Ozarks at Large

On today's show, the affordable housing crisis is impacting seniors in Fayetteville. Also, a trip to Arkansas’ first LEGO store. Plus, the Pryor Center's Randy Dixon remembers a record-setting football game that refused to end.

On today's show, a northwest Arkansas trail connection to newly acquired Olympic silver. Also, Deadbird shares the highs and lows of a life on stage. Plus, a full itinerary for your weekend— from new beer to books, horses and more.

On today's show, a recent report reveals unhealthy levels of potentially toxic chemicals in the air in Tontitown. Also, the downtown bureau in Fort Smith has a new leader and name. Plus, Ambivert Books makes it easier to find Spanish-language books.

On today's show, the city of Fayetteville is beginning to implement its climate action plan. Also, Points of Departure features a conversation with Muhammed Yunus, the man behind microloans who is now serving as an interim leader in Bangladesh. Plus, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas wants to have better maternal health outcomes in Arkansas.

On today's show, logging 50,000 miles of autonomous driving of long-haul trucking. Also, a nearly 150-year-old printing press is repatriated to the Cherokee Nation. Plus, the Filmland 2024 lineup includes screenings and film-related panels with creative heavyweights.

On today's show, celebrating 20 years of the Eureka Springs Farmers Market. Plus, a cannabis company moves its headquarters from Little Rock to Rogers. And, nearly 45 years later… a big bowl game victory remembered.

On today's show, colleges reaching out to rural high school students. Plus, what it takes to put together a symphony season. And Michael Tilley discusses the small number of city board candidates in Fort Smith, while April Wallace says we can look forward to books, avocado drinks and more later this month.

On today's episode, Arkansas is receiving more than $2 million as part of the Cooperative Endangered Species Grant. Plus, connecting northwest Arkansas to the southern tip of the state. And, summer accents in music in a new edition of Sound Perimeter.

On today's show, we explore a new childcare facility that is up and running on the Walmart Home Office campus. Also, the new national tour of "Hamilton" will launch from Fayetteville. Plus, one musician goes from Springdale to the New World Symphony

On today's show, going county to county building civic engagement in Arkansas. Also, a five-year update on what northwest Arkansas residents think about their quality of life. Plus, connecting a diet with a steady helping of processed red meat increases the chances of dementia.

On today's show, women-owned farms are on the rise, both nationally and in northwest Arkansas. Also, a major investment in oncology technology at Mercy in Rogers. Plus, it's been 25 years since once of the biggest football wins ever in Fayetteville.

On today's show, a boost for a novel housing project in Bentonville. Also, the process for firing a Civil War-era cannon. Plus, e catch up with the week with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and gear up for the weekend with April Wallace from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

On today's show, the trail system in Fayetteville is expanding east and west. Also, a new dental school is opening in Little Rock. Plus, Grandpa's Goodtime Fandango reunites.

On today's show, Alpha-Gal syndrome is on the rise due to the growing number of ticks in the region. Also, the city of Bella Vista is getting a rebrand. Plus, art helps us understand what it can mean to leave one home for another.

On today's show, a new effort to offer support to incarcerated people in Northwest Arkansas. Also, the best-made plans make for a new bike route. Plus, actor Maddie Cochran says she knew she had to be in a production of “Our Town” after she saw it on stage a few years ago.

On today's show, how the collaboration of the three largest metro areas in Arkansas brought home $100 million from the EPA. Also, Ed Bethune was a Republican Arkansas Congressman long before the GOP controlled the state. Plus, the difference a Tjuan Byrd Internship can make.

On today's show, UAMS and Baptist Health Fort Smith give teenagers hands-on experience in the medical world. Also, chatting with an author about a real-life Springdale resident who served as inspiration for their novel about running away to join the circus. Plus, the Listening Lab visits the Girl Power Rock Camp.

On today's show, the Illinois River Watershed Partnership combines bluegrass and bats for a conservation-themed event. Plus, the second summer for the University of Arkansas’ Master's program in Black sacred music is nearing the end. Plus, a non-profit radio station with a mission of community and music is ready to show off its new home.

On today's show, we learn more about Pedal It Forward's new shop inside the Jones Center. Also, discussing the importance of play for kids with educators. Plus, celebrating 50-plus years of the Buffalo National River with "I Am Northwest Arkansas."

On today's show, we consider where our water comes from, how to keep it coming and how to be good stewards of the water we have. We also try to figure out what to expect between now and the first Tuesday in November with John Brummett and Talk Business & Politics.

On today's show, nature-based solutions Fayetteville officials designed to help mitigate climate change. Also, the unpredictable pace of finishing a poem. Plus, the week’s news and a big red ball coming to northwest Arkansas.

On today's show, a summer camp for children with complex communication issues. Also, a nonprofit focused on civic engagement in Arkansas is filing suit against the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners over the process of signing a form. Plus, you may be familiar with a bar crawl. But what about a yarn crawl?

On today's show, how a modest piece of solar-powered equipment brought together a small community following the May tornadoes in Benton County. Also, examining why the teen birth rate is so much higher in Arkansas. Plus, the many ways to think about privacy.

On today's show, Little Rock Public Radio helps us get up to speed on the Arkansas Abortion Amendment. We also brush up on our Shakespeare with Arkansas Classical Theater. Plus, the person behind On the Map Shows explains the art of booking concerts.

On today's show, we learn how staying safe in public waters means more than just wearing a life jacket. Also, the democratic process begins early to prepare for the November election. Plus, an Arkansas naval history recounted with archives from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.