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Ozarks at Large
Hosted by KUAF 91.3 Public Radio · EN
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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Fayetteville gets a new, blue way to recycle — Victory Theatre returns with 'Moonchild'
1w ago00:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear residents in Fayetteville are moving from small green recycling bins to big blue recycling bins. Plus, we visit the Victory Theatre in Rogers, which is hosting its first on-stage performance this week after years of renovation from severe tornado damage. And we explain how you - yes, you - can play a role in Fayetteville Public Library’s new strategic plan.
Transcribe →OAL Archives: Razordykes, America250, Ozark organic farming
2w ago00:54:58Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories this year, like one detailing a group that’s spent 50 years building queer community at the University of Arkansas. Another focuses on how Crystal Bridges recognizes the nuanced history of America’s semiquincentennial. We also hear about the Ozark origins of USDA organic farming.
Transcribe →Swarm speaks to Fayetteville — Raising Arkansas' stroke awareness
2w ago00:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we learn that a drone manufacturing company looking to set up shop in Fayetteville held a contentious town hall last night. Plus, Arkansas ranks among the worst in the country for the rate of strokes per capita, and we hear from an advocate for awareness of risk factors and for stroke survivors. We also head to the 34th Congress of New Urbanism.
Transcribe →Supreme Court justice visits Bentonville — Investigating KUAF's AI intern
2w ago00:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear about Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's trip to Bentonville last weekend. Plus, we explore new tech that's helping Ozarks at Large share stories with more people. Plus, we learn about a major street that will temporarily close in Fayetteville.
Transcribe →A new multi-state water trail — Haas Hall tackles National History Day
2w ago00:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear that a Siloam Springs kayaking destination is changing from a secret spot to a regionally recognized water trail. We’ll also meet two Haas Hall Academy students who’ve advanced past the state National History Day competition to qualify for the international finals next month. Plus, we learn about a new concert called "Broadway, Bacharach and Bossa Nova."
Transcribe →Clinton School grads head into the world — Sewing into business
2w ago00:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear that the next generation of public servants is ready for their work. We also remember that time a Little Rock TV station swung big and launched a daily, one-hour variety show. Plus, we learn about a new business in Fort Smith that's providing an entrepreneur with space and activating a downtown storefront.
Transcribe →'The Wild Wolves of Yellowstone' — War on Women comes to Fayetteville
2w ago00:55:00Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear that Doug Smith led the project reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone and plans to speak about it at the Walton Arts Center. Plus, we learn that the music of the feminist punk band War on Women can be brutal, but it's not all based on anger. We also get our weekly River Valley news roundup from Talk Business & Politics.
Transcribe →Arkansas reporter wins Pulitzer Prize — Bioblitz catalogs River Valley species
3w ago00:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear from an Arkansas native who received a Pulitzer Prize for local reporting on how tow companies took advantage of low-income residents in Connecticut. Plus, we talk to UAFS students, faculty and members of the community as they catalog as many species of life as they can. We also survey the live music opportunities for the weekend and more.
Transcribe →The implications of Razorback Tennis' end — Jones Center welcomes volunteers
3w ago00:55:00Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear the University of Arkansas recently cut its tennis programs and explore what it means for the future of other Razorback sports. Plus, we consider how a new volunteer center may provide pathways out of loneliness. We also learn why excessive screen use can affect our eyes, legs and even our lungs.
Transcribe →College in the age of emerging AI — Scott Simon's storied pets
3w ago00:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we consider whether students and faculty at the University of Arkansas are using Artificial Intelligence responsibly. Plus, we talk with NPR’s Scott Simon, who has covered wars, interviewed world leaders, and, in his new book, animals he’s known. We also touch base with the Arkansas Advocate about what's happening in Little Rock.
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