KUAF-FM (Fayetteville, AR)

KUAF (91.3 FM) is the main National Public Radio station for the northwest and western regions of Arkansas, USA. It is operated by the University of Arkansas, with its studios located close to the university campus in downtown Fayetteville. The station boasts a strong 100,000-watt signal that also reaches Fort Smith. Throughout most of the day, KUAF features a variety of news content, including local productions and programs from NPR. In addition, classical music is broadcast during the mid-morning and late-night hours.

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#803669

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Fort Smith takes steps to fill auditor, administrator positions

1 day ago | kuaf.com | Kyle Kellams |Michael Tilley

For more than 50 years, KUAF has been your source for reliable news, enriching music and community. Your generosity allows us to bring you trustworthy journalism through programs like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Ozarks at Large. As we build for the next 50 years, your support ensures we continue to provide the news, music and connections you value. Your contribution is not just appreciated— it's essential! Please become a sustaining member today.
Air traffic overhaul obstacles

2 days ago | kuaf.com | Joel Rose

The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes. Copyright 2025 NPR
Book 'lovers' shelve dating apps in favor of in-person connection

2 days ago | kuaf.com | Daniel Caruth

While dating apps have gained popularity over the past few years, more people are becoming frustrated with online dating and seeking in-person means of connection. Monica Diodati, the co-owner of Two Friends Books in Bentonville, said that is why they have started hosting periodical speed-dating nights at their store. She tells Ozarks at Large about how the events got started, what people can expect and why books make for a good starting point for a relationship.
'I Am on the Hit List,' Pulitzer finalist discusses late journalist Gauri Lankesh

3 days ago | kuaf.com | Kyle Kellams

In 2017, advocate and journalist Gauri Lankesh was murdered outside of her home near Bangalore, India. Rollo Romig spent more than five years researching her work and her death, resulting in the book, “I Am on the Hit List: A Journalist’s Murder and the Rise of Autocracy in India,” which was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize. He spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the book and Lankesh last month.
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership celebrates 20 years at Bats and Bluegrass

4 days ago | kuaf.com | Jack Travis

The Cave Springs community will again gather at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership sanctuary to celebrate the second annual Bats and Bluegrass festival Saturday, July 19. The event will feature live bluegrass music from The Sons of Otis Malone, food trucks, educational activities, hikes and, of course, bats. Proceeds from Bats and Bluegrass directly fund the watershed partnership and the work staff do to restore and protect local and regional waterways.
Author Larry Tye discusses The Jazz Men's ties to Arkansas

4 days ago | kuaf.com | Kyle Kellams

In his book “The Jazz Men: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America," Larry Tye makes the case that much of the American 20th century is intertwined with the three musical geniuses, including progress made toward Civil Rights. In a conversation with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams, Tye uses an example of how Armstrong reacted to Orval Faubus’ behavior during work to integrate Little Rock Central High to illustrate his point.
Job Corps, Historicorps join forces to renovate Lake Wedington cabins

5 days ago | kuaf.com | Jack Travis

In the Ozark National Forest, just west of Fayetteville, cabins at Lake Wedington Recreation Area have been standing since the days of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s. But time — and a few Arkansas storms — have taken their toll on these structures. Now, generations of workers and partner organizations are coming together to help bring them back to life on a rainy day in early May. On the roof of Cabin 7, 17-year-old Cameron Hults carefully balances as he nails in new shingles.
NWA Naturals to host free youth baseball clinic

5 days ago | kuaf.com | Matthew Moore

For more than 50 years, KUAF has been your source for reliable news, enriching music and community. Your generosity allows us to bring you trustworthy journalism through programs like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Ozarks at Large. As we build for the next 50 years, your support ensures we continue to provide the news, music and connections you value. Your contribution is not just appreciated— it's essential! Please become a sustaining member today.
Cabin renovations - Tracking an immigration story from Mumbai to NWA

5 days ago | kuaf.com | Bridget Baarlaer |Randy Dixon |Kyle Kellams |Matthew Moore

For more than 50 years, KUAF has been your source for reliable news, enriching music and community. Your generosity allows us to bring you trustworthy journalism through programs like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Ozarks at Large. As we build for the next 50 years, your support ensures we continue to provide the news, music and connections you value. Your contribution is not just appreciated— it's essential! Please become a sustaining member today.
Sound Perimeter expands to the live stage

1 week ago | kuaf.com | Matthew Moore |Lia Uribe

On Mondays, Ozarks at Large features Sound Perimeter, a show hosted by Lia Uribe that aims to expand your musical boundaries. Next week, those boundaries will grow even more when Lia presents Sound Perimeter Live at TheatreSquared. The free event takes place Wednesday, June 4, beginning at 5 p.m. Lia Uribe and Tara Versey, director of community experience at TheatreSquared, spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Matthew Moore about what to expect.