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One killed, one injured in Franklin County crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Arkansas — One person was killed and another was injured after a motorcycle crash in Franklin County. A crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that the crash occurred on July 5 at around 1:12 a.m. The report says that the motorcycle was...
Thousands without power in River Valley
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Thousands are waking up and getting ready in the dark as PowerOutage.us shows residents across our coverage area are left without electricity. As of 11:54 a.m. these residents are without power: As of 10:45 a.m., these residents are without power: As of 9:53 a.m. the below residents are without power: As […]
ABB Ozark, ATU-Ozark partner for career readiness
ABB Ozark and Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus are launching a career readiness pilot program as a collaborative workforce development initiative for Franklin County and the surrounding region, a press release for the university announced. Program participants will have the opportunity to complete four modules under the guidance of ATU-Ozark Campus...
ABB, ATU-Ozark work together on workforce development
ABB Ozark and Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus recently launched a career readiness pilot program as a collaborative workforce development initiative for Franklin County and the surrounding region. Program participants have the opportunity to complete four modules under the guidance of ATU-Ozark Campus automation technology and air conditioning and refrigeration instructors.
ASP CID investigating Franklin County death
ALTUS — On Monday, June 10, 2024, the Altus Police Department (APD) requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) with a death investigation. APD was notified that Christina Steffen, 35, was discovered unresponsive in her home. When APD arrived, they found Steffen deceased. The...
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