Agency declares wish to aid power-line plan
The U.S. Energy Department on Wednesday released a final environmental impact statement declaring that it prefers to partner with a private power company to build a high-voltage wind transmission line...
View ArticleOne still in hospital after Tuesday plane landing in Fayetteville
One person remained in the hospital Wednesday afternoon after an airplane landed on a busy road Tuesday across from the Fayetteville High School.
View ArticleState poll: 29% back same-sex marriage, 68% support medical 'pot'
About four months after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, a statewide poll shows a majority of Arkansans continue to oppose same-sex marriage.
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Arrests Arkansas State Police Wallace Kasinger, 65, of Rural Route 5, Box 5005 in Stilwell, Okla., was arrested Thursday in connection with theft by receiving and four misdemeanor offenses.
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Monday 4 p.m. Rogers Airport Commission -- Conference Room, Beaver Lake Aviation, 6 Hammerschmidt Drive
View ArticleSpringdale's Woods draws challenger
Washington County Justice of the Peace Sharon Lloyd of Springdale has filed to challenge incumbent Sen. Jon Woods, R-Springdale, in the District 7 state Senate race.
View ArticleSouthwest A Street to see lane closing in Bentonville
The north lane of Southwest A Street from Southwest Second Street to West Central Avenue will be closed from 6:30 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday for the repair of brick pavers in the crosswalk, according...
View ArticleTontitown house fire displaces family of seven
An overnight house fire destroyed most of a Tontitown home at 1866 Kissinger early Thursday.
View ArticleDowntown Springdale Alliance hires executive director
The Downtown Springdale Alliance announced Thursday it hired its first executive director.
View ArticleAgreement regarding Springdale nature center moves forward
Springdale's Water and Sewer Commission approved an agreement Thursday morning needed for a planned nature and education center in the city.
View ArticleState Supreme Court nixes local rule
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a local order prohibiting the Washington County Circuit Clerk's office from accepting guardianship or estate filings from individuals wishing to...
View ArticleRepeat offender Jo Jackson arrested, released Thursday
A woman who drove into and killed a city worker in 2011 was arrested Thursday by Johnson police after failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge.
View ArticleBoozman in Fayetteville today
U.S. Sen. John Boozman of Rogers will join members of his mobile office staff from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce to assist those asking for help on personal issues...
View ArticleDaytime lane closings set for Johnson
Construction work on Interstate 49 in Johnson will require weekday lane closings on Johnson Mill Boulevard for the next week.
View ArticleFayetteville School District reduces expulsions
Shifting decisions about expulsions to a district-level committee has led to more options for students to continue their education in a different setting, a district administrator told the School Board...
View ArticleTyson proposes new Springdale hatchery
Tyson Foods has submitted a development plan for a new poultry incubation center in the east part of the city.
View ArticleGrant supports Rogers school's emphasis on health
Kirksey Middle School is using a $4,000 grant to promote exercise and healthier eating among students.
View ArticleRogers Farmers Market finds new home
Rogers Farmers Market has found a new location and will expand its season after being forced out of downtown, officials said.
View ArticleMarshals Museum, Corps hit land deal
The U.S. Marshals Museum and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have reached an agreement that will allow the museum to build the Marshals Service's national museum on 16.3 acres donated on the banks of...
View ArticleClothing store owner named director for DHS division
A women's clothing store owner who is treasurer of the state Republican Party has been named director of a new state unit responsible for reducing waste and improper spending in the state's $7 billion...
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