Housing

Median rents in northwest Arkansas have doubled, and home prices have risen by 70% in the last five years. That’s one of the findings in the updated “our housing future” report from the Walton Family Foundation. The update was released on Tuesday and details changes and critical needs for the fastest-growing area in the state.

On today's show, we hear about the city of Fayetteville's new food-foraging map. Plus, after four decades covering high school and college sports, a former reporter still has more to say. We also investigate why the University of Arkansas doesn't have a men’s soccer team.

During a town hall yesterday, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families offered northwest Arkansans more information about proposed federal budget cuts. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

The topic of growth was a key focus at the spring meeting of the Northwest Arkansas Council, held at the Fayetteville Public Library. The agenda included discussions on developing a regional growth strategy and expanding the healthcare ecosystem in the area. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams has more.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Northwest Arkansas Council CEO Nelson Peacock, who says the 2025 Arkansas General Assembly benefited the northwest region of the state. They address new laws related to economic development, housing and healthcare.

Fair Street Village, the only mobile home park in Centerton, is currently listed for sale at $1,100,000.

Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from this past week.

Fashion designers in northwest Arkansas are forging a new path after a supporting organization folds. Also, Matt McGowan explains that his new novel, “Western Swing,” includes a young man seeking his own new path. Plus, news from Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with the executive director of the Arkansas Realtors Association, Andrea Alford, about her role with the organization, how the ARA functions to help the state's realtors and the landscape of Arkansas' housing market.

Advocates of boosting Arkansas’ film industry say offering incentives for filmmakers could begin to make the state a player in that field. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams discusses a campaign to bring more movies to Arkansas. Plus, we will explore another entertainment industry gaining a foothold in northwest Arkansas: video game production. Also, learning more about KUAF's Listening Lab.