Health

Legislation from this week’s special session of the Arkansas Legislature is now law.

The Arkansas Department of Health continues to investigate an E. coli outbreak that has affected about 100 students at the University of Arkansas. Kyle Kellams spoke with Seattle-based food safety attorney Bill Marler to ask about the virus.

Today on The Outline: Arkansas lawmakers react to the possibility of a special session before year's end. Also, stroke risk increases in America. Plus, the Razorbacks plan to play early to avoid humidity this weekend.

Today on The Outline, KUAF's broadcast area is under an excessive heat warning today. Also, Arkansas law enforcement officers receive 15,000 Naloxone kits and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he can participate in the first GOP primary debate this week.

On today's show, updates on enplanements at Fort Smith Regional Airport and a possible stadium coming to downtown.

Today on The Outline: Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announces a run for the state treasurer next year. Also, financial technology leaders meet in Little Rock for the Vencent Fintech Summit. Plus, a UAMS researcher receives a grant to continue Alzheimer's research.

More people in the United States die every year from heat than tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Heat waves can be dangerous for everybody, but especially for people living with lung diseases.

A childcare company is offering full-time employees an opportunity to get a bachelor's degree for free. Also on today's show, adding new beds to address Arkansas prison inmate backlog, a ribbon cutting for a new radiation oncology center in Little Rock and more.

A Thursday edition of The Outline includes the proposal for two new professional soccer teams and a new stadium for Rogers. Plus, a grant for a UAMS doctor to study pancreatic cancer and another heat advisory.

Today's edition of The Outline includes a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the FCC, a chance to see the in-progress Eureka Springs Museum of Art and the announcement of an Arkansas-themed storytelling night at Crystal Bridges.