The Washington County Sheriff's Office is one of three law enforcement agencies in Arkansas that participate in the 287(g) program, which creates voluntary partnerships between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and state and local law enforcement agencies to identify and remove undocumented immigrants. We speak with Sheriff Tim Helder about why his office takes part in 287(g), the recent detention of a Fayetteville artist, and the ensuing protests against the program.

Immigration policies, like 287(g), can affect many people and their families. We speak with one parent who is waiting to see whether her son will be deported to Mexico or allowed to come back to Fayetteville.

The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump continues today in the U.S. Senate. John Brummett, political writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , talks with Roby Brock, from our partner Talk Business and Politics , about the impeachment. They also discuss trends from the past decade in Arkansas politics.

A large elm tree located on the north side of Washington Regional Medical Center’s campus is being designated one of the “ Amazing Trees of Fayetteville ” by city staff. It's the second tree to be honored in this new program.

Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, is back. This time she ponders how we talk about sleep. She considers everything from "sleep tight" to "forty winks."

A new study from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement finds the average cost of insulin in Arkansas has more than doubled over five years. Officials say this could be a concern for Arkansans on fixed incomes.

Steve Inskeep, a host of NPR's Morning Edition , explores the lives of Jessie and John Fremont in his new book, Imperfect Union: How Jessie and John Fremont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity and Helped Cause the Civil War . The Fremonts were influential in the westward expansion of the United States.

A new Arkansas State Police Headquarters and a Regional Crime Laboratory are open in Northwest Arkansas. The $14 million facility houses Highway Patrol Troop L operations, all categories of driver license testing, NWA criminal investigation division offices and crimes against children investigators.

Bona fide service animals assist people with documented medical or psychological disabilities. Emotional support animals provide comfort. More Americans are bringing pets into public places claiming service or support status. The founder of NWA School for Dogs in Fayetteville and an expert at Little Rock-based Disability Rights Arkansas sort through the rules and regulations.

TheatreSquared's new production, The Royale , is inspired by the real life of boxing legend Jack Johnson. Becca Martin-Brown, the features editor with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , helps us learn more about the play.