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.
Races for the Fort Smith City Board of Directors are set; the Ozark-Franklin County Airport to receive close to $140,000 to rehabilitate the facility’s runway; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“(Get Your Kicks) On Route 66” by Nat King Cole
University of Arkansas researcher Dr. Susan Gauch is helping develop personalized search engines. She visited KUAF yesterday to talk with Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda about her research.
More of this conversation is available here
“Montreal” by Kaki King
Ozarks at Large’s Jon Schleuss caught up with Portland-based MarchFourth Marching Band at this year’s Wakarusa Music Festival. The group, resembling a New Orleans’ line band, is all party.
An artists’ reception will be held tomorrow at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale for the Michael Clarke Donat exhibit. Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
In the first part of a two-part series, Malcom Glover from our partner station KUAR in Little Rock reports on how the expected deficit could have an impact on the work of a storied Arkansas institution with clients throughout the state.
“Oblivious” by Aztec Camera
