Little Rock Public Radio
Little Rock Public Radio (KUAR 89.1 FM) is a public radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a network affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR) and is licensed to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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The Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame exhibit now sits at the North Little Rock Event Center in Argenta. Board chair Stacy Hurst unveiled the space ahead of next week's induction of seven honorees. -
On today's show, we learn the University of Arkansas is launching a new minor in Ozarks Studies. Plus, we continue our series on Arkansas governors. We also hear that a regional volunteer center is getting a new name. -
Easterseals Arkansas opens a new K-12 academy in Little Rock, expanding education and support services for students with developmental disabilities across the state. -
On today's show, we learn uninsured rates are high in Arkansas, especially for the state’s Hispanic population, but work is happening to shrink those statistics. We also visit the Chaffee Barbershop and Military Museum to learn about the Battle of Sicily. Plus, a word about copper theft.
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Prominent Arkansas Republicans are calling on state Rep. Austin McCollum to resign after his arrest on domestic assault and false imprisonment charges. He was released Sunday on a $10,000 bond. -
On today's show, we learn that doulas provide guidance and support to new mothers and their families, but few in our region can do so in Spanish. We also dive into some Pryor Center archives that are among the earliest filmed records of Arkansas politics. Plus, a new Sound Perimeter.
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Attorney General Tim Griffin has approved a second proposal to protect direct democracy in the state constitution, allowing Protect AR Rights to gather signatures for the 2026 ballot. -
On today's show, we learn that a cadre of city employees, grassroots organizations, and motivated individuals are working together to expand public transit services in Fayetteville. We also hear that next month, an ambitious original work of heaven, angels and morality is on stage in Springdale. Plus, we share live music happenings for your weekend.
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The Northwest Arkansas city's police department is ending its use of the Flock Safety surveillance system after public backlash. -
On today's show, we get news updates from the Arkansas Advocate and Little Rock Public Radio. We also hear that last week, 30 teenagers thought about big challenges during a research day at I3R at the University of Arkansas. Plus, Ozark history with Jared Phillips.
