Little Rock Public Radio
Formally KUAR, news from the staff of content partners Little Rock Public Radio at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. They are a NPR member station.
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One of Arkansas' top tourist attractions will mark its 20th anniversary on Sunday. Member Station KUAR’s David Monteith in Little Rock has details on the impact of two decades of the Clinton Presidential Center.
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Member Station KUAR’s Michael Hibblen in Little Rock has reaction from Arkansas abortion opponent, state Senator Jason Rapert (R-Conway), on the oral augments heard on Wednesday over national abortion legislation.
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Members of the Arkansas Board of Apportionment, which is made up of the governor, attorney general and secretary of state – all Republicans – voted Monday to approve new district maps for the state House and Senate.
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The federal grant, coupled with a matching donation from the Walton Family Foundation, will enable work to be completed on the final 13 mile section of the trail. Most of that will cover the expense of renovating railroad bridges.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that all fully vaccinated adults who have waited the recommended time can get a booster shot. He also voiced concerns about unaccompanied migrant children being placed in the state.
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Despite delays in getting a vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 distributed, Dr. Jennifer Dillaha with the Department of Health says the process is going well.
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Arkansas lawmakers are returning to the state Capitol Wednesday following an extended recess to formally begin the process of re-drawing the state’s four U.S. Congressional districts.
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Arkansas’ top law enforcement official has announced new funding to help police departments buy new equipment and provide training.
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With the new school year just getting underway, the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 continues spreading through Arkansas schools.
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Arkansas could lose over $100 million in federal aid for renters. On Monday, the state was identified as having one of the lowest disbursement rates for funding provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance program.