Trail crossing work to slow traffic on 15th Street in Fayetteville this week
Expect lane closing this week on 15th Street as Transportation Division workers pave a short stretch of the street where a new trail crossing is being built south of Walker Park.
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Arrests Arkansas State Police Johnny Avalos, 34, of 2103 Cardinal Drive in Springdale was arrested Sunday in connection with violating parole, third-degree escape, obstructing governmental operations,...
View ArticleFayetteville man pleads not guilty to arson charge
A 56-year-old man accused of setting fire to the bedroom of his apartment last month pleaded not guilty to arson and possessing drug paraphernalia Monday.
View ArticleCase against Springdale chief lacks report, commission told
Washington County Juvenile Court ordered the destruction of key evidence in a complaint against the Springdale police chief, the attorney for the Civil Service Commission said Monday.
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas Community College leadership program completes first year
BENTONVILLE -- Northwest Arkansas Community College officials say they're pleased with how the inaugural class of Leadership NWACC went and are already looking forward to the next class.
View ArticleUA names McCoy chief information officer
The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has named Chris McCoy as associate vice chancellor of Information Technology Services and chief information officer, beginning July 20.
View ArticleBella Vista planners OK request for property swap
BELLA VISTA -- Planners on Monday approved a request from Cooper Communities to swap land on Dogwood Drive for property at Tanyard Creek owned by the Property Owners Association.
View ArticleRogers council approves revised street plan
ROGERS -- About 60 audience members applauded following a vote from the City Council removing a road they opposed from the city's street plan during its meeting Tuesday night.
View ArticleDuggar documents from sealed file keep popping up
A former Springdale alderman attached copies of what appear to be Washington County Juvenile Court orders to his complaint about the release of police records related to the Josh Duggar investigation.
View Article3 killed on roads, state police report
Two people were killed Saturday and one person was killed Monday on Arkansas roads, Arkansas State Police reported.
View ArticlePanel set to review health care contract
LITTLE ROCK -- The legislative task force studying Arkansas' Medicaid program should include a proposed $15 million contract between the state Department of Human Services and a Washington consulting...
View ArticleSpringdale aldermen approve changes to sign ordinance
The city amended the process for handling abandoned and unsafe signs.
View ArticleBentonville library sees increase in use
BENTONVILLE -- The Public Library mini branch has seen good use during the Community Center's opening, Hadi Dudley, library director, reported to the City Council on Tuesday.
View Article8-year-old boy taken to hospital after near-drowning in Springdale apartment...
An 8-year-old boy was taken to Northwest Medical Center-Springdale just before noon Tuesday after nearly drowning in a pool at Keystone Crossing apartments, a Springdale Fire Department official said.
View ArticleSymposium brings together Northwest Arkansas educators, business leaders
ROGERS -- The path to a good job and a fulfilling career doesn't necessarily go through college, one of the messages that resonated Tuesday during a symposium on education and the economy.
View ArticleKFSM's Henry admits to tweeting during murder trial
SPRINGDALE -- Larry Henry, managing editor for TV station KFSM, admitted in court Monday he violated a judge's order by tweeting the verdict of a recent murder trial from the courtroom.
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Arrests Benton County Sheriff's Office Marvin Emir Barrientos, 25, of 1206 Mimosa Circle in Rogers was arrested Monday in connection with felony contempt of court and misdemeanor failure to appear.
View ArticleSpringdale teen accused in March shooting death gets new lawyer
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Springdale teen charged with first-degree murder and two counts of battery related to a fatal shooting in March has a new defense attorney and a new court date.
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Today 10 a.m. Elected Officials Resource Group -- Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Office, 1311 Clayton St., Springdale
View ArticleRogers approves water rate increase
ROGERS -- The City Council approved a water rate increase to start in July during its meeting Tuesday.
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