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Daily Newscast for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Daily Newscast for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

- National Weather Service warns of severe winter conditions this weekend, including possible snow, sleet, and icy conditions across Central Arkansas.

- LR City Board approves new Maya Angelou museum.

- UA Law School students protest rescission of dean's job offer.

- Arkansas Community Foundation gives $1 million in grants to local nonprofits.

- Southwest Power Pool plans $150m expansion.

- Little Rock board approves more funding for City-run mobile grocery store set to open in March.

- First Finnish F-35 arrives at west AR Air National Guard base.

Listen to live newscasts from Little Rock Public Radio each weekday during NPR's Morning Edition from 6 to 9 a.m., during All Things Considered from 4 to 6 p.m., and online at littlerockpublicradio.org.

Maggie Ryan is a reporter and local host of All Things Considered for Little Rock Public Radio.