Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.Ozarks At Large
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
New standards in education are increasing the accountability placed on the nations 5 and 6 year olds. Will it soon be PRE - K through 12?
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Armies of insurance adjusters deploy to Central Arkansas to begin helping their customers file claims for storm damage, and Entergy Arkansas has its own army of crews working to repair the area's infrastructure.
On today's Ozarks, Walmart hosts a sustainability product expo, Mission of Mercy seeks dentists to volunteer their time, a reality show looks to cast Eureka Springs residents, and more.
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we learn the trick of the trade with a monster truck driver. Plus, if you had a magazine, how would you choose its name? Would it be literal, a hint as to what's expected inside, or something completely different?
Local artists can submit designs for a mural at the Springdale Aquatic Center and for a poster for the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival.
"Saturday Nigh"t by The Felice Brothers
For our monthly spaces series, we tour the Tulsa National Weather Service office.
"Rain" by Explosions in the Sky and David Wingo
According to the National Climate Assessment the amount of precipitation falling heavy rainstorms has increased in parts of the country.
at end of show: "The Train That Carried My Gal Away From Town" by Jim Lauderdale
The two candidates in this year's Arkansas governor's race recently discussed their views of what the future holds for the state's Private Option. The future of hog farms in the Buffalo River Watershed may be uncertain with a recently proposed ban on confined animal breeding operations near the national river. And the Fort Smith Fire Department may not have to travel as far for training in the future, if the city board of directors approves construction of a training facility in the city.
"Adoro" Bronco
This fall, the University of Arkansas will offer its first start-to-finish, online bachelor's degree program – a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
