Jack Travis

Mary Childress of Harrison will carry the Special Olympics torch Tuesday as the Arkansas Summer Games begin Thursday in Searcy, where roughly 2,000 athletes will compete.

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.

Karen Kilroy and Aiden Maroney built Radiohead, an AI transcription tool for KUAF, as a class project in Zach Steelman's UofA course. It won the university's first AI innovation challenge.

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.

The Upper Illinois River Water Trail stretches 15.5 miles from Chamber Springs in Arkansas to WOKA Whitewater Park in Oklahoma, opening paddling access across state lines for the first time.

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."

Visit Bentonville opened its new visitor center Tuesday. CMO Alison Nation says the centrally located spot offers local expertise, maps and a public art-lined alleyway setting.

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.

A Belgian startup has developed a wearable airbag for cyclists that deploys in milliseconds. We hear how Aerobag hopes to find partners through Bentonville's cycling accelerator.