Infrastructure

SWEPCO troubleman Steve Smith and distribution supervisor Rusty Story explain how linemen prepare for storms, restore power and keep the lights on in Northwest Arkansas.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics breaks down Fort Smith's long-awaited sewer consent decree modification and the city's 15-month search for a permanent city administrator.

Michael Tilley joins Ozarks at Large to discuss Fort Smith's Parrot Island water park contract controversy, the city's aging water infrastructure, a restored spay-neuter program and more.

Fayetteville City Council will consider for a third time a rezoning request tied to the proposed new Ramay Junior High site, as residents raise environmental and traffic concerns ahead of a vote.

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.

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.

Talk Business & Politics’ Michael Tilley discusses rising Fort Smith airport enplanements, new sewer improvement funding, stronger building permit numbers and a slight statewide tourism slowdown.

Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn is proposing a series of bond initiatives for the March 2026 ballot, including major investments in water and sewer upgrades, fire facilities, road improvements, and infrastructure.

On today's show, we hear about the mayor of Fayetteville's new batch of bond initiatives. Plus, NorthWest Arkansas Community College is hosting a used instrument drive. Also, another trip to the Pryor Center Archives with Randy Dixon.

West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon says Google’s $1 billion data center will bring jobs, tax revenue and education support, while city leaders prepare infrastructure and community agreements.