Bike Riders Kick Off Bentonville Weekend
Two of the world’s top trials bike riders jumped their bikes around boulders and even over a line of adventurous children Thursday at Park Springs Park.
View ArticleBenton County Ambulance Hearing Turnout Sparse
A public hearing on paying for rural ambulance service drew a sparse crowd Thursday with only seven people electing to speak to the Benton County Quorum Court.
View ArticleMan gets 50 years in Fayetteville fake bomb plot
A man accused of strapping a fake bomb to a woman’s ankle in an extortion attempt pleaded guilty Friday in Washington County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
View ArticleKansas man jailed on Rogers rape charge
A Wichita, Kan. man is in the Benton County Jail after his arrest in connection with a rape allegation involving a 12-year-old girl.
View ArticleBenton County adds voting precincts to comply with law
Following the dictates of a new state law, Benton County will be creating 15 additional voting precincts for next year’s elections.
View ArticleArrests made in Y Liquor triple shooting
Police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting incident at Y Liquor in Springdale that sent three people to the hospital.
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Arrests Benton County Sheriff’s Office Kevin Compton, 34, of 414 Meadow Wood Lane in Rogers was arrested Thursday in connection with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Compton was...
View ArticleAnimal Cruelty Trial Delayed
A Prairie Grove woman’s trial on felony animal cruelty charges was reset Friday in Washington County Circuit Court.
View ArticleHeil, McGinty Vying For Fayetteville School Board Seat
Voters will decide to keep Susan Heil or elect challenger James McGinty to the At Large Position 2 on the School Board.
View ArticleElkins Man Pleads Guilty In Fake Bomb Plot
An Elkins man accused of strapping a fake bomb to a woman’s ankle in an extortion attempt pleaded guilty Friday in Washington County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
View ArticleArrests
• Kevin Compton, 34, of 414 Meadow Wood Lane in Rogers was arrested Thursday in connection with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Compton was being held Friday in the Benton County...
View ArticleBusiness Plan, Financing Key To Starting Business
Business plans and financing go hand-in-hand for small business owners. Without a plan, there's no financing and without financing a business can't succeed.
View ArticleHutchinson: More Notice Needed On Hog Farm, Other Projects
The state should require more public notice for construction of ventures like a large-scale hog farm in the watershed of the Buffalo National River, Asa Hutchinson, a candidate for the Republican...
View ArticleTontitown Employee Gets Raise Before New Job Approved
A city employee received a $12,000 annual raise for a position that hasn’t been approved, Mayor Jack Beckford confirmed Friday.
View ArticleTwo Arrested In Springdale Triple Shooting
Two men have arrested after the shooting of three people.
View ArticleThree Candidates Running For Springdale School Board
Three candidates are seeking election to the Springdale School Board, one of whom is unopposed.
View ArticleRogers Ceremony Cements Stadium Name
Whitey Smith Stadium officially got its name during the Mounties’ first home game Friday night.
View ArticleRogers Requires Early Vote
Voters in the Rogers School District can cast their ballots during early voting, but there'll be no polling places open on election day this year.
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