The Arkansas legislature chose three proposed constitutional amendments to be voted on in 2026.

Scientific advances allow us to understand fertility more completely and help people have children who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to conceive, but we've come a long way. Isabel Davis’ book “Conceiving History: Trying for Pregnancy Past and Present” examines scientific, folkloric, political and societal connections to conception throughout history.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a partner with the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Visually Impaired and the Arkansas School for the Deaf in a pilot program to make the museum’s art more accessible.

The study identified five areas where additional services are needed, with access to housing and mentorship among the top priorities.

At least three constitutional amendments will appear on the 2026 ballot for Arkansas voters. On today's show, we dig into some of the research on those revisions. Isabel Davis will also discuss her book, ”Conceiving History,” which explores the long history of trying to become pregnant. Plus, reporter Sophia Nourani and KUAF's Wai-Kay Carenbauer suggest live music shows around the region.

The Arkansas Department of Health has reported three confirmed cases of measles within the state, as well as potential exposures from out-of-state travelers in Northwest Arkansas.

Matt Holden, a biology teacher at Fayetteville High School, will embark on two expeditions this summer: one to the Pacific Ocean and another to Kenya. He has been chosen as a 2025 Science Communication Fellow by the Ocean Exploration Trust. Yesterday, he discussed the upcoming trips and the fellowship with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.

Earth Day and Arbor Day were last week, and the city of Fayetteville hosted a variety of events in celebration of those holidays and what they called “Tree Week.” Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited a Tree Week event and brings us this report.

The weather is warm, and the Razorback Greenway is bustling with activity. One group eager to hit the trails is Run Queer NWA, an LGBTQ+ running group that meets regularly in Fayetteville. Ozarks at Large’s Casey Mann spoke with the group's founder and brings us this report.

The inaugural Ozark Music Festival will bring more than 100 musicians—some professional, some students—to northwest Arkansas for two weeks of rehearsals and public performances.