StateImpact Oklahoma

Migrating monarchs return to Oklahoma amid concerns over population decline

The beloved orange butterfly is imperiled due to habitat loss, insecticides and climate change. Growing certain plants along their route can help.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Oklahoma regulators to balance costly nuclear potential with projected wave of energy demand

Elected state officials voted to require the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to investigate whether the Sooner State could generate nuclear energy or hold off on welcoming the industry.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Crossroads Mall has sat largely empty for years. A new nonprofit wants to turn it into a community hub

Crossroads Mall – a once dominant shopping destination in South Oklahoma City – has sat relatively empty for years. A new faith-based nonprofit is hoping to change that and serve an entire community with a resource hub. Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

4-H students await judgment as Oklahoma State Fair starts

The Oklahoma State Fair officially starts Thursday. But for young 4-H members from across Oklahoma, Wednesday was the most important day of the year.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

The sun is setting on federal solar tax credits. Here’s how one Oklahoma tribal nation used them

Federal incentives to lessen the financial burden of solar panel installations are ending earlier than originally planned after the July 4 passage of the tax and spending law. Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags