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Surveying Washington County storm damage — Arkansas' endangered species

By Becca Martin Brown,

Wai-Kay Carenbauer, Daniel Caruth, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published May 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

A storm-filled spring is keeping Washington County emergency and cleanup personnel busy. On today's show, we learn what the latest batch of storms means for people in hard-hit communities. Also, we hear more about the Arkansas Wildlife Federation's concerns regarding proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. Plus, we prepare for a holiday weekend of live music from the big stages to the patios.

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Becca Martin Brown

Becca Martin Brown is the former features editor for the <i>Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette</i>. She now hosts "The Other Way" with Kyle Kellams on Tuesdays on Ozarks at Large.

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Wai-Kay Carenbauer

Wai-Kay Carenbauer is the Technical Director at KUAF and records KUAF's Live Sessions.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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