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Daily Newscast for Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, July 17, 2024. - Arkansans for Limited Government has filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of State over a recent decision to toss out signatures collected in support of a state abortion amendment ballot initiative.
Heavy Rain Sweeps Through Lakes Region
The system that brings relief from the heat also brought devastating rain to the Lakes Region. Showers and thunderstorms began moving through the region early Wednesday morning and by the time the skies cleared in the afternoon, general areas of seven to eight inches of rain had fallen with even higher amounts in parts of Arkansas.
Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) Celebrates 40 Years
Established in 1984, the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) celebrated its 40th year of training Arkansas’s professionals by graduating 70 individuals from 47 government entities and nonprofits. “APAC serves current and future leaders in government and nonprofits,” Executive Director Marie Lindquist said. “We are dedicated to improving the quality...
Police chief catches burglar in Cammack Village for second time
Police Chief Catches Burglar in Cammack Village for Second Time. Police Chief Peter Powell, known for his vigilance, caught a burglar in Cammack Village for the second time. This remarkable feat is just the latest in a series of encounters between Powell and lawbreakers in the area. The recent incident...
Overnight storms cause dangerous flooding in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. — During the early morning hours of Wednesday, the city of Conway was hit by heavy rain and floodwaters that continued into the afternoon. Fire Chief Mike Winter said he can’t remember an event this severe in the city since about 2017. “We've got streets that...
Marion County, Ark., cleaning up after extreme flooding
YELLVILLE, Ark. (KY3) - Portions of northern Arkansas were hit with extreme flooding early Wednesday morning. In Yellville, Shawnee Creek’s Branch that flows through town rose out of its banks and flooded the downtown area. “National Weather Service has recorded seven to ten inches of rain across the county,”...
Flash flood sees 'house swept sideways with people trapped inside' as Arkansas and Missouri warned
Reports from the ground in Arkansas suggests a bridge has been washed away and care home residents have had to be evacuated as water began rising to the height of the beds
Arkansas man accused of stealing truck in Benton County arrested during large manhunt
An Arkansas man is behind bars for allegedly trying to steal a truck in Benton County, sparking a large manhunt. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a disturbance in the 34000 block of Highway 65, in rural Warsaw, Tuesday afternoon. The property owner and an employee said they were returning to the area after work, when they spotted a man trying to drive away in the employee’s truck. The man abandoned the stolen truck and fled into the woods.
Jonesboro woman has thousands in Unauthorized Charges over 3 years
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 17, 2024 – A 24-year-old Jonesboro woman reported to police that her debit card number had been somehow hacked. She provided officers a list of dates and amounts that the card had been used at a Walmart in Bentonville. Total fraudulent charges…$5,101.65.
July 17: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Wednesday on Good Morning Region 8. Areas in the Ozarks have picked up a lot of rain overnight, and the rain will continue throughout the day. Areas across the east that haven’t seen much if any rain will get in...
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