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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The new Forward 2050 Regional Transportation Plan outlines a vision for roads, transit, trails and bike-pedestrian infrastructure across 31 cities in Benton and Washington counties — anticipating growth to 1 million residents. -
The Beer and Hymns Band meets monthly in Bentonville and Tontitown, bringing people together with song. Their final 2025 event, Beer and Carols, is Sunday, Dec. 14 in Rogers; with proceeds to local nonprofits. -
NWA Audio Theater’s new production of “The Wizard of Oz” — directed by Becca Martin Brown — debuts this weekend. The cast includes Katie Smith as Dorothy, Judy Dunleavy Prettyman and Aiden Miller. Shows run at multiple locations through next week. -
On today's show, a look into transportation infrastructure necessary to keep up with an expected population growth in northwest Arkansas. Also, the Alice L. Walton Foundation offers the city of Bentonville a line of credit for needed infrastructure upgrades. -
Sarah McKenzie reflects on 23 years of evolving data use in Arkansas education, rising teacher turnover, chronic absenteeism and renewed efforts in early childhood access — with mixed but hopeful signs ahead. -
Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani and KUAF technical director Wai-Kay Carenbauer discuss upcoming music events. -
On today's show, A CDC advisory committee is rolling back recommendations on a safe and effective childhood vaccine, and pediatricians are concerned. Also, the impact of the EPA allowing exemptions for clean air includes some low-income communities in Arkansas, and chronic student absenteeism in Arkansas schools. -
Crystal Bridges educators and artists reinstall Nari Ward’s “We The People” using 5,000 shoelaces, engaging teachers, students and even President Obama ahead of the museum’s 2026 expansion opening. -
NWACC’s director of global learning outlines 2026 study abroad trips to Japan, Greece and Italy, open to students and community members. Programs blend food, culture and history; applications close Dec. 31. -
A discussion with Randy Dixon at the Pryor Center revisits Barack Obama’s three trips to Arkansas, from a 2006 rally to a 2014 tornado tour and his recent Crystal Bridges lecture on democracy and civic life.
