Kyle Kellams
News Director, Host of Ozarks at LargeKyle Kellams has been the news director at KUAF for 34 years and has been producing Ozarks at Large. The show began in a weekly format, then became a daily show. Kellams first started working in radio at KTLO in Mountain Home while in high school and also spent a year as news director at KKIX in Fayetteville before working at KUAF. During his time at KUAF, Kellams served as the radio play-by-play voice for the University of Arkansas women's basketball team and, on occasion, the U of A baseball team.
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Earvin Young of Rogers suffered two strokes in January 2025. Now he's blogging about life after stroke, pushing for mental health care in recovery rooms, and raising awareness in Arkansas' stroke belt. -
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. -
Music director John Jeter previews the Fort Smith Symphony's 103rd season, "Dazzling Debuts," featuring Grammy-winning artists, two world premieres and a major recording project. -
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. -
Seven Haas Hall Academy Springdale scholars qualified for the 2026 National History Day contest at the University of Maryland, led by seniors researching Phillis Wheatley and the National Cancer Act. -
Actress Marcy Harriell and conductor-pianist Jeannie Waygar perform “Broadway, Bacharach and Bossa Nova” at Walton Arts Center's Star Theater as part of the Artosphere Festival 2026. -
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." -
Crystal Bedney, owner of Serious Fiber, won the Main Street Fort Smith Commerce Collective pitch competition and plans to open a yarn shop at 409 Garrison Ave. with classes and community events. -
Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center joins Ozarks at Large to revisit the Vic Ames Show, a live, daily variety program that aired on Little Rock's KATV Channel 7 for one year beginning in 1968. -
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.
