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RSSMan hospitalized after robbery, 2 arrested
More arrests possible
A man was flown to Springfield, Mo., after he was beaten during a robbery, according to police dispatch records. Continue reading...
UPDATE: Gas leak fixed, evacuation over
People were evacuated from University of Arkansas buildings Wednesday morning after a gas line ruptured on Dickson Street near the Hillside Auditorium. The leak was fixed and the evacuation ended shortly after noon, according to a Twitter message from the University. Continue reading...
Benton County pond search connected to missing teen
Benton County sheriff's detectives received an anonymous letter that the body of a missing Pea Ridge teenager may be in a pond off Arkansas 94.
April Dawn Andrews, 15, left her home at Kings Lane Apartments on Nov. 18, 2006. She planned to walk to the Pea Ridge Church of the Nazarene nearby, according to reports.
Keshia Guyll, the spokesperson for the Benton County Sheriff's Office, said Tuesday morning that they received the letter in late April. Cadever dogs alerted on the pond which led to the decision to drain the pond in search of the body. Anyone with information concerning the girl's disappearance is asked to call 271-1009. Continue reading...
An insurgency in the making
Monday night I went to Conway, where I started writing about politics nearly 40 years ago, to speak at a fundraising gathering for the Faulkner County Democratic Party. Continue reading...
Mercy Opens New Program
Hospital Department Addresses Senior Mental Health
A new Senior Behavioral Health Program opens Monday on the seventh floor of Mercy Medical Center. Continue reading...
Planners Rezone Property
Company Alters Plans For Golf Course
The Planning Commission rezoned property off Southwest Been Road to medium-density residential Tuesday night, paving the way for a multifamily housing development north of The Links at Rainbow Curve. Continue reading...
Pond Drained In Search For Evidence
Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies spent Monday and Tuesday draining a pond in search of evidence. Continue reading...
Defense Seeks Another Evaluation For Proffitt
Attorneys for a Rogers man accused of killing an 11-month-old boy want a mental evaluation done by a defense expert. Continue reading...
School Board Races Take Shape
Candidates for school board seats in Benton County are gathering signatures on petitions in advance of the filing period that opens July 2 and ends July 9. Continue reading...
Charity Helps Job Seekers
Dress For Success Benefits From Championship Donation
Landing the interview may be the first step in getting the job, but members of a new Rogers nonprofit group say they will help to better equip women re-entering the work force. Continue reading...
AT A GLANCE: Commission Action
At A Glance
Commission Action
Rogers Planning Commission met Tuesday and approved:
• An application by Hook Line & Sinker requesting a permit to expand their business to sell boats and marine services at 98 W. Locust St. Continue reading...
School Nearing Goal
292 Ready To Enroll In New Technology High
The New Technology High School has 292 students set to enroll when it opens in August, just short of officials’ goal of 300, director Lance Arbuckle said. Continue reading...
Downtown Plan Needs Community Support
Mill Street Focus Of First Project in Plan
A proposed plan to revitalize downtown met with approval at a public hearing, but several people said making the plan a reality will take a huge effort. Continue reading...
Bookmobile Helps Students With Summer Reading
Lee Elementary School’s bookmobile gives students access to books over the summer when they might not have the opportunity to obtain books, said Molly Brock, assistant principal. Continue reading...
Storey Announces For Fayetteville District Judge
Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey is running for Fayetteville District judge. Continue reading...
