Van Buren blaze fatal to woman
A Van Buren woman died Wednesday after a fire filled her home with thick black smoke, detective Jonathan Wear said.
View ArticleDrew County circuit clerk faces felony charge of theft
Drew County Circuit Clerk Pat Savage Montgomery faces charges that have the potential to force her out of office if convicted, prosecutors said.
View ArticleStudy Analyzes Arts’ Impact
Arts and cultural organizations bring more than live music, gallery openings and theatrical performances to Northwest Arkansas.
View ArticleTree Giveaway Set For Saturday
The city’s annual tree giveaway is set to begin at 7 a.m. Saturday on the square.
View ArticleHouse Candidates Offer Contrasts
Fayetteville voters will not find much overlap in their candidates’ policies in two state House races if a forum Wednesday is any guide.
View ArticleFire Department Pancake Breakfast Is Saturday
The Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast is set for 5 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Fire Station No. 1, 303 W. Center St., according to a news release.
View ArticlePolice: Man Admits Contact With Teen
A man has been accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
View ArticlePatterson, Kutcher Seek District 5 Seat
Political newcomer Tracey Kutcher wants to take incumbent Joe Patterson’s place on the Washington County Quorum Court.
View ArticleTwo Candidates Seek Ward 2 Position On Lowell City Council
Editor’s Note: Terry Sayre and Matthew Yeager are seeking the Ward 2, Position 2 seat on the Lowell City Council in the Nov. 6 election. Early voting begins Oct. 22. Sayre is the incumbent. The...
View ArticleHouse Filings Down
No one wants to lead the state in foreclosures. Washington County dropped from first to 11th in September with 50 foreclosures, down from 76 in August and 182 in September 2011.
View ArticleReport: Driver Looked Away
A bus driver looked away from the road prior to hitting a Bentonville High School student last week, according to a Bentonville School District report.
View ArticleHealth Concerns Discussed
Panelists at a mental health forum agreed the mentally ill should not languish in county jails, but finding a solution is an ongoing challenge.
View ArticleCommunity College Trustee Resigns
A NorthWest Arkansas Community College trustee announced her resignation Wednesday.
View ArticlePolice Learn Autism Traits
Flickering lights, sounds, unusual textures or schedule changes are standard for most people.
View ArticleBarbecue To Benefit Mountie Girls Basketball
The Mounties Girls Basketball team will receive the proceeds of a chicken barbecue scheduled for Saturday.
View ArticleRogers House District 95 Race Offers Independent
House District 95 voters have Northwest Arkansas’ only independent candidate for the state Legislature on their ballots.
View ArticleUniversity of the Ozarks elects new president
The University of the Ozarks board of trustees has elected the university's 25th president, school officials announced Thursday.
View ArticleBowden gets life for mother's murder
A Johnson County Circuit Court judge sentenced Tommy Bowden to life in prison Thursday for first-degree murder in the Jan. 30 beating death of his 71-year-old mother.
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