Students Explore Automotive Mechanics at Pioneer Tech’s Summer Horsepower Academy

Ponca City, OK — Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) recently hosted the Summer Horsepower Academy, giving students a fun and hands-on look into the world of vehicle mechanics. The four-day academy focused on everything from how engines work to how to rotate tires.Students worked directly with real vehicle parts and learned about engine systems, tools,... Read More.

Breaking down bulletproof backpacks, safety drills, and security protocols in Oklahoma

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Bulletproof backpacks have become more common on school campuses, but are they worth it?While there’s no federal mandate tracking the number of students carrying bulletproof backpacks, market data reveals a surge. Data shows that in 2023, Oklahoma experienced 7 mass shootings.Overall gun death rates in Oklahoma are among the highest in... Read More.
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Hot Weather Is Dangerous for Children Left in Cars

Hot car deaths, also known as vehicular heatstroke deaths, occur when children (or pets) are left unattended in a vehicle and suffer fatal heatstroke. These incidents are a leading cause of non-crash related fatalities for children, with a majority of cases resulting from caregivers unintentionally forgetting a child in the vehicleIt... Read More.
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Dually Noted to Headline August 9 Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa

 Enjoy live music and get ready to howl at the moon with Enid-based Dually Noted for the Full Moon Concert on Saturday, Aug. 9 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. The seven-member band features Cathy Nulph and Kristi Browne, lead vocalists; Kegan Tuohy, trumpet and vocal; Brandon Haynes, keyboard and vocal; Sean... Read More.

Tips to help kids adjust sleep schedules ahead of school

TULSA, Okla. -With the first day of school approaching for many families, experts say now is the time to help kids shift back into a healthy sleep schedule. From preschoolers to high schoolers, sleep plays a major role in how well children perform during the school year — and adjusting routines early can make all... Read More.