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Local Newscast

Afternoon Newscast for Friday, October 23, 2026

KUAR | By Christian Leus

Published October 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM CDT

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, October 23, 2026.

- FEMA announces $1.6 million in federal funding for Arkansas storm repairs and mitigation planning.

- Lake Maumelle hits historic low amid continuing drought conditions.

- Researchers at Arkansas State University seek to make waste-to-energy systems more efficient and environmentally friendly.

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