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.
The statesman is the subject of a one-man show in Springdale tonight.
Lyle Lovett, the Sistine Chapel and more in our history capsule for November 1.
"MGB-GT" by Richard Thompson
Christopher Spencer, the owner of ozarksunbound.com, sits in with Kyle Kellams for another of their Monday sessions. This week they talk with Washington County Election Commissioner John Logan Burrow about the nuts and bolts of an election.
Hear more from the conversation here, including how an election commission is appointed.
"This Autumn's Ours" by Pat Martino
Halloween is traditionally illustrated with images of skeletons, witches--and bats. But for bat conservationists, the spooky iconography is a reminder of a very grave situation. To learn more click here.
This weekend you can spend some quality time with the big cats at Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.turpentinecreek.org.
