Train Crash Knocks Cars Off 2 Tracks
A Union Pacific train derailment Saturday in White County sent an engineer to a hospital and caused delays for Amtrak, officials said.
View ArticleClinton School Team Places 2nd In Contest
A team of students from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service placed second in the nation Saturday in the finals of Policy Solutions Challenge USA, a competition among U.S....
View ArticleDeveloper Plans Condos
Developers’ plans to build a 68-unit condominium project at 15th Street and Razorback Road may have to be adjusted to conform with the streamside protection ordinance.
View ArticleFour Arrested in Connection with Robbery
Three men and a male juvenile were arrested early Sunday morning in connection with felony aggravated robbery in Fayetteville after two people reported being robbed at gunpoint on Watson Street.
View ArticleCounty Turns Focus on Bridge Projects
Washington County officials have set their eyes on replacing old bridges now that various buildings and a parking structure have been built or renovated.
View ArticleMan Faces Assault, Beating Charges
A Springdale man was arrested in connection with a felony charge of aggravated assault after his wife told police he had repeatedly punched her in the face and choked her.
View ArticleSome Residents Would Like Lane Hotel Resurrected
The Lane Hotel, once known as the “Palace of the Ozarks,” has been vacant for years, but some residents think the building could become a hotel again.
View ArticlePlanning Review Nears End
Benton County officials are nearing the end of their review of the county’s planning and development regulations.
View ArticleSchool Findings Expected
The Bentonville School Board is awaiting results of a demographics study that will help the board formulate its next proposal to build a second high school.
View ArticleUA teaching space gets touch of class
The University of Arkansas’ newest academic building is also an up-and-coming contemporary art venue.
View ArticleBuffalo River chief still hopes to stymie swine
The chief administrator of the Buffalo National River said Monday that he is still hoping to pursue administrative remedies short of requesting an injunction in an attempt to halt the operation of a...
View ArticlePanel OKs bill allowing higher teacher-retirement cost for employers
Legislation giving the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s trustees authority to increase the amount charged to school districts and other system employers won the endorsement of a legislative...
View ArticleDismissed for fighting waste, ex-panel chief’s lawsuit claims
The former executive director of the Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming she was fired in retaliation for identifying wasteful spending.
View ArticleThe state/region in brief
Delivery man shot to death in Tulsa A delivery man unloading dough at a Papa John’s Pizza store was fatally shot outside the business, Tulsa police said.
View ArticleNOTEWORTHY DEATH
Pulitzer Prize-winning chronicler of law Anthony Lewis, a former New York Times reporter and columnist whose work won two Pulitzer Prizes and transformed American legal journalism, died on Monday at...
View ArticleCollege preview night is Thursday
Adults who want to learn more about returning to college to finish their degrees or those who want to attend for the first time are invited to attend a college preview night, 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the...
View ArticleAlexander treasurer resigns from post
Alexander’s treasurer has resigned, citing the administration’s “brokenness.” However, the police chief placed some of the blame for the exit on the treasurer and said he’s investigating finances that...
View ArticleNW Arkansas today
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’re not looking to take them to court, because the administrative process hasn’t been exhausted by any means.” Duane Woltjen, Arkansas director for the Ozark Society, on its...
View ArticleCHANCELLOR’S LIST: University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas released the 1,726 names on the Chancellor’s list who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2012 semester taking 12 or more course hours.
View ArticleJudge Karren Conducts Video Court Proceedings
Circuit Judge Brad Karren presided over 17 cases Monday afternoon, but neither the defendants nor their attorneys — not even the bailiff — were in the courtroom.
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