An exotic species of tick, which hails from East Asia, is found in Benton County, Arkansas. Local entomologists say they are keeping an eye on it, but remind Arkansans endemic ticks are a lot more problematic and transmit most of the pathogens that infect people in the Natural State. Plus, a new book contextualizes the largest massacre of African Americans in Arkansas, as the debate over where the Elaine Massacre should be memorialized continues.

On today’s show, a look at the future of the Lake Bella Vista Dam. Plus, we hear from an advocate for Fayetteville to become a Dark Sky City. And, the Militant Grammarian discusses one of her biggest pet peeves.

On today’s show, Sebastian County examines ways to keep non-violent offenders with mental health issues out of jail and in treatment. Plus John Brummett examines suggestions to keep a stronger ethical accounting of elected officials in Arkansas. And, we get an examination of our Ozark resident opossums.

On today's show, we hear highlights from a show about water we recorded last week in front of a live audience at Walton Arts Center. We hear from conservationists about the future of water and about local water issues. Plus, Still on the Hill gives us a selection of water-themed music.

On today’s show, we get details about an impaired pathologist at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks. Plus, we learn of an effort to build affordable housing in Eureka Springs. And we hear about the evolution of the Homegrown Music and Mountain Sports Festival.

On today’s show Eureka Springs celebrates the opening of new bike trails. Plus, we hear about a celebration of a new future for an old Mitsubishi building in Fort Smith. And we listen to a celebration of the music of Guy Clark.

On today’s show, a we learn about a school that emphasizes learning and nature. Plus, we hear how the upcoming Pride weekend in Fayetteville emphasizes inclusion. And, the Militant Grammarian says there are pieces of punctuation emphasizing surprise.

On today’s show, we take a tour of the new home for TheatreSquared, which is under construction in Fayetteville. Plus Bite NW Arkansas, a three-day food festival, returns to northwest Arkansas next week. And we hear about a new bike share program being developed in Fayetteville.

On today’s show, we hear how the Mulberry River Society works to keep the river healthy. We also remember a rockabilly star from Arkansas with a healthy appetite for entertaining. And, political writer John Brummett considers a way to cure a sickness in the state legislative system.

On today’s show, we hear how the ballot in Benton County this November will look a bit different, with Democrats seeking offices that haven’t had Democratic candidates for years. Plus, high school students risk being suspended or expelled for bad behavior, but so can toddlers and very young children enrolled in public childcare and pre-K: And we begin a summer reading suggestion list and more.