Michael Tilley is a journalist at CDC Gaming Reports. He covers a diverse range of topics including health and wellness, regional interest, and world news, with a focus on aviation, construction, and real estate. Michael's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as KUAR-FM, KUAF 91.3 Public Radio, Talk Business & Politics, Wiley, and EIN Presswire.
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Michael Tilley's coverage predominantly focuses on local government, business, and economic developments in Arkansas, particularly in the Fort Smith region. His articles often cite data and feature expert commentary. When reaching out to him, consider providing insights into local government policies or economic trends specific to Arkansas or the Fort Smith region.
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By: Michael Tilley
An attempt to have a change-of-government election ordinance on the Fort Smith Board of Directors agenda has failed. City Director Christina Catsavis on Thursday (June 11) engaged the process to place the vote on the June 16 board agenda, but failed to gain concurrence from three other directors.
By: Michael Tilley
Fort Smith-based Turn Key Construction Management has denied allegations by the Fort Smith Public School District related to problems with the district’s Peak Innovation Center, saying the district was notified...
By: Michael Tilley
Of the 15 people who applied for Fort Smith city administrator as of June 11, 13 have government experience, and three have government management experience in areas as large or larger than Fort Smith. One of the three is Acting Fort Smith City Administrator Jeff Dingman.
By: Michael Tilley
Here we go again. The Fort Smith Board of Directors is set to vote on placing a change-of-government question on the November 2026 general election ballot. A board considered the question during a May 19 regular meeting, but the matter fell one vote short of ballot placement.
Commercial tonnage on the Arkansas River was up more than 50% in May, with the gain driven mostly by gains in sand/gravel/rock shipments, and a more than 55% gain in traffic between ports on the river. Tonnage is up almost 11% through May compared with the same period in 2025.
By: Michael Tilley
The past two years in the life and work of Col. Nicholas “Matrix” Ihde has been a collection of analogies. He's had to pack 10 pounds of stuff into a 5-pound bag. Also, herding cats. Also, having a lot of irons in the fire. Also, keeping the train on the track. Also, it's not a cookie-cutter job.
Wan Shou, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Arkansas, recently received a five-year, $550,000 Early Career Award from the National Science Foundation to develop high-resolution, selective laser printing with inorganic nanoparticles such as metals.
By: Michael Tilley
One of the six “ Freedom Trucks ” with the Freedom 250 organization will be in Fort Smith between July 11 and 13, and will be located near the Fort Smith Museum of History in downtown Fort Smith. Museum officials plan to have re-enactors onsite during parts of the three-day period.
By: Michael Tilley
Neither Sebastian County or the city of Fort Smith leadership have signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for economic development since Jan. 1, 2024. Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz said it is “reasonable” for the county to consider a policy outlining how NDAs are approved and retained for public review.
By: Michael Tilley
The Fort Smith Board of Directors was given a heads up on Tuesday (June 23) about a recommended vendor change with a software system critical to operating a unified 911 – computer-aided dispatch (CAD) – system that also provides records and jail management services.
