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Arkansas airports awarded $10.5M in federal grants
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $10.5 million in grants for improvements at airports across Arkansas. The largest grant went to Northwest Arkansas National Airport, which received $3.89 million to reconstruct an air traffic control tower. Texarkana Regional Airport and Z.M. Jack Stell Field in Crossett each received grants of more than $1 million.
More Charges for Boone County Woman For Assault
A woman already charged with assaulting her estranged husband is now facing charges in a different incident. According to the probable cause affidavit posted by KTLO, 58-year-old Melody Jane Tapprich of rural Harrison is facing additional three charges against her estranged husband for an incident where she was alleged to have cut him with a razor blade knife during an argument. Both Tapprich and her husband had contacted authorities claiming one was attacking the other.
North Little Rock Fire Department officials warn of fire danger in dry heat conditions
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the North Little Rock Fire Department say the high temperatures and dry conditions create the perfect storm for increased fire danger. With the summer temperatures rising, city assistant fire marshal Gary Williams said the mixture of heat and dry conditions is causing...
Mountain Home, Ark., hospital, university working to fight ambulance staff shortage
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (KY3) - A shortage in the healthcare field is all too common. Over the last few years, Arkansas has been seeing an ambulance worker shortage, meaning someone who needs help might have to wait a bit longer before it can arrive. A partnership between a Mountain Home hospital and a university is working to fight that shortage.
Arkansas State Auditor Uncovers Over $115K in Unclaimed Funds for Nonprofits
Arkansas Auditor of State Dennis Milligan oversees the state’s unclaimed property program known as the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, has successfully located more than $115,000 in unclaimed funds for nonprofit organizations across the state. "In anticipation of National Nonprofit Day, I directed my team to focus on identifying unclaimed...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Today may be the hottest day of the year. Be smart. Stay healthy.
Today could be the hottest day of 2024 with a high of 103° in Little Rock and a heat index value topping 120°. Please, be smart and focus on your health by staying hydrated and out of the heat of the middle part of the day and afternoon.
Arkansas law now gives jail time for stealing packages from someone's property
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — We're all familiar with the term porch pirates. Unfortunately, it's a term that we have been hearing more often because of the uptick in packages being stolen from someone's property. In an effort to combat this issue, Arkansas legislators passed a new law last year stating...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
UPDATE: Missing Mountain View man has been located safe
UPDATE, Aug. 16, 2024, 2 p.m.: Officials say Sutterfield has been located and is fine. Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Mountain View man. According to Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long, Lesley Earl Sutterfield (pictured), 55, was reported missing on Thursday morning, Aug. 15, by his family. He was last seen at his residence on Iron Mountain Road, just outside of Mountain View.
Arkansas vs. Illinois set for Thanksgiving neutral-site game on CBS following Bears vs. Lions showdown
Thanksgiving week has long been one of the highlights of the college basketball season. This year, Thanksgiving Day is getting even better, with a first-of-its-kind matchup. Arkansas and Illinois have agreed to play a neutral-site game at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, it was jointly announced Friday by the schools and CBS Sports, which will air the game on Nov. 28. The 4 p.m. ET tip time will follow the Chicago Bears-Detroit Lions matchup earlier that afternoon on CBS. (As such, it's going to be a huge day on CBS for fans of the Bears and Illini.) The Razorbacks-Illini game will air live on both CBS and Paramount+.
White Coat Ceremony Ushers in New Class of UAMS Students
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine welcomed 175 new students to its Little Rock and Fayetteville campuses during a recent white coat ceremony at Robinson Center in Little Rock. Hundreds of friends, family members and well-wishers attended the ceremony, which followed a week of orientation. Most...
University of Arkansas Fort Smith sees rise in enrollment
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The University of Arkansas Fort Smith starts classes next week. Chancellor Terisa Riley reported that enrollment numbers are up this year. "Our first-year students, 56% of them are first-generation college students, and 60% of them are Pell Grant eligible," Riley said. "Which means that their families really can't afford to help them pay for college. And so we give them very generous both federal and state support, as well as institutional aid and scholarships."
Jewelry store on Bentonville Square to close after 76 years in business
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A fixture on the Bentonville Square will close its doors after 76 years in business. Overstreet's Jewelry opened in 1948. Owner Don Overstreet is the son of the original owners, Ralph and Belle Overstreet. "We've had such wonderful clientele, whatever you want to call them," he...
CBID considers buying Fort Smith city offices
Commissioners with the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are interested in helping Fort Smith city offices remaining downtown. The focus of that interest could cost around $4 million. The commissioners once again discussed the possibility of the CBID purchasing the building at 623 Garrison Ave., which is used...
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