A University of Arkansas research team surveyed hundreds of Northwest Arkansas political and business leaders on state energy policy issues. The study stems from a surge of interest in the local electrical grid over the past year, due to controversy over a proposed 60-mile long interstate power transmission line that would cut a wide swath through north Benton and Carroll Counties.
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A University of Arkansas research team surveyed hundreds of Northwest Arkansas political and business leaders on state energy policy issues. The study stems from a surge of interest in the local electrical grid over the past year, due to controversy over a proposed 60-mile long interstate power transmission line that would cut a wide swath through north Benton and Carroll Counties.
The Arkansas Lottery Commission reports the second straight year of declining revenue for the state's scholarship lottery. Rogers Public Schools officials remove a rule that implied a requirement for end of semester exams. And two Arkansas attorneys file a motion in federal court for a summary judgement in regards to the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
The history is rich for an area attraction that boasts 30,000 visitors each year and temperatures of 58 degrees.
The Beaver Lake Sailing Club, headquartered near Lost Bridge, is not only a historic recreational club, the membership is engaged in numerous charitable events. 
Roby Brock speaks with Tom Cotton's communications director and Mark Pryor's deputy campaign manager.The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.If you want to relive those middle school days, the BOK Center in Tulsa is hosting a large dodge ball tournament.
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
Michael Tilley, from The City Wire, discusses new unemployment numbers, changes at Walmart and more.
Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, announced on Thursday that it's issued a letter to all contract pork producers instructing them to adopt new animal welfare practices starting this year. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Becca Martin Brown says there are plenty of ways to shake post-holiday, post-ice cabin fever.
The 2013 Northwest Arkansas Education Report Card collects all kinds of information to provide an overview of education in Benton and Washington counties.
"Once in Love With Amy" by Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grapelli
Santa Fe-based trio The Room Outside stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to play a set and talk to Katy Henriksen prior to their November show at Maxine's Tap Room.
