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Plea change hearing scheduled in Amber Waterman’s federal case: court filing
A plea change hearing has been scheduled in the federal case of a woman accused of kidnapping and murdering a Benton County woman in 2022, according to a court filing.
Little Flock demolishes city hall following severe damage from tornado
More than a month after the Memorial Day weekend tornadoes caused widespread damage across Benton County, the city of Little Flock demolished its city hall building after it was destroyed in the storm.
Noel Change Team highlights town strengths and needs
NOEL, Mo. — Members of the Noel Change Team are actively working on an improvement plan for the town. Noel, Missouri is still in the midst of stabilizing, after losing its largest employer last October, the former Tyson chicken processing plant. In hopes of speeding up that process, members...
Benton County seeing millions in loans, relief funding after Memorial Day storms
The Small Business Administration has approved 67 loans totaling $5.4 million to Benton County residents affected by the Memorial Day weekend storms, spokesperson Jessica Roles told Axios.Sixty-four of those are home loans.Why it matters: The storms, including seven tornadoes, killed three people and caused extensive damage. At least 88 homes in Benton County were destroyed, while 356 more were significantly battered.Zoom out: FEMA had approved more than $3.4 million for affected Benton County residents as of Monday, the agency told Axios.Meanwhile, the philanthropic Benton County Relief Fund is still accepting donations to help people cover expenses like missed work.The...
Arkansas receives $40 million in federal infrastructure grants
Three Arkansas infrastructure projects will receive $40 million in federal funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday. The funding is part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Wednesday’s announcement brings...
Horseshoe Bend campground reopens ahead of 4th of July
ROGERS, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Beaver Lake Project Office, announced the reopening of the Horseshoe Bend Day Use area in Rogers. The campground was initially closed after the recent tornadoes left behind extensive debris. Now, with Fourth of July just around the corner, officials have announced reopenings.
Disaster Recovery Center locations to close July 4
The FEMA Helpline will also have limited hours on July 4, a news release said. The helpline will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will return to normal operating hours on Friday, July 5.
Celebrate July 4th at an annual fireworks spectacular
You can celebrate July 4th with an annual event at the Walmart AMP. Watch as Jennifer Wilson, with Walton Arts Center joins KNWA Today/FOX24 to share details on Walmart AMP presents: Fireworks Spectacular with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets are free for Rogers residents, however, tickets need to be picked up in person at […]
It’s a Salute to Service this Friday in Downtown Bentonville
BENTONVILLE, AR - First Friday Presented by Walmart returns on July 5th as Downtown Bentonville Incorporated offers ‘A Salute to Service’, including a unique Mustang Flyover during the event. Friday’s festival is focused on the brave men and women who serve our communities both locally and abroad, and keep our city and our communities safe.
Potentially toxic chemicals found in Tontitown’s air in latest round of testing
A new report released by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment shows five potentially toxic chemicals were discovered in the air surrounding Tontitown's Eco-Vista Landfill, exceeding certain Environmental Protection Agency levels.
Finalists for Bentonville Public Library’s book sorter naming contest announced
TyrannoSORTus Rex, R2Book2, and Bookie Monster were some of the final names chosen for Bentonville Public Library's new book-sorting machine, according to a news release.
Pace Is Winner At State 4-H Broiler And Turkey Contest
Johnson County 4-H member Logan Pace was the reserve champion broiler barbecue winner at the Arkansas 4-H State Champion Broiler and Turkey Competition June 22 at the Rogers Convention Center. The event was hosted by The Poultry Federation in conjunction with their annual poultry festival dubbed “A Galactic Eggspedition Beyond...
The Bentonville Bulletin to center on local news coverage
Nearly a decade after NWA cities lost individualized local newspaper coverage, online site The Bentonville Bulletin promises to focus on one town.Well, plus Centerton and Bella Vista.Why it matters: Local journalism not only holds an area's officials accountable, it binds communities together through shared experiences.State of play: The nascent Bentonville Bulletin will be "newsletter first," founder and Bentonville native Sam Hoisington told Axios. There's not yet been a regular cadence for email sends to its 4,300-plus subscribers, but he hopes to change that soon.The site has been publishing stories since about mid-April.The organization is seeking an editor to lead its...
Arkansans stocking up on fireworks ahead of Independence Day 2024
ROGERS, Ark. — Many fireworks stands in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley are only open for about three weeks every year. A to Z Fireworks in Rogers sees hundreds of people walk through the stand. "It's really slow that first like two weeks basically. And then the last...
City of Bentonville, Arkansas receives GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Bentonville, AR... Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that City of Bentonville, Arkansas received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental...
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