The Oklahoma Department of Health has confirmed the state's first death due to Heartland virus—a new tick-borne illness discovered in the mid-South. So far no cases have been documented in Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich spoke with an Oklahoma epidemiologist to find out the status of the virus and how to avoid be bitten.Ozarks At Large
The Oklahoma Department of Health has confirmed the state's first death due to Heartland virus—a new tick-borne illness discovered in the mid-South. So far no cases have been documented in Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich spoke with an Oklahoma epidemiologist to find out the status of the virus and how to avoid be bitten.The latest state revenue report shows a surplus for the end of the fiscal year. State and local leaders celebrated the opening of the 71-B Flyover last night in Fayetteville, and Rogers is working on building a new, modern fire station for the central part of the city.
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
Jacob Kaufman from KUAR provides a recap of the state legislature's recently concluded special session.
Local grocery shelves have a new local item on them. Bernice's Hellacious Hummus is make in northwest Arkansas.
Eleven acres adjacent to Gulley Park were recently put on the market. Friends of Gulley Park hope to raise the funds necessary to buy the property, expand the park and maintain the atmosphere of the current public space.
Planners for Pea Ridge National Military Park in northwest Arkansas in Garfield seek to return the American Civil War battlefield back to its original ecological nature. Chief Resources Manager, Kevin Eads takes us on a tour.
The Care Foundation announces more than $3 million in grants that aim to help underserved children with pre-K and food security programs. The Fayetteville city council approved governance changes for the Walton Arts Center. And state legislators approve changes to public school employee insurance plans.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, how material seized by the police end up at auction. Also, the fate of undocumented young people who make it to Northwest Arkansas.
Jodi Beznoska of the Walton Arts Center talks about Midtown Men who perform this weekend. The final concert in the KUAF Summer Jazz Concert series happens next week, followed by Fayetteville Roots Festival. And that’s not all.
“Must Be a Devil” by Diplo
Yesterday, violinist Bojidara Kouzmanova visited KUAF’s Firmin-Garner Performance studio to talk about her tomorrow's concert with guitarist Virginia Luque at Covenant Church in Fayetteville.
To watch a video of Bojidara playing a traditional Bulgarian tune, click here.
Even though there’s more rain and cooler temperatures in Arkansas’ weather forecast for the rest of this week, three-quarters of the state still remains under a wildfire warning.
“Andantino con moto” by Ronda Mains & James Greeson
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to Steve Smith, president of Verizon Wireless' south central region, about the impact of Verizon Wireless’ 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless technology on northwest Arkansas.
A University of Arkansas researcher has found a correlation between an increase in storm activity over the past 250 years, and solar activity and rise in temperature due to an increase in greenhouse gases in the environment.
