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Aquatic Center Opens Today

City Officials Say Crowding May Be Problem

Subscriber only If half of the people who purchased half-price, 10-punch passes for the Rogers Aquatic Center show up today for the grand opening, some may get turned away, park officials said. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: at 5 a.m.

Woman Killed At Beaver Lake

Subscriber onlyTwo explosions rocked the Lost Bridge campground on Beaver Lake and left a Missouri woman dead Friday. Continue reading...

By Annette Beard Posted: at 5 a.m.

Days Shaved From Contracts For Some Teachers, Aides

Subscriber onlyNot all contracts that went out Wednesday to Rogers School District staff will offer the same pay as last year. Continue reading...

By Amye Buckley Posted: at 5 a.m.

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...

By Staff Report Posted: May 24, 2013 at 2:32 p.m.

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...

By Annette Beard Updated: May 24, 2013 3:40 p.m.

Natural Food Store Opening Soon

Subscriber onlyShoppers in Northwest Arkansas will be able to choose from a wider variety of natural and organic foods when Akin’s Natural Foods Market opens the first week of June in Rogers, said Eric Hinkefent, company president. Continue reading...

By Erin Spandorf Posted: May 23, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Jacob Holly murder trial delayed

Subscriber onlyThe trial of a Rogers man charged in connection with second-degree murder and first-degree battery in connection with a double stabbing under an Elkins bridge has been delayed again. Continue reading...

By Ron Wood Posted: May 22, 2013 at 9:08 a.m.

AT A GLANCE: Commission Action

Subscriber onlyAt A Glance Commission Action Rogers' Planning Commission met Tuesday and approved: • A permit for Rios De Agua Viva for a church at 1926 S. M St., a residential single-family zone. Continue reading...

By Staff Report Posted: May 22, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Aldermen Ask Deffenbaugh To Review Recycling Oversight

Subscriber onlyAldermen asked Deffenbaugh officials review a recycling oversight regarding recycling for senior citizen in the trash service contract approved earlier this year. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: May 22, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Honors To Replace Class Rank

2017 Graduates Will Be First Students Affected By Policy

Subscriber onlyThere will be no class rank for 2017 graduates of Rogers schools. Beginning with the class of 2017 students can qualify for three levels of honors graduation through completing graduation requirements; two levels of a foreign language; maintaining a minimum 3.3, 3.75 or 4.0 grade point average; taking two, four or five Advanced Placement classes; and earning 92, 105 or 112 quality points. Continue reading...

By Amye Buckley Posted: May 22, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Sales Tax Revenue Up In Three Cities, Down In One

Subscriber onlySpringdale sales tax revenue soared this month with Rogers and Fayetteville also showing increases over last year, while Bentonville s numbers dipped slightly. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: May 21, 2013 at 2:51 p.m.

Storm blamed for Springdale death; more severe weather possible Tuesday

Officials say one person was killed in Springdale Monday night when a storm packing winds of nearly 70 mph threw a street sign into the victim's vehicle. Continue reading...

By Misty Gittings, Tony Hernandez, Gavin Lesnick, Tom Sissom Updated: May 21, 2013 10:43 a.m.

Water, Sewer Utility To Repay Bonds Early

Subscriber onlyThe early payoff of 2006 sewer bonds is expected to save Rogers Water and Sewer Utility customers about $366,969, according to the 2014 budget approved by commissioners Monday. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: May 21, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Hobbs To Host Weekend Events

Subscriber onlyJay Schneider, assistant superintendent of Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, will teach a workshop on the basics of Dutch oven cooking from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the park’s Visitor Center. Continue reading...

By Special to NWA Media Posted: May 21, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Department’s Efforts Save Lives

Education, Technology Improve Heart Attack Survival Rate

Subscriber onlyEducation and technology are two reasons some local residents who have suffered a heart attack are still alive today, Fire Department officials said. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: May 20, 2013 at 5 a.m.

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