Fayetteville
RSSUPDATE: 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...
Storey Announces For Fayetteville District Judge
Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey is running for Fayetteville District judge. Continue reading...
School Election Season Begins
Candidates can circulate petitions
The annual school election season is open. Continue reading...
Delay Sought In Murder Trial
A man accused of fatally shooting a woman in the head in August is seeking to delay his capital murder trial to allow further mental testing. Continue reading...
Elkins High School Nears Completion
Officials optimistic building will be ready for school
A new high school is moving toward completion and officials are hopeful it will be ready for students when school opens on Aug. 19. Continue reading...
Homeless Man Found Dead
Police are investigating the death of a homeless man. Continue reading...
Aldermen Review Solicitation Law
Time Restrictions Changed For Door-To-Door Sales
Jason Carter is tired of pushy salespeople knocking on his front door. Continue reading...
William Storey Running For Fayetteville District Judge
Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey says he is running for Fayetteville District Judge. Continue reading...
Board Mulls Dog ID Device
Advisory Group Recommends Microchips
Dog owners living outside any city boundary in Washington County could be required to implant microchip identification into their pet if the dog is found running loose outside property lines, according to a drafted ordinance. Continue reading...
Council Eyes Solicitation Ordinance
Proposal Would Require Permit For Door-To-Door Sales
Companies and some individuals will need a permit if the City Council regulates door-to-door sales at homes. Continue reading...
Cop Pleads Not Guilty To Assault
A Rogers police officer accused of assault and domestic battery pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday in Washington County Circuit Court. Continue reading...
New Sentencing Ordered
A prior manslaughter conviction should not have been considered a violent crime to enhance the federal sentence of a man illegally in the United States, an appeals court ruled Monday. Continue reading...
Planners Overestimate Animals Taken To Shelter
Small cities are trying to save taxpayer dollars by not paying Washington County's animal shelter to take in lost dogs and cats, officials said last week. Continue reading...
Man Accused Of Threatening Wife
A Fayetteville man was arrested early Sunday in connection with throwing his wife into a wall, choking her and threatening her life. Continue reading...
Fayetteville To Host Classic Annual Air Race
More than 100 female Pilots Will take part in final leg of nearly 2,500-mile Transcontinental Event
More than 100 female pilots will fly into town this week as part of the 37th annual Air Race Classic. Continue reading...



