Waldron woman killed, passenger hurt in 1-vehicle crash Monday
WALDRON -- One person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Arkansas 80 near High Hill Road in rural Scott County.
View ArticleUpcoming blood donation events include Bikers for Blood Drive in Rogers,...
From bikers to badges, two events over the next week aim to get people donating blood in Northwest Arkansas.
View ArticlePlea hearing postponed again for Fort Smith murder suspect who is hospitalized
FORT SMITH -- A first court appearance has been delayed a second week for a convicted felon accused of first-degree murder in the March 16 death of a Fort Smith woman in her home.
View ArticlePODCAST: Razorback baseball's midweek win, spring football practice...
Christina Long and Matt Jones discuss Arkansas baseball's win over Grambling State in North Little Rock. Then, Ethan Westerman joins the show to discuss the Razorbacks' spring football practices,...
View ArticleFort Smith man pleads not guilty in connection with motorcyclist’s death...
FORT SMITH -- A 52-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide after a hit-and-run collision involving a motorcyclist who died three days later.
View Article47-year-old from Van Buren pleads not guilty to having child porn
VAN BUREN -- A Crawford County man has pleaded not guilty to having child pornography after investigators said they found numerous images of partially nude females as young as about age 9 on his social...
View ArticleLevitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series concert moved indoors ahead of inclement...
FORT SMITH -- Due to forecasted inclement weather, Thursday's opening of the Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series has been moved indoors to the Majestic Fort Smith, 817 Garrison Ave.
View ArticleRogers announces phased Easy Street closures expected to take place through...
ROGERS -- The city is warning residents to expect lane and street closures along Easy Street over the next several months.
View ArticleUAFS launches $85 million ‘Intrepid Ambition’ campaign
FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith launched its largest fundraising initiative in history Wednesday with a public gathering in the Stubblefield Center.
View ArticleAnonymous $7.5 million gift launches UAFS Center for Nonprofits
FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith announced on Wednesday a $7.5 million gift, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits.
View ArticleAnonymous $7.5 million gift launches UAFS Center for Nonprofits
FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith announced a $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits.
View ArticleDowntown Bentonville Inc. cancels First Friday over weather fears
BENTONVILLE -- With the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected over the next several days, Downtown Bentonville Inc. has canceled this week's First Friday event.
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas’ stormwater problems have outgrown a city-by-city...
ELM SPRINGS -- The 31 cities of Northwest Arkansas all fight flooding using their own stormwater management plans when they need a united approach, a regional conference heard Wednesday.
View ArticleLET’S EAT | OPINION: Bentonville’s First Seat Pub & Grill a hidden gem...
I think I may have discovered a new recurring segment for Let's Eat: The Pedaler's Provisions. Or ... some sort of bike pun. Gears and Grub? I definitely did not run those by my editors. I seem to be...
View ArticleBenton County Planning Board grants Lowell company more time to comply with...
BENTONVILLE -- The Benton County Planning Board voted 4-2 Wednesday to table to June 4 a decision on whether to revoke its approval of a site plan, giving the property owner time to address years of...
View ArticleArkansas Senate committee declines to give Highfill relief from airport...
LITTLE ROCK -- An amended bill that would have removed an escrow provision from a 2023 state law regulating the detachment of airports from cities failed in an Arkansas Senate committee on Thursday...
View ArticlePHOTOS: NWA Gives supports NWA nonprofits
Thursday is NWA Gives, a day of giving to support nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas, which supports Pedal it Forward among a long list of nonprofits.
View ArticleOzark man killed when motorcycle strikes pickup in Lamar
LAMAR -- An Ozark man was killed Tuesday when his motorcycle struck the rear of a pickup truck while trying to access Interstate 40, according to the Arkansas State Police.
View ArticleMass timber finished for Walmart campus
Mercer Mass Timber this week announced the completion of mass timber production for buildings on the Walmart Home Office campus in Bentonville. When completed, the campus will be the largest to use...
View ArticleNew credential programs at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark debut this summer
OZARK -- Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is preparing to launch two new credentials in business technology.
View ArticleVan Buren detective: Mother intentionally put meth in baby’s bottle because...
VAN BUREN -- A mother on trial in connection with first-degree murder in her 3-month-old baby's death told investigators she intentionally put methamphetamine in the child's bottle and fed it to him, a...
View ArticlePODCAST: Arkansas WBB coach Kelsi Musick talks transition; Bubba Carpenter on...
Matt Jones is joined by new Razorback women's basketball coach Kelsi Musick to talk about her new job and path to Arkansas. Bubba Carpenter also stops by the studio to discuss the Razorbacks' win over...
View ArticleFayetteville businessman seeks county judge post in Washington County
FAYETTEVILLE -- Dana Deree, a Fayetteville businessman, has announced plans to seek the Democratic Party nomination for Washington County judge.
View ArticleCity 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 ArticleFederal judge sentences El Dorado man to 54 months in prison on a weapons...
LITTLE ROCK -- A Union County man with ties to Pine Bluff was sentenced to 4½ years in federal prison for possession of an illegal machine gun following a two-hour hearing in which the man's attorney...
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.
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