Council Approves Hazmat Purchase
The city’s Fire Department will be able to respond to hazardous material calls at the first of the year after the City Council approved buying equipment for the team.
View ArticleLower Trash Rates Take Effect
Residents will see their trash bills go down by a couple of dollars next month as new rates finally go into effect after the city bid its contract for the first time in 40 years.
View ArticleCommission Tables Farmers' Market Request
The Planning Commission tabled a request allowing Fayetteville Farmers’ Market to erect a tent and extend its days of operation at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.
View ArticleCounty Eyes Exanded Environmental Programs
With the spring and fall cleanups now well-established events, Benton County is looking at ways to expand its environmental programs.
View ArticleTwo Teens Plead Not Guilty
Two people pleaded not guilty Monday to felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with a series of drive-by blow dart and paintball shootings.
View ArticleCounty Judge Considers University Tax Exemptions
County Judge Marilyn Edwards said Tuesday she will decide sometime in the next 20 days if the University of Arkansas is immune from paying real and personal property taxes in Washington County.
View ArticleRogers Man Withdraws Guilty Pleas
A Rogers man has withdrawn his guilty pleas to several felony charges in connection with home break-ins and sexually assaulting three women.
View ArticleFormer Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Battery
A former Benton County School of Arts teacher pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a felony charge in connection with an allegation that she hit a student.
View ArticleJones School, Principal Land National Awards
Children’s cheers echoed down the hallways at Russell D. Jones Elementary School on Tuesday as they watched a live stream of a national awards ceremony honoring the school.
View ArticleSpringdale Teacher Resigns After September Arrest
A Springdale teacher who was arrested in September on marijuana charges has resigned.
View ArticleHoliday Lighting, Parade Scheduled for Saturday
The Christmas season begins Saturday with the annual lighting of the downtown square.
View ArticleGalileo Scope Workshop, Night Viewing at Hobbs Friday
Hobbs State Park–Conservation will host an astronomy workshop at 6 p.m. Friday.
View ArticleSpringdale downtown charrettes today
Two charrettes and open houses are scheduled today for the public to give input and ask questions about a master plan for downtown Springdale.
View ArticleCourt of Appeals
The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam...
View ArticleNW Arkansas today
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This dog could have been put down. Instead, she will now lead an extraordinary life where she is pampered, coddled and loved.” Dina Tyler, assistant director of public services for...
View ArticleBenefit planned for Syrian children
A local group will host Stand for the Children of Syria, part of a global event called Walk for the Children of Syria, from 2-3 p.m. Saturday on the Fayetteville square. The event is designed to raise...
View ArticleLR School Board to decide raises
Little Rock School District certified employees, including teachers, will receive a 1.75 percent pay raise and support staff members will get a 2 percent raise, all retroactive to July 1, if a...
View ArticleCircuit clerk agrees to settle lawsuit filed by 4 employees
Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against him by four female employees who accused him of sexual harassment and other complaints, County Judge David Hudson...
View ArticleCounty Officials Look to Cut 2013 Budget
Benton County officials will continue looking for ways to reduce costs as the county’s 2013 budget process continues today.
View ArticleUniversity to Offer Online Option
Drury University officials will meet with the public today about an online degree program that will be offered beginning in January to students in Northwest Arkansas.
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