Ozarks at Large
Weekdays at noon and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. on 91.3 FM and Weekdays at 7 p.m. on Little Rock Public Radio
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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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. -
Ozark Bird Conservancy director Mitchell Pruitt reflects on year one, tracking northern saw-whet owls, studying eastern screech owls in urban forests and launching a citizen nest box program in northwest Arkansas. -
Bentonville’s sewer pipes are at capacity amid rapid growth. The Alice L. Walton Foundation is offering a line of credit to fund major upgrades. City leaders plan to repay via fees on new development, sparing current homeowners. -
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. -
Power plants in Arkansas received exemptions from the EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards until July 2029. Environmental advocates warn this could worsen public-health risks, especially in low-income communities. -
Last week, CDC vaccine advisers changed guidance so only newborns whose mothers test positive for hepatitis B or whose status is unknown are recommended to get the birth-dose. Dr. Andy Koehler warns this could increase chronic hepatitis B risk in children. -
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.
