Northwest Arkansas

On today's show, a lawsuit has been filed against the state of Arkansas for their near-total abortion ban, and northwest Arkansas has been named the best performing metro area in America by The Milken Institute.

The Arkansas High Country Race, a 1,000-mile self-supported endurance bikepacking event, will start in Bentonville in 2026 with regional and statewide loops on gravel backroads and mixed surfaces.

The new Forward 2050 Regional Transportation Plan outlines a vision for roads, transit, trails and bike-pedestrian infrastructure across 31 cities in Benton and Washington counties — anticipating growth to 1 million residents.

NWA Audio Theater’s new production of “The Wizard of Oz” — directed by Becca Martin Brown — debuts this weekend. The cast includes Katie Smith as Dorothy, Judy Dunleavy Prettyman and Aiden Miller. Shows run at multiple locations through next week.

Springdale High School students reflect on what helps them feel welcome during Northwest Arkansas’ Welcoming Week, highlighting inclusion, connection, and support for newcomers.

The study identified five areas where additional services are needed, with access to housing and mentorship among the top priorities.

The University of Central Arkansas’ enrollment is not limited to central Arkansas. This week, UCA officials are spending time in northwest Arkansas to remind people here that the school, its alumni and future students are part of this region’s fabric.

Late last month, locally-owned clothing rental store The Library Vintage hosted a Fashion Forum in Fayetteville. Promoted toward northwest Arkansas designers, models, photographers and more, the store explicitly called for those who wished to see a change in the region’s fashion community and wanted to participate in that discussion.

This week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report highlights Women's History Month with Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas.

On today's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Craig Wilson, interim president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement discussing healthcare expenditures in northwest Arkansas.