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1 killed in boat fire at Beaver Lake
At least one person was killed following a boat fire and explosion at Beaver Lake today, authorities said. Daniel Oxford, Benton County Coroner, confirmed that a woman had been killed. Continue reading...
AMP provides more details about possible Rogers move
The Walton Arts Center Council has released more details about a possible move to Rogers. The plan calls for an $11 million permanent facility in the Pinnacle Hills area, according to a news release. Continue reading...
Commission See Collection Increase
A surge in tourism attributed to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art attracted dozens of restaurants to open in the city over the last three years. Continue reading...
Aldama Receives National Recognition
Ben Aldama, dean of Adult Education at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, has received the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award. Continue reading...
Newspaper Columnist Arrested
The recruiting editor for Hawgs Illustrated magazine was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Continue reading...
Bonuses Approved
Quorum Court OKs Money For County Workers
A crowd of about 100 employees, friends and family broke into applause and cheers Thursday night when Benton County’s justices of the peace approved an employee bonus package. Continue reading...
Two Tornadoes Confirmed In Benton County
The National Weather Service says two tornadoes touched down in Benton County on Monday night when a line of severe thunderstorms battered Northwest Arkansas. Continue reading...
Seniors Farmers’ Market Coupons Delayed
Officials Say They Will Be Distributed In June
Farmers market coupon books distributed to low-income seniors will arrive late this year because of a delay in federal money, but they will be distributed next month, program officials said. Continue reading...
Memorial Day Events
Memorial Day events in Northwest Arkansas are scheduled on Monday for: Continue reading...
MEETINGS: May 24th
Tuesday 6 p.m. Springdale City Council — Council Chambers, City Administration Building, 201 Spring St. Bentonville City Council — Community Development Building, 305 S.W. A St. Continue reading...
RECORDS: May 24th
Arrests
Rogers
Brandon Waroff, 29, of 2313 W. Meadow Drive was arrested near 24th and Olive streets Wednesday in connection with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor public intoxication after police say he threatening Don Smith, manager of Rivendale Apartments, with a 3-inch pocket knife. Waroff knocked down a sign and was yelling before pulling the knife on Smith, according to police. Continue reading...
Mistrial Didn't Constitute Double Jeopardy
A Springdale man can be retried without double jeopardy after the jury in his original trial deadlocked and a mistrial was declared, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Continue reading...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Missing Woman
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in finding a missing 51-year-old woman who lives near Prairie Grove. Continue reading...
Rogers Move Possible For Arkansas Music Pavilion
Walton Arts Center Board To Discuss Permanent Venue Change
Members of the Walton Arts Center’s board could decide to pull the plug on the Arkansas Music Pavilion in Fayetteville on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Plans Outlined For Moving Freshmen To High School
Similar plan developed for transition of 7th grade Fayetteville students
A series of meetings with teachers and parents will begin later this year as work begins to move freshmen to Fayetteville High School in 2015, according to a timetable laid out for the School Board on Thursday. Continue reading...
