Ozarks at Large

On today's show, an interview with Gregory Warner, host of the podcast "Rough Translation." The Fort Smith Symphony end its concert season with the music Louis Ballard, the Community Spotlight week review and Charles Robinson is conferred at the chancellor of the University of Arkansas. Plus, weekend events and more.

On today's show, although the the number of charging stations in Northwest Arkansas is modest, there a few statewide initiatives to help grow the electric vehicle infrastructure. Plus, local music, a new episode of "Sound Perimeter" and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders talk about rolling out the LEARNS Act.

Walmart recently announced a plan to expand its electric vehicle charging network at thousands of store locations. The current count of EV charging stations in the region is modest, but a few statewide initiatives will likely grow the infrastructure rapidly.

On today's show, Arkansas Act 372 criminalizes librarians and library staff who furnish books deemed obscene, and it takes effect in a few months. Plus, local music, "Chicken & Biscuits" opens at TheatreSquared and weekend Earth Activities.

On today's show, tax revenue from medical marijuana used to be allocated for cancer research. Now, it will go toward medical residency programs and food insecurity. Also, a new episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas" centers on ballet, and a new voting rights exhibition at the Arkansas Capitol. Plus, residents of north central get $7.4 million from USDA for a water infrastructure project and more.

On today's show, the Fayetteville Public Library is set to host Period Poverty & Menstrual Equity - A Short Film & Roundtable Discussion. Also, university teams compete for venture capital in the University of Arkansas Office Entrepreneurship and Innovation's 2023 Heartland Challenge. Plus, a possible special session of the Arkansas Legislature to address Medicaid and more.

On today's show, updates on the U.S. Marshals Museum and the next "Unexpected" mural in Fort Smith. Also, weekend plans, a review of "Suzume" and celebrating a century of the Apple Blossom Festival. Plus, University of Arkansas College of Engineering gives Teni Rane Butler an Early Career Award, the Community Spotlight week in review and more.

On today's show, more pickleball courts are being added to Northwest Arkansas parks. Also, weekend music and performances. Plus, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs a bill requiring age verification checks on new social media users, the U.S. Pro Cup returns to Northwest Arkansas and more.

The coming week features multiple "big-name" touring acts with stops in the region, as well as the usual mix of folk, country, blues, metal and more.

On today's show, the Arkansas lawmakers recently passed a law slashing retail net-metering credit rates. Home and business solar systems in the state receive net-metering credits for excess solar energy distributed into the electric grid. Also, the University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum will perform "Considering Matthew Shepard" this Saturday. Also, an excerpt from the latest "Undisciplined" episo...

On today's show, a total solar eclipse is expected to bring in a record-number of tourists to Arkansas in 2024. Plus, Tyson Foods workers protest at a meatpacking plant in Van Buren, a new episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas" and the Washington County Historical Society is set to commemorate the Battle of Fayetteville this weekend. Also, state measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes...

On today's show, OneCommunity aims to bridge the gap of academic access. Also, today is the final day to register to vote for the upcoming May 9 elections. Plus, a conversation about Jennings Osborne with Randy Dixon, director of news media and archives at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.

On today's show, the "Protect Arkansas Act" and a bill requiring a social media age verification wait for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' signature. Also, The Momentary hosts the Holi Festival and a review of "Paint." Plus, the number of Fort Smith building permits continues to rise and more.

On today's show, about 100 Afghan refugees in Northwest Arkansas gathered to celebrate Nowruz, or Persian New Year. Also, how picking up after pets can improve water quality, the first episode of "The BeLOVED Community" is available, local music and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

On today's show, Kristin Netterstrom talks constitutional amendments and what citizens might see on the 2024 ballot. Plus, a free dental clinic returns to Conway, construction begins on a hospital in Tahlequah and more.

On today's show, the Alice Walton School of Medicine breaks ground and is scheduled to be completed in 2025. Also, a new episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," and new book explores a U.S. Navy tradition. Plus, tornado cleanup efforts continue, a crime bill progresses in the Arkansas Legislature, the Walton Family Foundation launched its Connection Hub and more.

On today's show, Arkansas universities are looking to new ways to attract potential students and brace for record-low enrollment at the end of the decade. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces is running president in 2024, and Central Arkansans deal with the aftermath of Friday's deadly tornado. Plus, the next concert from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas will feature the Fayetteville Jazz Collec...

On today's show, former engineer E. Joe Brown engineers stories about Oklahoma in his series, "A Cowboy's Destiny." Plus, Fort Smith sales tax collections increase, weekend plans and a "Dungeons and Dragons" movie review. Plus, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine breaks ground, possible rezoning on Mount Sequoyah and more.

On today's show, examining the reasons behind Arkansas school districts switching school calendars. Also, Sylvia Poggioli, an NPR European correspondent, talks about her life and career. Plus, local music, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, news from the state legislature and the latest episode of "Sound Perimeter."

On today's show, Arkansas legislators introduced a bill proposing to decriminalize fentanyl test strips. Chris Jones, an advocate and co-founder of NWA Harm Reduction, said test strips are important to reduce harm. Also, the Northwest Arkansas Book Festival celebrates an indie bookstore boom. Plus, the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police oppose short-term rental bill, local music and more.

On today's show, death doula Alison Nail-Malone speaks about her experiences caring for individuals near the end of life. Also, a resolution making a firefighter incentive plan passes the Fayetteville City Council, KUAF staff makes food recommendations and sales tax collection increases in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders supports a legislative package to fund a new prison and...

On today's show, Jim Harter is a volunteer for FindAGrave.com and so far, he has captured at least 9,000 images. Also, Arkansas unemployment number dips, the Arkansas Department of Health reveals an infectious disease dashboard, the history of Bessie Moore and more.

On today's show, the importance of establishing a rapport before embarking on an intense theater experience. Plus, a true crime podcast with a goal of being more than salacious, tourism numbers in Arkansas continue to rise, and much more.

On today's show, the Arkansas Legislature advances bills to ban over-the-counter sales of Delta 8 and regulate CBC manufacturing and sales. Plus, a conversation on the state's national image from Talk Business and Politics, the latest episode of "Sound Perimeter," local music and a local news recap.

On today's show, talks continue of a possible affiliation deal between the University of Arkansas and the University of Phoenix. Also, a federal judge refuses to dismiss a lawsuit regarding ivermectin use at the Washington County Detention Center. Plus, an excerpt from the latest episode of "Resilient Black Women," secret clocks and more.