for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies Building (CAAT Building) due to structural issues at the old…...
BACK TO SCHOOL: Green Country students back in class
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (150+ words) TULSA COUNTY, Okla. " It is back to school for students across Green Country! Several Green Country schools are back in session and 2 News Oklahoma is there! 2 News Anchor Christine Stanwood talked to Union leaders about the school year: 2 News Anchor…...