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Crash impacts all lanes on State Hwy 102 in Benton County, injuries reported
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — All eastbound lanes on State Highway 102 were impacted after a crash on Thursday, Aug. 1. The crash happened at around 3:52 a.m. west of Decatur, according to IDrive Arkansas. The report stated injuries were involved but did not provide further details. The incident...
NWA county officials give tips for upcoming election
As we get closer to election day two counties in Northwest Arkansas are ensuring that voters are prepared. Early voting begins October 21st and runs through November 4th, and Election Day is November 5th.
Amber Waterman pleads guilty to killing pregnant woman in federal case
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KNWA/KFTA) — The woman accused of kidnapping and murdering a Benton County woman in 2022 has changed her plea to guilty in her federal case, according to court documents. Amber Waterman was set to go on trial on October 21 in Springfield, Mo., alongside her husband Jamie,...
ARDOT reports police incident affecting traffic near Rogers
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A police incident is slowing down traffic on I-49 in Rogers. According to a report from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), the incident is affecting the center and right southbound lanes near log mile 80.8. ARDOT reports no injuries at this time. At...
Five people arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Brandon Massey, 36, of Elkins, was arrested on Friday and is being held in the Benton County Jail without bond. He was arrested in connection with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Meanwhile, in another part of Northwest Arkansas, Khamphay Keomanivong, 46, of Springdale, faces charges including delivery of methamphetamine...
Bentonville to wrap up storm debris cleanup sweeps | Here's what you need to know
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Following the May 26 storms that killed four people and destroyed countless homes across Benton County, cities have conducted sweeps where they pick up storm debris piled in residential yards, but that phase is coming to a close in Bentonville. According to the City of Bentonville,...
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