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.

Main Street Rogers Gets Good Report

ROGERS — A program assessment team from Main Street Arkansas gave Main Street Rogers a glowing report Thursday and some suggestions on how to keep the program growing to the next level. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 5, 2010 at 5:32 a.m.

POLICY VIOLATION: Animal Manager Fired

CONTROL CENTER CHIEF SAYS SHE WAS FOLLOWING CITY’S RULES

ROGERS — The manager of the city animal control center was terminated last week by Mayor Steve Womack. Read More »

By John Gore posted March 2, 2010 at 4:11 a.m.

Officials: Economic Development Stymied By Politics

Local Officials Say They Are Ready When Tide Turns

ROGERS — Political turmoil in Washington, D.C., coupled with a weak job market and tight credit, is having an adverse effect on recruiting businesses to the area, according to Mike Watts, chairman of the Rogers-Lowell Economic Development Corp. Read More »

By John Gore posted February 27, 2010 at 4:58 a.m.

Auction Leaves Void

MALONEY SOLD MORE THAN 50,000 CARS IN 29 YEARS

ROGERS — The machine gun cadence of the auctioneer echoed Wednesday off the walls of the building that housed Bob Maloney Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. Tools, car lifts, computers, even a gum ball machine went to the highest bidder. Read More »

By John Gore posted February 25, 2010 at 5 a.m.