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A Break From Heat And Humidity In Green Country
On Friday, drier air provided relief from the recent high heat and humidity. What will the weather be like this weekend in Oklahoma?. Saturday morning features lows in the 60s with afternoon highs reaching the lower 90s with sunshine and low afternoon humidity. Later Friday night into early Saturday morning, south winds will resume, increasing moisture levels from Saturday evening into Sunday.
Danger Lurking: The Threats Of Aging Dams In Oklahoma
It's no secret that a lot of the infrastructure in Oklahoma is aging. And when that old infrastructure gives out, it can become harmful to Oklahoma residents. Some of Oklahoma's old infrastructure that could cause catastrophe if they were to break are a majority of the state's dams. Oklahoma is...
Tri-State Alley? Research says ‘Tornado Alley’ moving east
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Tornado Alley as we know it may be changing. A recent study published by the Journal of Applied Meteorology indicates the traditional Tornado Alley over the Great Plains is moving further east. “People are paying attention and they are realizing it’s just not Oklahoma and Kansas anymore, it can happen here,” […]
Oklahoma, Alabama Now Have AI-Powered Vending Machines That Sell Bullets
It’s no secret that Americans love guns. Not only do nearly half of Americans say they live in a household with guns, but the U.S. beats out every other nation on Earth when it comes to gun density (the 2nd most gun-dense country is Yemen, and it’s not even close). The U.S. is actually the only country that has more guns than people. Given all that, it’s not much of a surprise that, in some states, you can now walk into a grocery store and buy bullets from a vending machine as if you were ordering a candy bar or a soda.
Artificial intelligence degree programs to be available at Oklahoma universities
OKLAHOMA CITY – Students at some of Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities will soon be able to pursue undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved artificial intelligence degree programs at Rose State College, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma on June 4. While some universities have […] The post Artificial intelligence degree programs to be available at Oklahoma universities appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Plans to fix Oklahoma state parks scaled back
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation received 10% of what it asked from the legislature to fix state parks. HB 3972 was introduced during the 2024 legislative session, proposing an eight-year plan where $350 million would be put into state parks to fix and beautify their assets. Instead, the plan was […] The post Plans to fix Oklahoma state parks scaled back appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma To Require Public Schools To Teach the Bible
Last week, Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters announced that the state could soon require public schools to teach the Bible and the Ten Commandments, including requiring religious text be included in all classrooms. "Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be...
NorSun invests $620 million to build solar wafer manufacturing plant in Oklahoma
NorSun has announced plans to establish its first U.S. facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Norwegian solar energy company will invest $620 million into the project, creating 320 new jobs in the process. According to NorSun, the manufacturing plant will produce 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafers and help meet increasing demand from U.S. solar cell and panel manufacturers. Construction is expected to begin in 2024, with production starting in 2026.
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