Appeal Filed in Child Heat Death Case
The great-grandparents of a child who died in a car in the Walmart parking lot appealed their conviction to Washington County Circuit Court.
View ArticleAldermen OK Fire Trucks
Two pumper trucks and a ladder truck will give the Rogers Fire Department a solid front line and reserve fleet, said Tom Jenkins, fire chief.
View ArticleNACA Officials Discuss Buy-In Costs
Establishing how a member of the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority will be charged to connect to the authority wastewater plant is complicated some members learned Tuesday.
View ArticleHigher Sewer Bills Coming
Bentonville residents will see their sewer bills jump by 25 percent in the next two years after the City Council voted 5-3 to raise wastewater rates at Tuesday’s meeting.
View ArticleTruck Purchase Questioned
Benton County’s justices of the peace raised questions Tuesday about the purchase of a truck by the Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleWalmart Applies For Most Permits
Walmart made up the biggest chunk of alcohol permits processed last week by the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
View ArticleBeebe applauds State Hospital
Gov. Mike Beebe congratulated State Hospital workers Wednesday for the “often thankless” task of successfully completing an extensive turnaround plan that allowed the facility to maintain its status as...
View ArticleThe state/region in brief
I-40 crash victim is identified BISCOE — Arkansas State Police have identified a woman killed in a multivehicle wreck on Interstate 40 that disrupted traffic in both directions for hours.
View ArticleChaise Gabion ready for leisurely viewing
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s latest outdoor installation — a chaise lounge made of stainless steel and stones — “isn’t that big, but weighs a lot,” said artist Celeste Roberge of her...
View ArticleStudent Accused Of Sexual Assault
A Rogers teen was arrested Wednesday in connection with sexual assault of an employee at his school.
View ArticleWoman Charged In Sex Assault Case
A Rogers woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with the sexual assault in her home of a 17-year-old boy, according to police.
View ArticlePracticing Safety In Circles
Plans for additional roundabouts in Rogers prompted police to review traffic safety of Rogers’ existing roundabout on Pauline Whittaker Parkway. Traffic is flowing, said Keith Foster, public...
View ArticleArea Foreclosures Remain Low
More area homes are falling into foreclosure than a year ago, but the numbers remain low. There were 59 Benton County homes in some stage of foreclosure in November compared with 36 a year ago,...
View ArticleState Closes Businesses
Mohammed Khaldi said he hopes to open at least one of his four businesses closed last week by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
View ArticlePublic Library Calendars On Sale
The Bentonville Public Library Foundation launched its 2013 calendar, “We Are Bentonville,” this week.
View ArticleBella Vista Police Seek Help In Finding Break-In Suspect
Bella Vista Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with breaking and entering.
View ArticleMayor Wants Council To Consider Purchase
Mayor Frank Anderson asked aldermen to consider purchasing the buildings housing the Police and Fire departments in the city from the Property Owners Association. Anderson presented a draft of a...
View ArticleAgreement Extended
The Benton County Convenience Center will continue offering county residents a way to dispose of unwanted household items at no cost under an agreements approved Wednesday by the Benton County Solid...
View ArticleMontgomery Ordered Into Work Program
A Rogers woman drew the ire of the judge, the deputy prosecutor and her own attorney Wednesday.
View ArticleDistrict, Club Collect Food
The Bentonville School District superintendent and School Board president are at it again. This time the superintendent could end up on the roof.
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