A University of Arkansas research team surveyed hundreds of Northwest Arkansas political and business leaders on state energy policy issues. The study stems from a surge of interest in the local electrical grid over the past year, due to controversy over a proposed 60-mile long interstate power transmission line that would cut a wide swath through north Benton and Carroll Counties.
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A University of Arkansas research team surveyed hundreds of Northwest Arkansas political and business leaders on state energy policy issues. The study stems from a surge of interest in the local electrical grid over the past year, due to controversy over a proposed 60-mile long interstate power transmission line that would cut a wide swath through north Benton and Carroll Counties.
The Arkansas Lottery Commission reports the second straight year of declining revenue for the state's scholarship lottery. Rogers Public Schools officials remove a rule that implied a requirement for end of semester exams. And two Arkansas attorneys file a motion in federal court for a summary judgement in regards to the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
The history is rich for an area attraction that boasts 30,000 visitors each year and temperatures of 58 degrees.The Center for Business & Economic Research at the UA released a study on the economic impact of legalizing retail alcohol sales in three dry counties in Arkansas.
The Beaver Lake Sailing Club, headquartered near Lost Bridge, is not only a historic recreational club, the membership is engaged in numerous charitable events. 
Roby Brock speaks with Tom Cotton's communications director and Mark Pryor's deputy campaign manager.The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.If you want to relive those middle school days, the BOK Center in Tulsa is hosting a large dodge ball tournament.
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers talks about happenings at Springdale Public Library, Bella Vista Public Library and Crystal Bridges Museum.
The latest production from Arts Live uses Shakespeare’s classic as inspiration for a new tale about high school. The play, Weird Sisters, opens Thursday. We talked with Jason Suel the director for a preview.
For more information, check out Arts Live online here.
“Hurdles” by Wesley Jonathan Taberner
The 2012 KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series concludes Saturday with Vic Juris. He’s played guitar for Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson and dozens of others. He talked about his career and technique with Robert Ginsburg.
You can find out more about jazz at digijazz.com.
Bentonville schools will have an unusually large number of new students this school year, Fayetteville will hold a ribbon-cutting for a new city trail, Springdale mayor Doug Sprouse was honored by a local community clinic and more.
“the Boxer” by Pinch
With Congress in recess, Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators are traveling the state. Senator John Boozman is taking part in a three-day tour of agricultural facilities. Michael Hibblen, with our partner station KUAR in Little Rock, has more.
