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Lake Rayburn firefighters knock down a brush fire
The Lake Rayburn Fire Department was sent to Oriole Drive shortly before 1:00 Friday afternoon when it was reported that a brush fire had broken out and was threatening nearby homes. Firefighters arrived a short time later and quickly gained control of the blaze with no structures damaged. It’s unknown...
Firefly Fling coming to Botanical Garden of the Ozarks July 20
One of the most magical nights of the year for kids in Fayetteville is coming up in a few weeks. Of course, we’re talking about the Firefly Fling, set for Saturday, July 20 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. The annual event includes a host of activities for...
Kel’el Ware, former Arkansas high school basketball stars stealing national spotlight from football
Last week might have illustrated just how big Arkansas high school basketball has become. For the third time in the past four years, a former Arkansas prep pla
Got popcorn? Expanded Fort Smith International Film Festival returns Aug. 22-24
Get ready to watch a lot of film in Fort Smith. More than 200 films will be shown during the fourth annual Fort Smith International Film Festival coming Aug. 22-24. And there is a new place to view films this year, as well, at the former Fort Smith Trade Winds Motor Inn that...
Downed power line blocks Fort Smith roadway
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith have closed part of South 16th Street because of a downed power line. Police said the utility company is aware of the issue and will be responding. They said you can expect delays until the roadway can be cleared, and please consider alternate...
'The crops don't know about the holidays' | Fayetteville farmers continue selling produce during July 4th
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Fayetteville Farmer's Market continued its regular Thursday market on Independence Day. While everyone was off and gathering for the celebration, farmers at the Fayetteville market continued to harvest their crops into the Fourth of July. According to the National Retail Federation, more consumers plan to spend Independence Day at a cookout than at a fireworks celebration. They projected consumers would spend $9.4 billion on food items for the holiday.
Arts on Main creates opportunities for adults with ‘Steel Magnolias’
It only makes sense that a production of “Steel Magnolias” would be directed by a woman, produced by a woman and break ground for new theater in the River Valley. Robert Harling’s dramedy about life and death as seen through the lens of a small town hair salon is only the second adult production created by Arts on Main.
Transgender, nonbinary former Razorback runner Nikki Hiltz earns spot at Paris Games
EUGENE, Ore — While Nikki Hiltz took a victory lap to celebrate a long-awaited trip to the Olympics, some fans reached out and handed bracelets to their favorite 1,500-meter runner — a runner who is doing this, in part, for them. These days, Hiltz, who's transgender and nonbinary,...
Local firework stand upholding family legacy
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — One family in Northwest Arkansas is working to keep the legacy of their late grandfather alive in a unique way: through selling fireworks. Just off the side of Highway 62 in Rogers is where Cluck’s Fireworks has been for years, and it has a long-standing history. According to Trey Cluck, the […]
Arkansas State Police investigating after Bentonville 19-year-old killed in Jefferson County hit and run
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Police said they found a 19-year-old who was killed in a hit and run on Interstate 530 Wednesday night. A police report states that Kalei Owen, of Bentonville, was walking north on I-530 near Exit 27 when she was hit by a car around 10 p.m. She was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Clyde McDaniel.
Interstate 30 to see lane closures in Little Rock, North Little Rock | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced closures on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Little Rock and North Little Rock during the week of July 8. Daytime closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while overnight lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. until...
Bentonville First Friday for July to host festival with WW2 plane flyover, followed by fireworks at Orchards Park
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Bentonville's First Friday event is set to take off with "A Salute to Service" culminating in a flyover by WW2-era Mustang planes on July 5. The First Friday event, presented by Walmart and hosted by Downtown Bentonville Inc. (DBI), is a monthly family-friendly event that welcomes as many as 10,000 people.
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