Stories by Dan Craft

  • Springdale Preps For First Bell

    One new school is complete and officially named. Another has a new roof, courtesy of storms earlier in the month. Renovations are complete at other schools and…

    by Dan Craft August 14, 2012

  • 2-Year-Old Dies In Hot Car

    A 2-year-old boy died Friday afternoon after his great-grandparents left him in a car for more than two hours, police said.

    by Dan Craft August 4, 2012

  • Boating accident injures one on lake

    A boating accident in the Beav-o-rama community injured one person this afternoon. A boater pulled up to a dock shortly after 4 pm., asking residents to call …

    by Dan Craft July 25, 2012

  • ‘A Safe Situation’

    City governments in Northwest Arkansas carry hundreds of millions of dollars in debt, but are well within the limit of what they can afford and will likely tak…

    by Dan Craft July 22, 2012

  • Sheriff Responds To Stop

    Benton County’s sheriff insisted Tuesday his automobile paperwork was in order during a Saturday traffic stop in Bentonville, while county and state officials …

    by Dan Craft , Bob Caudle July 3, 2012

  • Veterans Home Review Released

    An annual inspection at the Fayetteville Veterans Home found violations ranging from issues with infection control to a laboratory test ordered for a patient t…

    by Dan Craft July 1, 2012

  • Driving Drugged

    A growing number of drivers with slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and bad reaction times haven’t downed a single drink, according to Northwest Arkansas police.

    by Dan Craft , Chris Freiberg June 24, 2012

  • Officials Discuss Jail Death

    Inmates with mental health issues might be better off held separately from the general population at the Benton County Jail, sheriff-elect Kelley Cradduck said…

    by Dan Craft June 21, 2012

  • Athletics Part Of Millage Ballot Question

    Eighteen cents of every dollar in the Bentonville School District’s $128 million millage proposal would go to athletics, according to figures.

    by Dan Craft , Teresa Moss June 10, 2012

  • Transit Leaders Look Forward

    Public transit leaders are looking to the November election after Washington County voters rejected a local funding proposal.

    by Dan Craft May 24, 2012

  • One Title At A Time

    Northwest Arkansas sent help northward less than an hour after a massive, EF-5 tornado tore through Joplin on May 22, 2011. Rescue personnel, supplies and volu…

    by Dan Craft May 20, 2012

  • Community Remains Distinct

    The Marshallese population in Northwest Arkansas isn’t heavily engaged locally, despite efforts by schools and nonprofit agencies trying to make connections be…

    by Dan Craft May 9, 2012

  • Water Project Almost Done

    The opening of a few large valves next year will spread water service as far as it’s likely to go in Northwest Arkansas.

    by Dan Craft April 22, 2012

  • Senate Candidates Make Pitch

    Two Republican candidates for state Senate District 7 tried to highlight their differences Tuesday night.

    by Dan Craft April 18, 2012

  • Political Hopefuls Courted At Forum

    While a brunette woman at one table describes her work, a young man in a tie sits at a nearby table discussing his new number. Across the room, the tall man in…

    by Dan Craft April 13, 2012

  • Area Gangs Grab Attention

    Steve Sturm still wonders about the planning of a local gang that broke into his pistol range in January and stole more than 30 guns.

    by Dan Craft April 8, 2012

  • GOP Senate Hopefuls Debate

    Two Republican candidates for state Senate answered more than two dozen questions Wednesday before committing to a divergent view on any issue.

    by Dan Craft March 29, 2012

  • Flooding Halts Canoe Rentals

    Will Meadows and his friends didn’t think a little rain could keep them from canoeing the Buffalo River during spring break.

    by Kate Ward , Dan Craft March 24, 2012

  • Take A Big Bite

    The only problem with the made-from-scratch pies and cakes at Gallery Cafe is having enough room left in your stomach come dessert time.

    by Dan Craft March 23, 2012

  • Jail Inmate Kills Self

    A Prairie Grove man hanged himself in the Washington County Jail on Thursday night.

    by Dan Craft March 17, 2012

  • ‘Shake And Bake’

    Addicts have a new way to make their own methamphetamine using the easier and more portable one-pot method.

    by Dan Craft , Chris Freiberg March 11, 2012

  • Big Eats, Small Town

    It’s definitely a small-town meal when the waitress calls into the kitchen with your order and starts with, “Hey, Aunt Wanda.” It’s an even smaller town when t…

    by Dan Craft March 9, 2012

  • Underage Driver Hits Bicyclist

    A 7-year-old bicyclist is home after he was hit Monday morning by a pickup driven by a 13-year-old.

    by Dan Craft March 6, 2012

  • Taxi Service Evolving

    Hybrids are on the move, minivans are multiplying and pedals have quit turning. Taxi service in Northwest Arkansas has seen several changes in 2012.

    by Dan Craft , \ March 4, 2012

  • DINING: Select-A-Sammie

    The hikers, bikers, canoeists, equestrians, hunters and motorcyclists that converge on Turner Bend have two things in common: They’ve been outside, and they’re…

    by Dan Craft March 2, 2012

  • Winter’s Wrath Missed

    Mild winter weather has presented unusual benefits and unexpected challenges throughout Northwest Arkansas, some of which could stretch into spring and summer.

    by Dan Craft March 1, 2012

  • Madison Seeks Second Term

    Washington County Justice of the Peace Eva Madison, D-Fayetteville, announced Thursday she will seek a second term on the Quorum Court.

    by Dan Craft February 24, 2012

  • Museums Plan Merger

    Visitors to the new Arkansas Air and Military Museum won’t notice changes beyond the name, officials from the Arkansas Air Museum and the Ozark Military Museum…

    by Dan Craft February 21, 2012

  • Officials: Sex Offenders Tend To Group Together

    Paul Williams read through the flier with shock. The man to whom he’d just rented a west Fayetteville duplex had a criminal record the likes of which Williams …

    by Dan Craft February 19, 2012

  • Drive-By Shooting Reported

    Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night.

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  • Group, Youth Bridge Award Money

    A NorthWest Arkansas Community College classroom is a long way from the back of Kylia Rector’s car.

    by Dan Craft January 12, 2012

  • Driver Injured In Gravel Truck Mishap

    A gravel truck flipped on Arkansas 264 near Bethel Heights about 3 p.m. Wednesday, closing the road while emergency personnel worked to clear gravel and contai…

    by Dan Craft January 4, 2012

  • Wild Weather Year Breaks Records

    Bobby Spears’ weather moment of 2011 hit Jan. 1 as he surveyed the ruins of his community’s fire station. For Fay Miller, the moment happened April 25 when a …

    by Dan Craft , Tony Hernandez January 1, 2012

  • VA Home Cited For Violations

    Veterans got cold food, improper medicines and lacked sanitary care at the Fayetteville Veterans Home, according to a series of inspections by state regulators…

    by Dan Craft December 11, 2011

  • Car in Ditch, Driver Runs

    Springdale firefighters checked a Toyota Camry stuck in a ditch along Old Wire Road on Friday morning, as police and paramedics talk with a passenger.

    by Dan Craft December 3, 2011

  • Pizza Reborn

    An Elkins classic is back, complete with a longtime signature dough but minus the once-famous cinnamon rolls.

    by Dan Craft December 2, 2011

  • Cafe A Meeting Place In Sale Barn

    For all the talk about beef, this is the one place on the property where chicken and pork get mentions.

    by Dan Craft November 11, 2011

  • Co-Op Ofters Alternative For Small Vehicle Repair

    Many wrenches make short work. Unless it’s a major project. That’s the concept behind Adventure Motorsports Cooperative in Fayetteville, a repair shop based on…

    by Dan Craft November 6, 2011

  • Security Plans Include Theft, Disaster

    Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art must protect its art collection against everything from theft to natural disasters, according to museum security experts…

    by Dan Craft November 5, 2011

  • Mountaintop Meal Stop

    Resist the temptation to head straight for the table full of pies.

    by Dan Craft November 4, 2011

  • Prostitution Small But Steady Presence

    Prostitution flies under the radar in Northwest Arkansas, attracting attention mostly when someone complains or related crimes catch a prosecutor’s eye. Police…

    by Dan Craft October 30, 2011

  • Pizza Just The Beginning

    Pull into the parking lot at Jake’s Pizza, and wonder why a pie joint has a barbecue smoker out front, or why there are so many cars at 10 a.m. Can the residen…

    by Dan Craft October 28, 2011

  • School Seeks Transfer Accord

    Students at Northwest Technical Institute may soon be able to transfer course credits toward an associate degree at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, if an…

    by Dan Craft October 13, 2011

  • Pritchard Seeks New District Seat

    State Sen. Bill Pritchard, R-Elkins, will seek a second term in a renumbered district similar to the one he already represents.

    by Dan Craft October 10, 2011

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