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.
Next fall, students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may sign up to receive intensive support services to help them better negotiate academia and campus life. The UA is one of only a few colleges in the nation to offer such novel intervention.
“Sunflower” by Low
This week on Ozarks at Large, we will have a series of stories that profiles entrepreneurs throughout the Northwest Arkansas and Arkansas River Valley regions.
Today, we meet a creperie owner from Bentonville.
Kenny Rogers performs tonight at Walton Arts Center, and more holiday markets are in order for us.
“Deck the Halls” by Ottmar Liebert
Northwest Arkansas’ unemployment rate for the month of October is the same as the year before; the Arkansas Forestry Commission to lay off dozens of workers early next year; and more – on this edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
The State Capitol is hosting a Pearl Harbor Day reception today for Arkansas veterans who survived the attacks. Chris Holloway from our content partner KUAR in Little Rock talks to one such survivor about his experience.
