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Using technology to improve school bus safety — New cultural center celebrates Lunar New Year

By Andrew DeMillo,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST

On today's show, using technology to make school buses safer for everyone, and a new cultural center is helping our community celebrate the Year of the Horse.

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Andrew DeMillo

Editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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