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
With an at-will employment contract approved Tuesday (Aug. 18) between the Fort Smith Board of Directors and Acting City Administrator Jeff Dingman, the city ends more than 20 months of uncertainty with the top job that could again be uncertain in 2029.
By: Michael Tilley
Robin Simpson's job as community bank president of Huntington National Bank suits her well.
By: Michael Tilley
Ground has been cleared in the 200-block of Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith, and the location could see a completed Butterfield Stagecoach monument by early to mid-October, said organizer Phil White, who began working on the project in February.
By: Michael Tilley, Kyle Kellams
Kellams: First, let's welcome in Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics. How are you doing, Michael? Tilley: I'm doing well.
By: Michael Tilley
There is confusion no more about the submission of two proclamations calling for a Fort Smith change-of-government question on the November 2026 ballot, according to opinions from Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue and Colby Roe, an attorney representing the city of Fort Smith.
By: Michael Tilley
The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) has 44 cameras “integrated” with the Flock Safety system, with 21 of those having an automated license plate reader (ALPR) system. A recent rise in pushback against Flock systems has caused the FSPD to reconsider its plan to buy more ALPR cameras.
By: Michael Tilley
Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in July totaled 675,066 tons, down 9.1% compared with 742,280 tons in July 2025. July traffic was off the recent trend of big monthly gains, including a 19.4% rise in June and an unusual 50% tonnage gain in May.
By: Michael Tilley
The Fort Smith Board of Directors during an Aug. 18 regular meeting did not follow its rules of order when breaking for a recess with a pending motion on the floor, and discussions were held between some board members immediately after the recess began.
By: Michael Tilley, Matthew Moore, Kyle Kellams
On today's show, we consider that while it may not feel like it just yet, autumn is closing in, and that season has some deep connections to the Ozarks.
By: Michael Tilley, Kyle Kellams
Moore: This is Ozarks at Large. I'm Matthew Moore. We are in the midst of festival, fair season here, not just in the Ozarks, but across the state of Arkansas.
