Severe weather is always expected, no matter the season. And hundreds of thousands of volunteer storm spotters are in the field, trained by National Weather Service meteorologists to assist in hazardous weather monitoring. (Photo: SkyWarn workshop in Ozark, Franklin County)
Ozarks At Large
Severe weather is always expected, no matter the season. And hundreds of thousands of volunteer storm spotters are in the field, trained by National Weather Service meteorologists to assist in hazardous weather monitoring. (Photo: SkyWarn workshop in Ozark, Franklin County)
February numbers show that dollar amounts paid to crime victims in one county add up to nearly 25% of the total paid out in the state. We speak with the director of the Arkansas Crime Reparations Board.Since the year 2000, the Annie E Casey Foundation has been publishing reports regarding the well-being of our nation’s children through its “KIDS COUNT” reports. The 2013 edition was released earlier this week. But what does the new report say about the well-being of children in Arkansas?
On this edition of Ozarks, a look at what's next for the ruptured Pegasus pipeline. Plus, we pay a visit to the new Walmart to Go store in Bentonville.
The third Downtown Rogers Restaurant Week includes chefs swapping kitchens and bartenders inventing drinks.
The 2nd annual Cesar Chavez Blood Drive is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the HPER on the UA Fayetteville campus.
The world’s largest retailer is testing a new convenient store format near the home office. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the company aims to corner a burgeoning quick check market, offering fresher faster, but at supply chain prices. 
We speak with a visitor communications specialist with the caverns to find out what precautions are being undertaken to insure the safety of the caves bats, other caves, and visitors. 
Roby Brock talks to the vice president for pipeline operations for Exxon Mobil Corp. about what's next for the Pegasus pipeline.
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The Irish dancing show “Riverdance” will stop in Fort Smith this Thursday. The farewell tour ends in June. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Dumore Lassies” by The Chieftans
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville will host the fourth annual Interfaith Harmony Day this Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
“Mad Hatter’s Song” by Incredible String Band
A new 5K called Community 5K and Fun Run will take place this Saturday, February 25 at 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. respectively in West Fork.
Poet Gerald Sloan visited KUAF yesterday to talk about his new book of poetry “Paper Lanterns.” He’ll read from the book tomorrow at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville at 7 p.m.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.
“That’s a Serious Thing” by Jack Teagarden
Ozarks at Large is reporting on the critical role social workers play in our lives, from elementary school to hospice.
Today, Christina Thomas speaks with two hospital social workers, one at rural Eureka Springs Hospital and one with Mercy Hospital in Rogers. While their daily activities were very different, their roles are extremely similar: to remove barriers to healthcare and help to have a more informed patient.
“Help” by Brazilian Tropical Orchestra
