Local Museums Fair Well During Recession

The Springdale and Rogers museums are experiencing an increase in visitors as area residents search for inexpensive and interesting activities during the current economic slump. Read More »

By John Gore posted at 5:54 a.m.

Patronage Grows During Recession

Circulation, Computer Station Use Higher Than Ever, Librarians Say

ROGERS — Area libraries have become a resource for residents struggling through the recession. The library has become a place where individuals search for jobs, take classes and seek entertainment. Read More »

By John Gore posted at 5:53 a.m.

Parks, Recreation Officials Make Presentations To Study Group

ROGERS — The majority of presenters at the Parks and Recreation Study Group on Thursday night in the Rogers City Council chambers sang the same song “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Read More »

By John Gore posted March 19, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.

LAKE ATALANTA: Renovation Plan Changes

ARKANSAS GAME & FISH REJECTS EDUCATION CENTER PROPOSAL

ROGERS — The renovation of Lake Atalanta will not have an Arkansas Game & Fish education center as originally hoped, members of the Parks and Recreation Commission learned Wednesday. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 18, 2010 at 4:47 a.m.

Recreation Trails Spawn Praise, Concern

ROGERS — Some of the proposed pathways for Northwest Arkansas' recreational trails pass through existing neighborhoods, which has upset residents in one Rogers neighborhood. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 14, 2010 at 6:07 a.m.

DEPARTMENT DIVISION EYED: Group To Study City Parks

MAYOR WANTS TO CREATE PANEL TO OVERSEE RECREATION

ROGERS — A request from Mayor Steve Womack to review and evaluate the city Parks and Recreation Department could lead to the separation of the department into a parks department while spinning off recreation activities to a stand alone commission. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 12, 2010 at 5:25 a.m.

Council Approves Master Trail Plan

ROGERS — Alderman approved the master trail plan Tuesday, clearing the way for the city to proceed with the plan to keep in line with a $650,000 grant. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 10, 2010 at 5:47 a.m.

Congressional Candidates To Tour Rogers Wellness Center

Womack Invites Delay To See Facility

ROGERS — Two candidates for the Republican nomination for 3rd District congressman will tour the Adult Wellness Center this morning following a political battle of words the value of such centers. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 10, 2010 at 5:28 a.m.

City, Utility Settle Fees Suit

ALDERMEN TO OK SETTLEMENT

ROGERS — A lawsuit against the city, Rogers Water Utilities and Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission over access and hook-up fees is going to cost the utility $200,000 in legal fees. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 8, 2010 at 4:38 a.m.

Leaders Eye New Center

CITY CONSIDERS INDEPENDENT JOINT DISPATCH, EMERGENCY SITE

ROGERS — A freestanding 911 call center that would also serve as an emergency command center for the city during disasters would result in a quicker more unified response during a disaster, according to officials. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 8, 2010 at 4:32 a.m.