Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks with Sheffield Nelson about Nelson's plan to give voters a chance to raise severance tax on natural gas in the Natural State.
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For our latest Unlicensed Opinion conversation, we talk to Drew Michaels, the chief meteorologist with channels 40/29 and a key contributor to the station's weather blog. He talked with Christopher Spencer of www.ozarksunbound.com and KUAF's Kyle Kellams.
To hear more from the conversation click here. To see the 40/29 weather blog visit www.4029tv.com/weatherblog
Becca has a full agenda for a winter's weekend. But call first, some events may be postponed because of weather.
On Tuesday February 8th, voters in Carroll County will decide via special election to repeal a new county ordinance that established a Public Facilities Board--enacted to pipe water to the county. Carroll County is one of the last in the state without a public water supply. Critics say the board wields too much power, and places the county's water at future risk for privatization. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
On today's Ozarks at Large we find out how this week's cold, snow and ice has altered almost everything in the region. Plus a big plane lands in Fayetteville and we hear from some of the cast and crew involved with Theater Squared's new production, "Sundown Town."A C-130J recently made a stop at Drake Field in Fayetteville and was open to the public for tours.
For a video extra of the aircraft's visit to Northwest Arkansas, click here.
This month's Grammy Awards try to recognize artists from a wide swath of musical types. Wayne Bell, of the Culture Club at www.fayettevilleflyer.com, offers a preview.
Kurt Elling has received just about every award a jazz vocalist can be given. This weekend he performs two concerts at Walton Arts Center and Robert Ginsburg of KUAF's "Shades of Jazz" talks to him about his career and latest music.
For this week's edition of Unlicensed Opinion, Christopher Spencer (from www.ozarksunbound.com) and Kyle Kellams talk to Mike Malone, the president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council.
To hear more from the conversation, click here.
3 Penny Acre plays live in our Firmin-Garner Performance Studio on this edition of Ozarks at Large. They'll soon be seen on stage in Theater Squared's production of Sundown Town. Plus a local service that cleans houses for those battling cancer and another visit with Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
On this special edition of Ozarks at Large we listen again to some of our favorite stories from 2013, including: how technology has given a woman with autism a new way to communicate, a history of the Internet and music from The Trashcan Bandits.
Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion in North Little Rock, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Tulsa, and more entertainment choices are available near the northwest Arkansas area.
The Springdale Municipal Airport plans expansion, and Walmart launches an internal investigation to determine whether its overseas operations have complied with U.S. federal law regarding permits, licenses and inspections.
“Settling with Power” by El Ten Eleven
Author Kristin S. Kaufman visited KUAF’s Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio last week to discuss her book, and what we can learn from chance encounters.
Yesterday, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced a $1 million gift from the Shewmaker family to encourage hands-on education at the museum.
Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host a candle lighting service for families who’ve lost a child this Sunday at 7 p.m .
For more information, visit www.rollinghillsbaptistchurch.net or call Pastor Steve Sheely at 521-2660.
“Sunspots” by Bob Mould
