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Hot Springs directors crack down on renter's rights
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The City of Hot Springs is looking at cracking down on policies that allow landlords to avoid or up-charge for one very important thing, especially during hot summers like this one— air conditioning. This has been a hot topic, especially after Greenbriar Apartments were...
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. "We had to make sure that we had all that...
Eastbound traffic on State Hwy 16 impacted after crash involving an 18-wheeler in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A crash involving an 18-wheeler caused a traffic jam on State Hwy 16 in Benton County, according to IDrive Arkansas. The report states all eastbound lanes were impacted when the crash occurred at 8:29 a.m. The scene didn't clear up until 9:48 a.m., the...
FEMA assistance available to renters and students in Arkansas | Here's where to apply
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) announced assistance for renters who were affected by the Memorial Day weekend tornadoes. FEMA said this includes students as the grants help pay for temporary housing. This help is available to renters in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison,...
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.
5-year-old dies after being hit by car in Springdale Tuesday night
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A 5-year-old was killed Tuesday night in Springdale after being hit by a car. A release from the Springdale Police Department said this happened at 9:17 p.m. on Grainger Circle, near Apache Trail. The release said the child chased a dog that ran into the road....
Get Ready Traffic: Crash on I-49 cleared, traffic flowing near Wagon Wheel Road
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Traffic is flowing smoothly, after crews cleared a crash that blocked the northbound lanes of Interstate 49 in Springdale. The scene was near the Wagon Wheel Road exit (76). The Arkansas Department of Transportation did not report injuries. Northbound lanes were blocked. Traffic was passing the...
Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program provides over $558K for nine road projects
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced that the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program (AURP) will fund nine projects with a $558,756 grant. The AURP funds projects that aim to reduce sediment and nutrients from entering streams, rivers, and lakes to maintain and improve water quality. The...
Thousands of people without power in Northwest Arkansas
TONTITOWN, Ark. — Thousands of Ozarks Electric customers are in the dark in parts of Tontitown and Elm Springs. As of 12:07 p.m., the company reported 4,159 power outages. They were located along Highway 412. Each of the outages were connected to the company's Harmon station. According to the...
Punter Gavin Rush commits to Arkansas as preferred walk-on
Arkansas gained a notable preferred walk-on commitment for the Class of 2025 on Wednesday when Franklin (Tenn.) Page punter Gavin Rush public with his college decision. Rush, 6-3, 180, chose the Razorbacks after earning an opportunity last month during a camp workout with special teams coordinator Scott Fountain in Fayetteville (Ark.).
Arkansas to Host Regional Qualifier for Startup World Cup
Northwest Arkansas-based Startup Junkie has been chosen as the host for a regional qualifier for the global finale of the Startup World Cup. In partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the organization will bring the esteemed international competition to NWA and give local entrepreneurs a special opportunity to present their ideas for a shot at competing on a global stage for a $1 million investment.
Fayetteville Animal Services free adoption event extended through July 6
The Fayetteville animal shelter’s free adoption event has been extended. The shelter will waive all adoption fees as part of their Big Summer Blowout aimed to help connect local pets with new families and clear space and resources at the shelter. “We had a great turnout for our Big...
Arkansas Virtual Academy opens enrollment for the 2024-25 School Year
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a full-time online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, is now accepting enrollments for the 2024-25 school year. Open for 20 years, the academy is a full-time public charter school serving students in grades K through 12 with an...
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