National Park Service

Ebony Preston Goddard of the National Parks Conservation Association discusses low morale, understaffing and proposed federal budget cuts that threaten park operations across the U.S.

On today's show, we hear about how nearly a quarter of all permanent staff members with the National Park Service were cut in 2025. Also, a local artist is transforming old electronics from Cox into public art. Plus, cooking for seven different Arkansas governors.

The National Park Service is preparing to renovate the historic Maurice Bathhouse on Hot Springs’ Bathhouse Row, closed since 1974. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, the $32 million project will begin this fall, with plans to eventually reopen the 1912 landmark to visitors.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discussion potential federal budget cuts that could impact funding for Fort Smith National Historic Site, the uptick in building activity in the metro, and more.

After a record breaking year of visitors in 2024, the National Park Service is bracing for a busy season amid severe staff shortages imposed by the federal government.

On Today's show we hear the week's latest Fort Smith headlines from Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley. Plus the National Park Service prepares for busy season amid staffing cuts and a preview of Theatre Squared's 20th season.

On Today's show we hear the week's latest Fort Smith headlines from Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley. Plus the National Park Service prepares for busy season amid staffing cuts and a preview of Theatre Squared's 20th season.

A new federal rule that speeds up the repatriation of Native American remains and tribal artifacts has rocked museums across the country - with curators removing items from display or even closing whole exhibits. But in Arkansas, the law hasn't had much of an effect.

This autumn see how grains were turned into flour in the olden days along the Buffalo River. The National Park Service is hosting guided weekend tours of…

In celebration of the National Park Service's centennial, naturalization ceremonies are being held at NPS sites. Fort Smith National Historic Site…