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Device To Help Solve Computer Crimes

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The police department soon will have help from Fred in gathering evidence. The Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device, or Fred, is used in child pornography and other computer-related cases. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:46 a.m.

Officials To Meet On Park

CITY HOPES TO SPARK MOVEMENT ON PROJECT

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A meeting today between the mayor, and other city officials may get the stalled sports park project moving again. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 9, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.

Corps Officials Meet

PANEL LOOKS TO MAKE DECISION ON MONTE NE

Subscriber onlyMONTE NE — A gray, overcast sky and temperatures in the 40s on Tuesday didn’t chill enthusiasm of local historians meeting with U.S. Corps of Engineers officials regarding preserving of Monte Ne tower. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:15 a.m.

Commission OKs Refunding Bonds

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A refunding of 2004 Roger Water Utilities Commission bonds is expected to help the utility hold the line on costs. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 7, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Corps Set To Tour Monte Ne

PRESERVATIONISTS, HISTORIANS TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF SITE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — To preserve or destroy is the question preservationists and historians must resolve regarding one of the last surviving structures of Monte Ne. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 6, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Drive-By Shooting Reported

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night. Continue reading...

By STAFF REPORT Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

Ordinance Mandates Pet Be Licensed

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Dogs and cats without a city-issued license could languish in Rogers Animal Shelter because owners can’t be notified. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 5:42 a.m.

Leaders Tweak Planning

CITY WORKS TO IMPROVE, STREAMLINE PROCESS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — City departments are working together to simplify the planning process. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 2, 2012 at 5:22 a.m.

City Crew Saving Money

PRICE LANE PROJECT WORK STAYS IN-HOUSE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — City employees are saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars by building a three-lane street, a planning official said. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

Harding Plans Permanent Campus

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The Harding University satellite campus in Bentonville is building a permanent home in Rogers. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 31, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

Panel Extols Northwest Arkansas Growth

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will transform Northwest Arkansas into a world-class area in the next few years, providing growth opportunities throughout region, said Bentonville Mayor Bob McCaslin. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 27, 2012 at 5:50 a.m.

Detection Device Approved

CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT TO HELP FIRE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFY SUBSTANCES

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A new piece of Fire Department equipment can identify anything from anthrax to foot powder, saving time, possible quarantine and anxiety. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 26, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

City Sees Growth

MAYOR OUTLINES STATUS IN ANNUAL ADDRESS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The city had its best year in 2011, said Mayor Greg Hines on Tuesday in his state of the city address. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 25, 2012 at 5:22 a.m.

State Of City Address Set For Tuesday

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Mayor Greg Hines, set to deliver the state of the city address on Tuesday, said he looks forward to 2012 as the year the economy continues to recover at a slightly faster pace. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 23, 2012 at 5:04 a.m.

NWA BUSINESS: Sales Tax Revenue Continues Increase

Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale See More Money Returned

Subscriber onlySales tax revenue continued to climb in Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale, but slipped again in Bentonville, according to state figures. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 21, 2012 at 5:45 a.m.

DOCK WHEELER PARK: Aldermen To Consider Aquatic Park Money

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Aldermen are expected Tuesday to approve $12.3 million to build an aquatic center at Dock Wheeler Park. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 20, 2012 at 5:50 a.m.

PRESERVE OR DESTROY: Monte Ne Decision Postponed

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Historians, museum directors and other groups, working to save a part of what was once the Monte Ne resort, have a little more time than originally thought. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 15, 2012 at 5:54 a.m.

Airport Officials Mull Lease Changes

AGREEMENT’S WORDING WILL REFLECT POLICY

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The hangar lease policy at the Rogers Municipal Airport is expected to change to correct conflicting language. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 10, 2012 at 5:17 a.m.

Foundation, Friends Group Help Raise Money For Library

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Without the work of a foundation and a friends organization, the Rogers Public Library wouldn’t be able to keep up with the fast-changing electronic landscape, library officials said. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 8, 2012 at 5:38 a.m.

Hines Looks Back At 2011, Ahead To 2012

Subscriber onlyROGERS — “All in all, it’s been a great year,” said Greg Hines as he looked back on his first year as mayor. Hines succeeded Steve Womack, who left the office to run successfully for the U.S House of Representatives. Womack was mayor for nearly 12 years. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Jan 1, 2012 at 5:39 a.m.

Visitors Bureau Has Good Year

TAX REVENUE ON THE UPSWING

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The Roger Convention and Visitors Bureau, funded by the Advertising and Promotion Commission, had a good financial year in 2010. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 29, 2011 at 5:25 a.m.

License Mandate To Take Effect

SOME CONTRACTORS WELCOME CHANGE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Homeowners will have a way to trim the wings of fly-by-night contractors beginning in January. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 27, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

City’s Sales Tax Revenue Down

DIRECTOR: TOWN ‘DOING OK’

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Sales tax revenue for December has given Rogers, Fayetteville and Springdale a merry Christmas, but Bentonville isn’t as joyful. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 22, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.

Sales tax up in Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Sales tax revenue for December has given Fayetteville, Springdale and Rogers a merry Christmas, but Bentonville isn’t as joyful. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 22, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

SALES TAX: Springdale's Revenue Increases

SPRINGDALE RECEIVED $100,005 MORE THIS MONTH THAN LAST DECEMBER

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Sales tax revenue for December has given Springdale, Fayetteville and Rogers a merry Christmas, but Bentonville isn’t as joyful. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 22, 2011 at 5:30 a.m.

Park Commission Discusses Bid Overrun

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Possible cuts to the city’s planned aquatic center and sports park were among options discussed Wednesday by members of the city’s Parks Commission. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 22, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.

Officials Joyful With Revenue

ROGERS SALES TAX TOPS $1 MILLION

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Sales tax revenue for December has given Rogers, Fayetteville and Springdale a merry Christmas, but Bentonville isn’t as joyful. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 22, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

Project Bids Over Estimates

OFFICIALS UNSURE OF CENTER’S COST

Subscriber onlyROGERS — City officials say they aren’t certain, but it appears the bids for the aquatic center will be over estimates. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 21, 2011 at 5:28 a.m.

WINTER WEATHER: Snow Plan On Website

SCHEDULE EXPLAINS EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYEES INVOLVED, PRIORITIES

Subscriber onlyROGERS — City officials have, for the first time, a written snow removal plan, and it is available for viewing on the city website. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 20, 2011 at 5:18 a.m.

Volunteers Have A ‘Calling’ To Serve

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Those are the reasons Ella McGee drove her pickup to Fayetteville on a cold, gray morning last week. She joined a long line of vehicles parked behind Life Source International, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and families in need. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 18, 2011 at 5:44 a.m.

Authority Commissioners Pull Salary Question

Subscriber onlyHIGHFILL — No action was taken Thursday on the question of who should pay the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority’s executive director salary. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 16, 2011 at 5:41 a.m.

ROGERS CITY COUNCIL: Aldermen Approve Budget

SALES TAX REVENUE PROJECTED TO INCREASE BY $655,000 IN 2012

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Aldermen approved the $35.4 million 2012 budget Tuesday with a projected carryover of $237,063. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 5:19 a.m.

Barbers, Stylist Cut Hair For Charities

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Hunger in Northwest Arkansas is a reality and the need for food is increasing, according to people who work with the hungry. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 12, 2011 at 5:30 a.m.

NACA Users Want Nonusers To Pay Director’s Salary

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The two users of the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority want nonuser members to pay some of the cost of the wastewater treatment facilities. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 11, 2011 at 5:42 a.m.

Aquatic Center Bids Higher Than Expected

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Bids for the dirt work/storm drainage and utilities for the city’s new aquatic center came in higher than the engineer’s estimate. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 9, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.

Christmas Parade Salutes Daisy Anniversary

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers’ annual Christmas parade this year will salute Daisy Outdoor Products on its 125th anniversary. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Dec 2, 2011 at 5:50 a.m.

MONEY MATTERS: Sports Park Bids Exceed Estimate

CITY CONTINUES CULLING AFTER $5 MILLION EXTRA SHOCK

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Bids for the city’s planned sports park came in higher than expected, giving officials a case of sticker shock. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 30, 2011 at 5:19 a.m.

Recycling Center Facing Financial Problems

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Residents are using the larger recycling bins, which is good for the landfill and the environment. But less material is going to the city recycling center, which has a down side, said Jerrold Haley, center superintendent. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 26, 2011 at 5:49 a.m.

Officials Look For Ways To Attract Crystal Bridges Visitors

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Officials involved in promoting Rogers are looking for ways to attract Crystal Bridges visitors. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 25, 2011 at 5:44 a.m.

Mather To Join Main Street

WOMAN BEGINS JOB ON DEC. 27

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Dana Mather with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is moving across the street to Main Street Rogers. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 23, 2011 at 5:25 a.m.

Rogers, Fayetteville Sales Tax Revenue Up

Springdale Revenue Flat, Bentonville Down Dramatically

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Sales tax revenue in Fayetteville and Rogers was up this month, while Springdale’s revenue was flat and Bentonville’s collections took a plunge. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 22, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

Officials Seek Revenue

EXPENSES RISING BECAUSE OF MORE MEMBERS, AGING EQUIPMENT

Subscriber onlyROGERS — City officials are searching for ways to increase revenue at the Adult Wellness Center to help offset rising expenses. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 21, 2011 at 5:20 a.m.

Area Parks To Charge Building Use

HIGHER UTILITY BILLS PROMPT OFFICIALS TO APPROVE FEE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Increasing utility bills led to parks commissioners approving a fee for using the building at Foxfire Meadows Park. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 17, 2011 at 5:24 a.m.

LANDMARK: Parties Consider Hotel

RENOVATION OF 1928 DOWNTOWN STRUCTURE COULD BE COSTLY

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The Lane Hotel, an elegant center of downtown Rogers when built in 1928, sits vacant and in disrepair. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 14, 2011 at 5:30 a.m.

Pea Ridge Native Served By Petraeus’ Side

Subscriber onlyROGERS — When Mark Howell graduated from Pea Ridge High School in 1981, he had no idea the adventure his life would become. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 11, 2011 at 5:49 a.m.

SHILOH CHRISTIAN: School To Open In City

NEW CAMPUS WILL OPERATE SANS PERMIT UNDER ORDINANCE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Shiloh Christian School will open a school in Rogers without a permit from the city. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 9, 2011 at 5:21 a.m.

City Insurance Rates To Increase

COVERAGE WILL CHANGE, MAYOR SAYS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Aldermen learned during a budget hearing Monday city employees’ insurance rates will climb by double digits. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 8, 2011 at 5:25 a.m.

Council To Hear School Request

PANEL REJECTED PERMIT LAST WEEK

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The City Council will hear arguments Tuesday on a request to open a Shiloh Christian elementary school in a vacant commercial building near Cross Church. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 7, 2011 at 5:24 a.m.

Shelters Overcrowded

DIRECTOR: ROGERS FACILITY OVER CAPACITY FOR MORE THAN A YEAR

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Every day Bud Norman has to make a life-or-death decision. Norman is the manager of the Rogers Animal Shelter. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 7, 2011 at 5:17 a.m.

YMCA To Open In Rogers

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A YMCA without walls will become a brick and mortar reality Dec. 1 in the former Village Athletic Club. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: Nov 5, 2011 at 5:53 a.m.

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