City of Fayetteville and School District look to make active transportation...
FAYETTEVILLE -- The city and Fayetteville School District are working together to increase the number of K-12 students walking or biking to school.
View ArticleStormwater management necessary but hard to advance, NWA conference told
ELM SPRINGS -- Convincing cities, developers and property owners on the need for stormwater management has been a tough sell but progress is happening, those attending a conference on the topic heard...
View ArticleLightning strike causes water main break
FORT SMITH -- A water main break caused by a lightning strike has occurred in the Fianna Hills area, city officials reported Friday morning.
View ArticleSevere weather causes flooding, outages and postponement of Bentonville Half...
Thunderstorms and heavy rains moved through Northwest Arkansas on Friday, causing power outages, flooded roads and the postponement of the Bentonville Half Marathon.
View ArticlePolice say Siloam Springs man had more than 200 child sexual abuse images and...
SILOAM SPRINGS -- Benton County man is behind bars after police reported finding more than 200 sexually explicit videos and pictures involving children.
View ArticleWeather forecast leads Momentary to reset Holi festival
BENTONVILLE -- The Holi Festival at the Momentary has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 due to expected inclement weather Sunday, the date for which the event was originally scheduled.
View ArticleBachelor aviation program takes off at John Brown University
SILOAM SPRINGS -- Aviation studies are returning to John Brown University after more than 80 years.
View ArticlePODCAST: Previewing Arkansas baseball vs. Mizzou, Sam Pittman's spring...
On today's podcast, Missouri baseball color analyst Matt Michaels and host Christina Long discuss this weekend's series between the Razorbacks and Tigers. Then, Ethan Westerman joins the show to recap...
View ArticleUS Marshals ‘Operation April Fool’ apprehends 21 fugitives in River Valley
FORT SMITH -- A three-day U.S. Marshals Service led operation in Fort Smith and the surrounding River Valley area resulted in the arrest of wanted violent offenders on various state charges.
View ArticleCrawford County mother given 60 years in prison for baby’s meth death
VAN BUREN -- A Crawford County jury on Friday found a Van Buren mother guilty of first-degree murder in the death of her 3-month-old boy, who had methamphetamine in his body and in his bottle.
View ArticleCrawford County mother found guilty in baby’s meth death
VAN BUREN -- A Crawford County jury on Friday found a Van Buren mother guilty of first-degree murder in the death of her 3-month-old boy, who had methamphetamine in his body and in his bottle.
View ArticleBentonville West’s Guthrie named state principal of the year by Arkansas...
CENTERTON -- A Northwest Arkansas principal was surprised with a statewide award Friday.
View ArticleSpringdale School District to pay $185,000 to settle sexual assault claim
SPRINGDALE -- The Springdale School Board on Friday agreed to pay $185,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a former student who alleged sexual assault by a then-assistant principal.
View ArticleDriver gets fine, case closed in double fatal Ozark crash
OZARK -- A Clarksville woman has been sentenced to pay a $1,000 fine and court costs in the wake of a May 3, 2024, crash in which she ran a stop sign and collided with a motorcycle, killing a Waldron...
View ArticleBrightwater program blends culinary experience, women’s empowerment for high...
BENTONVILLE -- A lucky group of young women participated in an extensive, hands-on culinary experience Friday.
View ArticleState Legislature considering second bill that conflicts with Fayetteville’s...
FAYETTEVILLE-- Another bill aiming to limit local government regulation on short-term rentals passed through a House committee Wednesday.
View ArticleFive persons arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Benton County Sheriff's Office
View ArticleLight the Night set for April 9 at ATU; event features international student...
RUSSELLVILLE -- Light the Night 2025, a cultural event sponsored by the Arkansas Tech University Office of International Students and Scholars, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hindsman Tower...
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas law enforcement agencies join with others nationwide to...
Northwest Arkansas and state law enforcement agencies are taking part in a national campaign starting Monday to deter distracted driving.
View ArticlePHOTOS: New police chief in Springdale
Springdale Police Department officially promoted its newest chief, Derek Wright, along with other promotions, during a ceremony at the city's municipal building.
View ArticleBenton County crews have begun closing flooded roads
Benton County Road Department crews have begun closing flooded roads, according to a press release from the county.
View ArticleCity closes Lee Creek Park due to flooding
FORT SMITH -- Lee Creek Park has been closed until further notice due to flooding.
View ArticleLincoln City Council doubles mayor’s salary from $500 to $1,000 per month
LINCOLN -- The mayor is getting a raise, and the City Council is considering changing city code so that all future Lincoln mayors are paid at the higher rate.
View ArticleSeeds proving to be popular at Fayetteville Public Library
FAYETTEVILLE -- The Fayetteville Public Library aims to promote a sustainable food source and community growth through its seed library.
View ArticleOrganization to convert bicycle tires into fuel for manufacturing
Cyclists in Northwest Arkansas can properly dispose of used bicycle tires thanks to a new recycling initiative, according to a news release.
View Article23 couples apply for marriage licenses in Sebastian County
The following marriage license applications were recorded March 25-31 in the Sebastian County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleDivorces granted in Crawford, Sebastian counties, March 11-17
The following divorces granted were recorded in the Crawford and Sebastian county clerks' offices March 25-31.
View ArticlePrairie Grove water and sewer rates to see annual increases over next five...
PRAIRIE GROVE -- City water and sewer customers will see rates for those utilities go up starting June 1 with additional increases planned over the next five years.
View ArticleRogers aims to work out kinks in its Unified Development Code to eliminate...
ROGERS -- City officials hope proposal code changes can address resident and Planning Commissioner concerns and eliminate confusion regarding development processes.
View ArticleArkansas Tech University All Majors Career Fair slated for April 9 in...
RUSSELLVILLE -- Norman Career Services at Arkansas Tech University will host a spring semester all majors career fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room. All Arkansas...
View ArticleFort Smith delegation meets with Sen. Boozman in Washington, D.C.
Members of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, joined by community leaders and military personnel, updated Sen. John Boozman on economic development initiatives, the ongoing efforts with the...
View ArticleFort Smith man gets 35 years in prison for repeatedly raping child in case...
VAN BUREN -- A Fort Smith man who repeatedly raped a child "on almost a daily basis" over four years will serve decades in prison as a result of months of persistent searching by Van Buren investigators.
View ArticleBaptist Health adds robotic-assisted technology to improve diagnosis,...
FORT SMITH -- Baptist Health-Fort Smith announced Friday the addition of technology aimed at transforming the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in the River Valley.
View ArticleRhodes College senior Anna Claire Tilley of Fort Smith awarded fellowship to...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Anna Claire Tilley, a Rhodes College senior from Fort Smith, has been awarded The Steve and Riea Lainoff Crop Trust Fellowship in Honor of Cary Fowler.
View ArticleNew Benton County Boys and Girls Club CEO talks 10-year plan with area growth
BENTONVILLE -- The new chief executive officer of the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County to chart a course for how to best serve the nonprofit's growing community over the next decade.
View ArticleBenton County restaurant inspections
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleWashington County restaurant inspections
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleBenton County marriage licenses issued March 20-26
The following marriage license applications were recorded March 27-April 2 in the Benton County Clerk's Office:
View ArticleMarriage licenses issued in Washington County, March 20-26
The following marriage license applications were recorded March 27-April 2 in the Washington County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleFrom shady seating to a lazy river, Prairie Grove students float ideas on...
PRAIRIE GROVE -- The Prairie Grove Aquatic Park is more than 20 years old, and some local engineering students have thoughts on how best to modernize and upgrade the attraction.
View ArticleNeighbors, officials express concerns over Brand New Church’s expanded...
FARMINGTON -- An area church wants to expand its parking lot to accommodate a growing congregation, but several neighbors and city officials have concerns about the church's plans.
View ArticleFort Smith man gets 5 years in prison for ‘pretty insane’ allegations he...
FORT SMITH -- A 32-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to molesting a 9-year-old girl and saying she "comes up with crazy stuff."
View ArticleClarksville man gets 15-year prison term for manslaughter in shooting death
CLARKSVILLE -- A Clarksville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a reduced charge for shooting a man last August in what the defendant said was self-defense.
View ArticleWall Street experience exposes Arkansas Tech students to New York City
RUSSELLVILLE -- New York City is only 1,300 miles away from Russellville, but those who have visited both places might swear they are on different planets.
View ArticleFort Smith Board of Directors plan to discuss Rego’s CUTS Package
FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors plans to discuss a proposal to cut spending in several departments and put the money toward meeting its obligations under a federal consent decree.
View ArticleSebastian County NAACP branch to host ‘Meet the School Board Candidates’...
FORT SMITH -- The Sebastian County Branch of the NAACP will host a "Meet the School Board Candidates" forum on from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on April 26 at the Washington Community and Cultural Center, 3600 N....
View ArticleFamily announces 1,000 acres between Pea Ridge and Bentonville will be used...
PEA RIDGE -- One family ranch will continue an agricultural legacy begun in 1970 even as subdivisions replace farmland throughout Northwest Arkansas.
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