Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Thursday, Aug. 15, three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander made a rehab start for the AA minor league Corpus Christi Hooks against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Arvest Ballpark. Ozarks at Large’s Luke Dumpert attended the game and spoke with organizers and fans about the experience.

Chief Meterologist for 40/29 News Darby Bybee joins Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore and Kyle Kellams to give some tips and tricks on how to throw out a first pitch.

The Kansas City Royals will be in Springdale next month for an exhibition game at Arvest Ballpark to play the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Major League teams facing their Double-A affiliate isn’t rare, but it's not that often such a game happens in the farm team’s home stadium. This week, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with Scott Sharp, the senior vice president and assistant general manager of major league operations for the Royals, about the March 25 game.

The Northwest Naturals recently unveiled a revamped logo package and color scheme in preparation for the 2024 season.

Today on The Outline: The first UAMS Milk Bank is open in northwest Arkansas. Also, Thaden School in Bentonville will accept kindergarten and first-grade students in the fall. Plus, a first look at the new logo for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

On today's show, a federal grant for immigrant integration in Arkansas. Also, the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office prepares for counting signatures for proposed state constitutional amendments. Plus, light and music combine in Lia Uribe’s latest Sound Perimeter.

Today on the Outline: After two unsuccessful attempts, Gov. Sanders submits a third draft of a bill to alter the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. Plus, educating business leaders with The Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.

Today on The Outline: University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson announces this semester's record high enrollment numbers and incoming freshman GPA. Also, the western half of Arkansas is under a wildfire warning. Plus, The Willard and Pat Walker Foundation funds the planned UAMS Health Orthopedics and Sports Performance Center.

Today on The Outline: Poll workers emphasize recruitment during the national holiday. Also, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders met with the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus yesterday to address the controversy surrounding the AP African American History Course's future in the state. Plus, a trail run on Mt. Nebo this weekend offers cooler temperatures for runners.

Today on The Outline: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issues executive order updating issues in the state's water policy. Also, the RNC confirmed Asa Hutchinson's participation in Thursday's presidential debate. Plus, the University of Arkansas began construction on a new semiconductor fabrication facility.