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Ozarks at Large
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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Ozarks at LargeThe 'Lay of the Land' in Arkansas — 'Violent Ends'
On today's show, we learn that land prices across Arkansas are either increasing or holding steady, and longtime landowners are taking notice. We also hear…
Ozarks at LargeMore chaplains working with State Police — Disability Rights Arkansas
On today's show, we learn how the Arkansas State Police certified dozens of chaplains to help improve mental and spiritual health with law enforcement. Also, a…
Ozarks at LargeHearing from Arkansas' top CTE teacher — New Bentonville art
On today's show, we learn that a Lincoln High School teacher is being recognized for her efforts. We also hear about some new public art popping up in…
Ozarks at LargeFulbright College's updated vision — Exploring Special Collections
On today's show, we learn about the new mission for Fulbright College. We also hear about an open house to celebrate American Archives Month. Plus, the latest…
Ozarks at LargeULI Place Summit — Dashing for neurodivergent support
On today's show, we hear a conversation advocating for increased public and private investment in affordable housing. Plus, the Madness of Edgar Allen Poe. We…
Ozarks at LargeNIH funds Arkansas maternal health research — Consequences of technology
On today's show, we learn about a $11.7 million boost to maternal health in Arkansas. We also examine the results of technological growth. Plus, a new KUAF…
Ozarks at LargeInvestigating Gen Z — Casa Magnolia's farewell
On today's show, we dig into a recent study that shows more than half of Gen Z Arkansans are thriving. Also, the disappearance and eventual discovery of Baby…
Ozarks at LargeSaying goodbye to a Fayetteville favorite — The Wizard of Hobbs
On today's show, we hear how, after 4 years, the Arsaga’s Mill District in South Fayetteville is closing. We also explore what it can mean for two master…
Ozarks at LargeWhat happens when a legislative seat is vacant — Poetry about home conflict while abroad
On today's show, we analyze two vacancy elections in the Arkansas Legislature. Additionally, we learn about creating art while being a parent and witnessing…
Ozarks at LargeWomen in Tech of Northwest Arkansas — The Razorback Greenway hereafter
On today's show, we learn how Women in Tech of Northwest Arkansas works across generations to make waste reduction better and more fun. Plus, a vision for the…
Ozarks at LargeHonoring 150 years of the UofA Herbarium — Fayetteville's most endangered places
On today's show, the University of Arkansas Herbarium is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Plus, two Fayetteville sites are on the Most Endangered Places list…
Ozarks at LargeFayetteville proposes new bond initiatives — NWACC needs instruments
On today's show, we hear about the mayor of Fayetteville's new batch of bond initiatives. Plus, NorthWest Arkansas Community College is hosting a used…
Ozarks at LargeCelebrating one's 'Authentic Self' — Bee Balm Poetry Week
On today's show, we hear about a concert at Thaden School celebrating trans rights and artistic expression. Also, Bee Balm Poetry Week returns to Fayetteville…
Ozarks at LargeIncreasing visibility for UofA special collections — Climate change's effect on healthcare
On today's show, we hear about how updates to the Mullins Library at the University of Arkansas offer better access to special collections. Plus, we…
Ozarks at LargeNonprofits tackle affordable housing — 'The Madness of Poe'
On today's show, we hear about how local organizations are developing innovative solutions to address affordable housing in northwest Arkansas. We also learn…
Ozarks at LargeFayetteville school's new assessment — Funding sign language access
On today's show, we hear a conversation with the superintendent for Fayetteville Public Schools about a new school accountability system. Also, we learn that…
Ozarks at LargeA new parental support program — Firefighter protections
On today's show, we hear about a pilot program to offset major expenses for new parents who attend wellness visits. We also learn about new protections for…
Ozarks at LargeStartup Crawl 2025 — Momentous returns
On today's show, we hear how mall businesses and beer came together last weekend on the Fayetteville Square. Plus, The Momentary is bringing electronic music…
Ozarks at LargeExamining the 'Dirty Truth' — A new production at TheatreSquared
On today's show, we hear about a recent report from the Sierra Club that reveals utility companies in Arkansas remain heavily reliant on nonrenewable energy…
Ozarks at LargeA new early childhood education voucher program — 'Controlled Demo'
On today's show, we learn how changes to an early childhood voucher program in Arkansas culminated in a legislative meeting. Artist Sam King also shares the…
Ozarks at LargeDire circumstances for rice farmers — Dylan Earl visits KUAF
On today's show, we hear from an agricultural economist about how global economics are affecting rice farmers in Arkansas. Also today, Dylan Earl stops by KUAF…
Ozarks at LargeLearning more about the murder of Emmitt Till — 'Felt Piano Dreams'
On today's show, Wright Thompson will discuss his book about the murder of Emmitt Till, “The Barn,” that sheds new light on a 70-year-old murder. We also…
Ozarks at LargeEnabling tech-based startups — A rising bear population
On today's show, we hear about a statewide tech accelerator that helps entrepreneurs start and sustain their businesses. Also, wildlife officials note that a…
Ozarks at LargeAI's role in your small business — The Creative Exchange Fund
On today's show, we explore the adoption of AI in daily work by small businesses. We also learn about Elana Ramage’s novel, which tells the story of a woman…
Ozarks at LargeA housing summit — Google's billion dollar investment
On today's show, we hear how a housing summit this fall will host national experts to help tackle regional problems. Plus, Google is building a billion-dollar…
Ozarks at LargeFayetteville's new housing officer — NWA Book Fest expands
On today's show, we hear a conversation with Fayetteville's first chief housing officer, Marlee Stark. Plus, the NWA Book Fest is expanding its lineup to…
Ozarks at LargeReduced staffing at National Parks — E-waste to public art
On today's show, we hear about how nearly a quarter of all permanent staff members with the National Park Service were cut in 2025. Also, a local artist is…
Ozarks at LargeThe Starlight Jazz Club returns — 'Celestial Visions'
On today's show, we learn that average weekly wages were down in Crawford and Sebastian Counties in the first quarter of 2025. Also, the Symphony of Northwest…
Ozarks at LargeHow to better use AI tools — 'Sources and Methods' explores national security
On today's show, we learn that NorthWest Arkansas Community College is offering workshops to help people better understand how to use artificial intelligence…
Ozarks at LargeInvesting in alternative transportation — NWA 'Grows Home'
On today's show, we hear how collecting data helps invest in active and alternative transportation on the University of Arkansas campus. Also, when it comes to…
Ozarks at LargeReimagining downtown Fayetteville — Horror on the high seas
On today's show, we learn that the city of Fayetteville is beginning to reimagine what its downtown could look like. We also hear from the author of a new…
Ozarks at LargeBreastfeeding support — Monarch Flight Fest
On today's show, we discuss an updated resource guide to help new mothers and families find information and learn about their rights related to breastfeeding…
Ozarks at LargeUnderstanding AI in agriculture — Fayetteville Film Fest
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is hosting a conference on considering artificial intelligence in its industry. Plus, a dip into the archive…
Ozarks at LargeAffordable housing in Fayetteville — Rogers' new muraled tunnel
On today's show, we learn about a new affordable housing community opening in West Fayetteville. Plus, a new tunnel in Rogers is more than just a convenient…
Ozarks at LargeIndigenous art at Crystal Bridges — 'Nelson Hackett’s Flight From Slavery'
On today' show, we learn that Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is sharing more indigenous artwork through a landmark acquisition. We also hear how the…
Ozarks at LargeA new Fayetteville park — Crafting the Cold War
On today's show, we hear that Fayetteville has broken ground on the upcoming Underwood Park. Plus, a University of Arkansas Honors College Signature Seminar…
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Higher rates of uninsured children in Arkansas — KATV archives
On today's show, the uninsured rate for children in Arkansas is the highest it’s been in a decade. Plus, continuing to celebrate the best of the KATV archives…
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A gap in Bentonville's budget — Keeping Fayetteville fashionable
On today's show, the city of Bentonville is expecting an eight and a half million dollar budget gap due to tax rebates. Plus, learning more details about the…
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Nelms Dyslexia Center partners with UofA — Improving aircraft safety
On today's show, a new partnership between the Nelms Dyslexia Center and the University of Arkansas. Plus, a conversation with Arkansas State University…
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Rollbacks on Clean Air Act, Mildenhall selected as Arkansas favorite
On today's show, rollbacks to the federal Clean Air Act could affect energy development in Arkansas. Plus, further discovery of the musical genius of Florence…
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A new program at UAMS, Labor Day protest at Broadway Bridge in Little Rock
On today's edition of Ozarks at Large, an interview with Carolyn Staley - author and childhood neighbor of Bill Clinton, who will be speaking at the…
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New architecture building at UofA — new music from Modeling
On today's show, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design has opened a new academic building in Fayetteville. Plus, new music from the band Modeling and…
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A call to register voters in Arkansas, 78 years of the Ozark Folk Festival
A call to register voters in Arkansas, 78 years of the Ozark Folk Festival
Ozarks at LargeInvestigating a campus emergency — The future of cancer research
On today's show, we hear about hundreds of phone calls reporting an active shooter on the University of Arkansas campus on Monday that turned out to be a false…
Ozarks at LargeTeens look to the future — We look back at Arkansas 1975
On today's show, we hear about a local youth advocacy group's alternative college fair. We also learn what was happening in "The Land of Opportunity" 50 years…
Ozarks at Large'Three Musketeers' at T2 — Prepping for the Holidays in August
TheatreSquared is beginning its 20th season tonight with a performance of "The Three Musketeers." Plus, it may not feel like the winter holiday season, but the…
Ozarks at LargeInforming Arkansans about their government — A court reporter tells all
On today's show, we learn about The League of Women Voters of Arkansas' latest edition of its book, "Government in Arkansas." Also, a conversation with a local…
Ozarks at LargeFayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance — A floral mural
On today's show, we hear how the Fayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance continues to help service workers five years in. Also, a new mural in northwest…
Ozarks at LargeThe Outrigger Cup — Leon Keer talks public art
On today's show, we hear about the Marshall Islands national soccer team's first international matches. We also get an update on LEARNS Act Educational Freedom…
Ozarks at LargePro-bono urban design — A blues guitar legend
On today's show, we hear how The Congress for the New Urbanism is accepting proposals for free design and planning help in northwest Arkansas, regardless of…
Ozarks at LargeCommunity creatives at Maker Faire — Outback in the Ozarks returns
On today's show, we hear about the world’s last nation to get a national soccer team playing their first match last night. Plus, an overnight 200-mile relay…
Ozarks at LargeSmall steps at NWACC with micro-credentials — Las Faygas returns
On today's show, we learn about time-sensitive ways to learn new skills at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Also, we hear more information regarding a…
Ozarks at LargeA lawsuit from death row — Improving UofA traffic flow
On today's show, we host a conversation about the rights of inmates on death row. Plus, as college students make their way back to the Hill, we talk parking…
Ozarks at LargeHeartland Forward's new leadership — The Underview
On today's show, there’s a leadership change at Heartland Forward, and their new CEO says work remains the same. Plus, a local podcast is having hard…
Ozarks at LargeRaise NWA, goodmakerU boost nonprofits — Bagpipes in Batesville
On today's show, we learn that the funding landscape for nonprofits is changing, and Goodmaker U is working to make its fundraising more efficient. Also…
Ozarks at LargeThe Fort Smith International Film Fest — Quizzing TheatreSquared
A film festival can be more than just screening movies. On today's show, we hear about the 5th annual Fort Smith International Film Festival, which celebrates…
Ozarks at LargeNew tools for better maternal health — Scott Simon on public media’s value
A new toolkit is being designed to help doctors prevent postpartum hemorrhages, one of the leading causes of maternal death. Also, a conversation with Scott…
Ozarks at LargeLearning via hook and ladder — The Eagle Rock Loop
School is back in session next week, and for some Rogers students, there is a substantial new addition: a donated fire truck. Plus, another entry in the…
Ozarks at LargeThe struggle for reparations — Razorback football in Little Rock
On today's show, we hear how a Fayetteville nonprofit is working to get reparations for African American residents, despite pushback from the state government…
Ozarks at LargeReconsidering single-stream recycling — Anvil Fest returns
On today's show, more questions about a proposed change to recycling in Fayetteville lead to more answers. Plus, a white supremacist group in northeast…