Ozarks at Large

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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Looking back at recessions — Women's History Month

    There is talk of a possible recession, talk that has happened before. On today's show, the Pryor Center archives help us look back at past economic downturns. Plus, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas continues an active March. We also have a new edition of Sound Perimeter from Lia Uribe honoring Women’s History Month.

    55 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Fort Smith Metro drops OK county from jobs report — National Parks brace for record travel amid staff shortage

    On Today's show we hear the week's latest Fort Smith headlines from Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley. Plus the National Park Service prepares for busy season amid staffing cuts and a preview of Theatre Squared's 20th season.

    55 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Nursing students prep for disaster — 20 years of NWACC honors program

    In today's episode, Daniel Caruth reports on a disaster simulation conducted on the John Brown University campus in Siloam Springs. Northwest Arkansas Community College celebrates the 20th anniversary of its honors program, and more.

    55 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Spring wildfires - a summer camp for students interested in healthcare

    On today's Ozarks at Large, wildfire risk is high across Arkansas this Spring - we hear from the Arkansas Forestry Division about the causes of and how to prevent forest fires. Plus, a day-camp for high school students explores medical careers and a festival in Springdale brings the Marshall Islands to the Ozarks.

    55 min

  5. MAR 18

    Fentanyl deaths in Arkansas decrease — Peanuts combat food insecurity

    In today's episode, reports of fentanyl overdoses drop dramatically across the United States, Arkansas included. A new report from Heartland Forward examines the economic boost to the state if there were more medical residencies available.

    55 min

  6. MAR 17

    Supporters rally for VA employees - Maxine's Taproom turns 75

    We hear voices from a rally in support of local VA employees who have lost their jobs under new federal staffing cuts. Plus we help celebrate an icon of Fayetteville nightlife - Maxine's Taproom - ahead of the bar's 75th birthday.

    55 min

  7. MAR 14

    SHE Festival at the UofA — A new Arkansas climber's guidebook

    Today's show features more updates from the Arkansas Legislature. How the latest version of what we’re calling bird flu can have an effect on animals, people and the economy, as well as this year's SHE: Festival of Women in Music at the University of Arkansas. Today's show features more updates from the Arkansas Legislature. How the latest version of what we’re calling bird flu can have an effect on animals, people and the economy, as well as this year's SHE: Festival of Women in Music at the University of Arkansas.

    55 min

  8. MAR 13

    Proposed legislation supports citizen-led initiatives — Why Mars is red

    On today's show, we discover more about the planet Mars with University of Arkansas researchers. We also consider legislative proposals designed to invest more in primary care physicians in Arkansas, and protect protocol designed to support citizen-led initiatives.

    55 min
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