Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics discusses German F-35s headed to Ebbing, Fort Smith sales tax, a theft investigation at Parrot Island Waterpark and ARCOM's 10th white coat ceremony.

On today's show, we hear sports stories old and new, like how a man from Prague created the word most associated with Arkansas. We also learn about electric unicycle racing in Bentonville. Yes, electric unicycle racing. Plus, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics shares Fort Smith headlines, and we preview the Arkansas Tiny Desk Concert.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics discusses Fort Smith's firefighter pay debate, the city's cybersecurity event, a consent decree management proposal and falling airport traffic.

On today's show, we preview the Northwest Arkansas Emergency Preparedness Fair in Centerton and the opening of the sixth Our Art, Our Region, Our Time exhibition in Fayetteville. Plus, organizers of the inaugural Joyful Teaching Conference explain why joy belongs in the classroom. We also meet Creative Exchange Fund artist Elsa Karrenbauer, and Michael Tilley brings us the latest from Fort Smith, including a push for bigger firefighter raises, the city's cybersecurity event and a proposed consent decree management contract.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics on the Interlock ransomware claim in Fort Smith's system attack, plus Cisterna Park plans, a $3.3 million NIH weight-loss study, manufacturing job gains.

On today's show, we hear about "Song of a Blackbird," a graphic novel exploring how Dutch artists saved thousands of people from the Nazis. We’ll also talk with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics about a computer attack in Fort Smith. Plus, we get ready for this month’s Old Friends Reunion.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics on a rejected plan to rebuild Fort Smith's original 1817 fort, slowing metro economies, a monthlong city cyberattack fallout.

Michael Tilley on a Fort Smith board recess that skipped procedure, the city's 44 Flock cameras, a Butterfield Stagecoach monument planned for Garrison Avenue plus softer hospitality tax revenue.

On today's show, we consider that while it may not feel like it just yet, autumn is closing in, and that season has some deep connections to the Ozarks. Plus, Cory Cross’ music has deep roots in country music, and we talk with him about playing a honky-tonk dance in Fayetteville this weekend. Plus, our Culture Vulture has more recommendations for your weekend.

Michael Tilley on emails suggesting the 3,000-bed Franklin County prison is off, a fourth daily American flight for Fort Smith Regional, plus a November vote on Fort Smith's form of government.