 
Casey Mann
ProducerCasey Mann is a reporter and producer for KUAF. She is an honors undergraduate student studying multimedia journalism and political science at the University of Arkansas. Casey also works as news editor for The Arkansas Traveler, the university’s student newspaper.
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                        Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Lauryn Higgins, known for her work covering COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine for The New York Times, has joined the University of Arkansas School of Journalism and Strategic Media as an adjunct professor.
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                        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 future of the Razorback Greenway. Also, an interview with a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
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                        Fayetteville became the first city in Arkansas to pass a Firefighters Bill of Rights, ensuring fair investigations, civil protections, and permanent safeguards for firefighters on and off the job.
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                        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 firefighters in Fayetteville, both on and off the clock. Plus, a new batch of Pryor Center archives, a new Sound Perimeter and more.
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                        Jester announced his candidacy for state land commissioner on April 30.
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                        The weather is warm, and the Razorback Greenway is bustling with activity. One group eager to hit the trails is Run Queer NWA, an LGBTQ+ running group that meets regularly in Fayetteville. Ozarks at Large’s Casey Mann spoke with the group's founder and brings us this report.
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                        Matt Holden’s “what I did this summer” essay for 2025 should be interesting. On today's show, we hear that the Fayetteville teacher’s summer will include trips into the Pacific Ocean and to Africa. This summer also means the inaugural Ozark Music Festival all around northwest Arkansas, so we'll provide a glimpse of what's to come. Also, the city of Fayetteville named this year's Amazing Tree, but what makes it so special?
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                        The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.
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                        The EF1 classification indicates wind speeds between 100 to 110 mph.
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                        According to the Arkansas Department of Commerce, the March rate was 3.7%.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
