Ozarks at Large

On today's show, a list of key national and international aid organizations providing relief to war-torn Ukrainians -- and ways to securely donate. Plus, a boot camp for political candidates, what live music to catch this weekend, and much more.

On today's show, a conversation about perseverance and creativity from The Lunch Hour. Plus, an ecologist is measuring how Ozark prairie snakes are harmed by prescribed fires, a history lesson about scholarships at the University of Arkansas, and much more.

On today's show, children and meals during the summer. Plus, the new Broadway season at Walton Arts Center has been unveiled, an explainer on verbs from our Militatant Grammarian, and much more.

On today's show, Canoo comes here to build electric vehicles. Plus, a quick preview of Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week, expanding the conversation between dances and audience, and much more.

On today's show, Nadja Burkovich was born in the former Soviet Socialist Republic of Ukraine shares what it's like to watch the invasion from America. Plus, our weekly updates from Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Courtney Lanning, and much more.

On today's show, a new food hub will be built in Springdale. Plus, filmmakers and film fans connect this weekend in Rogers, a new edition of Sound Perimeter, and much more.

On today's show, 40 years of the Women’s Project in Arkansas. Plus, a special screening in Centerton this weekend of a new film about autism, a discussion about faith, liberation and justice, and much more.

On today's show, the next University of Arkansas Honors College lecture about climate change. Plus, a preview of the Creative Center for the Arts in downtown Fort Smith, a visit from the Militant Grammarian, and much more.

On today’s show, a Confederate monument removed in late 2020 from the Bentonville town square will be re-erected in a private city park. Plus, we learn more about a Makers to Market program hosted by the Fayetteville Public Library, a new batch of Pryor Center archives connects us to four radio legends, and much more.

On today's show, efforts to research and control a deadly fungus killing hibernating bats have been stalled because of COVID-19. Plus our weekly roundup with Michael Tilley, new music from Austin Cash, and much more.

On today's show, helping hundreds of unhoused veterans in Fort Smith. Plus, the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest is underway, a new episode of Sound Perimeter, and much more.

On today's show, an examination of wrongful convictions. Plus, a new blank space for artists in downtown Springdale, a portion of the live recording of Undisciplined, and much more.

On today's show, St. James United Methodist Church, in the heart of Fayetteville’s historic African American district is celebrating a 160th anniversary. Plus, John McCutcheon discusses 50 years of music, a visit from our Militant Grammarian, and much more.

On today's show, the newly chartered Arkansas Ozarks Waterkeeper, a member of a worldwide alliance. Plus, a new collection from the Pryor Center archives, and much more.

On today's show, a billion dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funding is being delivered by the U.S. Treasury to Arkansas counties and cities—to be obligated by 2024. Plus, Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics helps us review news of the week, we welcome Hip Hop Hello to the KUAF family, and more.

On today's show, a new exhibition at The Momentary inspired by the Trail of Tears. Plus, a new episode of Sound Perimeter, a visit to the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, and much more.

Courtney Lanning says the new rom-com Marry Me, with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, may not break new ground...but it is better than most holiday-adjacent romance movies.

On today's show, Arkansas Children’s and the Omicron surge. Plus, an Oklahoma group, Save the Illinois River, claims insufficient wastewater treatment in northwest Arkansas threatens the watershed shared by both states, and much more.

We start our show with Governor Asa Hutchinson's call for prison expansion, a citizenship session at Fayetteville Public Library, and the latest COVID-19 information for Arkansas.

Tourism spending and air travel in Arkansas have picked up, but are not back to pre-pandemic levels. Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, covers these matters and more.

After the all-time high of 46 COVID-19 patients last month, nearly double that of the previous peak last June, Arkansas Children's Hospital's Executive Vice President Dr. Rick Barr recounts how staff navigated the high and the trends they observed in pediatric cases.

The northeastern Oklahoma conservation group Save the Illinois River claims inadequate wastewater treatment in northwest Arkansas threatens downstream water quality in the river shared by both states. We hear from STIR cofounder Ed Brocksmith about the group's concerns and solutions, and Heath Ward, executive director of Springdale Water Utilties and a vice chair on the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority.

Every year Becca Martin Brown, the features editor at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reminds us that Valentine's Day is approaching. She does so this year with ideas for outings around the holiday.

There is continued discussion about the possibility of new testing regarding evidence related to the West Memphis 3 case. Brandon Tabor, with our partner KASU, and George Jared, with Talk Business and Politics, get us up to date.

On today's show, the growth of the Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas means more opportunities for young people to further their education. Plus, Mitch Walking Elk offers a preview of his virtual visit with the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville and much more.

Oklahoma's total case count of COVID-19 now exceeds 1,000,000. Both Oklahoma and Arkansas report another significant increase in fatal cases of the virus.

The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas has announced they are increasing their 2022 scholarship for students who plan to continue their education after high school.

Laura Merling, the former Chief Transformation Officer for Google is the new Chief Transformation and Operations Officer for Arvest Bank. She is the featured guest on this week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Mitch Walking Elk, an Oklahoma native, is an educator, singer, songwriter and activist. He'll be the next guest for the Hear Our Voices series at the Museum of Native American History via Facebook Live.

This week, University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe explores the tabla, the main percussive instrument used in Northern Indian classical music. Featuring music and performances by Nilan Chaudhuri, Dinuk Wijeratne the Boston Conservatory Orchestra, Sandeep Das, Bjork and Talvin Singh.

On today's show, hearing more about early African-Americans in this region. Plus, paths to Black entrepreneurship in northwest Arkansas, a hip hop show at George's Majestic Lounge tonight, and much more.

While reported new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas are slowing, reported deaths from the disease are not.

Dr. Caree Banton, host of Undisciplined, gathered a panel of Black business owners from across northwest Arkansas to discuss their experiences. In an excerpt from the live recording, we hear what inspired them to start their own business. Find more information about upcoming Undisciplined Live recordings here.

The Washington County Historical Society's Diverse Settlers Committee — originally named Black Settlers — has produced a virtual Black History Month program for 2022. Founding member, Margaret Clark, explains the origins and mission of the committee.

This week's examination of University of Arkansas history concentrates on Silas Hunt and others who figured in the long journey of integration at the school.

Jasper Logan and Baang bring hip hop to George's Majestic Lounge tonight. We talked with them about music, promotion and friendship in advance of the concert.

On today's show, a change at Heifer International. Plus, our Militant Grammarian tracks down idiom origins, looking at the RNC censure, and much more.

Our show begins with the Monday report from the Arkansas Department of Health about COVID-19. Known new cases appear to be slowing, but deaths from the virus continue to be reported at high numbers.

Washington County Quorum Court Jail/Law Enforcement/Courts Committee members Monday night approved a non-binding resolution expressing appreciation for Dr. Robert Karas, operator of Karas Correctional Health in Fayetteville. Karas is under contract to medically treat county jail detainees. Karas prescribes off-label use of ivermectin, not approved by FDA, to prevent or treat Covid-19 in the jail. ACLU-Arkansas last month filed a federal lawsuit against Karas and the county claiming medical maltreatment of hundreds of county jail detainees.

Early voting is underway ahead of today's special City Council election in Fayetteville. Late last week during a major winter storm that paralyzed the region, we encountered a couple hiking in deepening snow to early vote at the county courthouse, the only county facility open during that day — proving that Democracy works even during a blizzard.

John Brummett from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Roby Brock from our partner Talk Business and Politics discuss GOP censure and more in their weekly conversation.

Dr. Caree Banton, Director of the African and African-American Studies program at the University of Arkansas and host of the podcast Undisciplined, along with KUAF public radio, presents a series of four live podcast recordings in celebration of Black History Month. The first event is tonight at 5pm at Into+View Art Gallery and Studio in Rogers.

You know what it means if you "let the cat of the bag" or "butter up" somebody. But why, exactly, do we say these things? Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, offers origins of some common idioms.

Over the weekend Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation released a barred owl back into the wild, four months after being taken in for severe head trauma and a broken leg. The owl was cheered on by a crowd of nearly 100 people at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville.

On today's show, saving the Buffalo River, again. Plus, the Scott Family Amazeum seeks creative minds to come be a part of the crew, and much more.

The latest report from the Arkansas Department of Health indicates fewer new cases of COVID-19 from a testing day when much of the state was still thawing out from a winter storm.

“Save the Buffalo River … Again” authored by Brian Thompson details the seven-year long battle to shutter an industrial swine breeding facility situated a few miles upstream of our nation's first declared national river. Sourcing news accounts, scientific studies, stakeholders, as well as lead opposition group, Buffalo River Watershed Alliance, Thompson reveals how corporate pork producers attempted but failed to stake a major claim on the ecologically sensitive watershed.

The Scott Family Amazeum is seeking creative minds to help with collaboration.

We present an archive edition of our Pryor Center Profiles. In 2020 Randy Dixon explained the story of the musical ensemble The Group and their history in Arkansas.

Research at Arkansas State University is looking into connections between financial literacy and health literacy. Johnathan Reaves, with our partner station KASU, talked with one of the researchers.