STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is hard to resist the lure of spring's warmer temperatures by airing out the house, be sure to watch small children and pets around open windows.

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Get in the know when severe weather looms

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is not enough to know what to do and where to go in case of severe weather. Families also need an accurate read on weather conditions, especially when dangerous storms are brewing.

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Identify your safe place before severe weather blows in

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sure it is the kind of detail that easily falls to the bottom of a jam packed to-do list. But knowing ahead of time where to go when an ugly storm is bearing down could save your life.

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Poison hazards lurk in every room of the house

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to making not only a happy home, but a safe one, protecting little ones from unintentional poisoning should be among every family's top priorities.

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Medication safety during the holidays

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Medications and vitamins should always be handled safely and stored properly. But, special care should be taken during the holidays when families may be hosting guests at home or traveling out of town for the season.

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Think safety first to avoid holiday decorating hazards

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many of us, decking the halls is a big part of making the holidays bright, but doing so safely helps guarantee the season will indeed be merry.

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Age, skills, interests key in picking gifts for children

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the holidays shift into warp speed, store aisles and Internet websites will be jammed with shoppers hunting for the perfect gift for the youngest members on their gift lists. Keeping a few toy safety guidelines in mind can

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Fresher, tastier choices coming to school cafeterias this fall

Wed, Aug 5, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Students can look forward to experiencing newer, fresher tastes in school cafeterias beginning this fall thanks to an innovative skills development program targeting school nutrition professionals in Oklahoma.

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Extracurricular activities help kids make the grade, learn life lessons

Tue, Aug 4, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Every school year, parents and guardians often pull off the ultimate balancing act, shuffling kids from athletic practices and games to orchestra to debate, but the potential benefits for those children is nearly as limitless

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