On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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."

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.