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Juveniles Committing Serious Crimes

Springdale Reports Gang-Type Activity in January

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Fewer juvenile arrests last year have been counter-balanced by a growing number of serious crimes. “Our juvenile arrests are certainly evolving,” said Kathy O’Kelley, police chief. “We’re seeing bolder crimes and not petty property crimes.” Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:44 a.m.

Man Pleads Guilty In Snake Scam

County, Federal Charges Remain

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A man who claimed he was bitten by a snake in a Walmart garden center pleaded guilty Friday to misdemeanor communicating a false alarm. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 11, 2012 at 5:53 a.m.

Man Pleads Guilty in Walmart Snakebite Scam

A Springdale man who claimed he was bitten by a snake in a Walmart garden center pleaded guilty Friday to misdemeanor communicating a false alarm. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 2:41 p.m.

Tyson, Cargill Return To Normal

THREE EXPOSED TO AMMONIA REMAIN IN HOSPITAL

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Two Springdale poultry plants returned to normal Tuesday after ammonia leaks shut them down Monday. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:45 a.m.

Hospital Expansion On Target

MEDICAL PROPERTY REZONING APPROVED

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A hospital expansion remained on track Tuesday after the Planning Commission approved a rezoning. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:22 a.m.

Ammonia Leaks Hit Plants

10 TYSON EMPLOYEES SENT TO HOSPITAL; CARGILL FACILITY CLOSED

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Simultaneous ammonia leaks at two poultry plants Monday sent 10 people to the hospital. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway, Christie Swanson Posted: Feb 7, 2012 at 5:34 a.m.

Director Takes Charge

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Rhonda DiBasilio, new director of animal services, quickly proved her efficiency at the city. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 6, 2012 at 5:41 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.

RESIDENTS STILL WAITING: Federal Agency Delays Lawsuit Payments

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The suit took six years to wind through the courts, but a $2.6 million settlement was approved Feb. 18. The settlement, approved by Washington County Circuit Judge Mary Ann Gunn, will go to tenants, residents, occupants and frequent visitors of Springdale Ridge Apartments between April 1, 2001, and Dec. 12, 2004, according to the settlement. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 4, 2012 at 5:48 a.m.

Center Gets Grant

WALMART FOUNDATION DONATES MONEY FOR PROGRAMS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A donation to the Jones Center from the Walmart Foundation will keep a summer program afloat. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 2, 2012 at 5:35 a.m.

Trail Construction To Begin

GAME & FISH GRANT, LAND DONATION KICKS OFF PROJECT

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Construction of The Rabbit’s Foot wildlife observation trail will begin this weekend at Lake Springdale. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:26 a.m.

Fire Chief Applications Span Country

Springdale Has Quality Applicant Pool, Human Resources Director says

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The fire chief opening has drawn applications from across the nation, but not any yet from inside the department. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 28, 2012 at 5:42 a.m.

Chamber Banquet Looks To City’s Future

Nano-Technology Company Poised For Quick Growth

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Springdale Chamber of Commerce celebrated its long past Thursday by looking at the future of the city. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 27, 2012 at 5:54 a.m.

Council OKs Restrooms

$253,000 FACILITIES WILL BE USED FOR RAZORBACK GREENWAY, SQUARE

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Shiloh Square will have new restrooms to serve the Razorback Greenway. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 25, 2012 at 5:34 a.m.

Hotel Tax Boosts Revenue

$35,000 SET ASIDE FOR EMERGENCIES

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Advertising and Promotion Commission, for the first time in at least 10 years, was able to set aside money for emergencies. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 23, 2012 at 5:10 a.m.

More Guns Recovered

Firearms From Shooting Range Burglary Found Friday In Rogers Raid

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A raid in Rogers on Friday resulted in the recovery of 19 guns stolen in Springdale. The Rogers Special Weapons and Tactics team served a warrant obtained after receiving a tip, said Lt. Cecil White, a Springdale police detective. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 21, 2012 at 5:51 a.m.

FIRST CANDIDATE ANNOUNCES: City Attorney To Vie For District Judge

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Springdale district judge race gained its first candidate Thursday with an announcement by Jeff C. Harper. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 20, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

Police Arrest Suspects In Gun Theft

Authorities Still Seek Two Juveniles

Subscriber onlyPolice have arrested suspects in connection with guns stolen from a Springdale shooting range. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 20, 2012 at 5:42 a.m.

Trails Lit By Solar Energy

CITY INSTALLS ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCES

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Those using muscle power on Springdale trails instead of driving will find their way lit by alternative power sources. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 18, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

Two Sent To Burn Unit

Mother, Daughter Flown To Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Two Springdale women were flown to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital burn unit Friday after an early morning fire. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 14, 2012 at 5:53 a.m.

Photo Session Embarrasses Department

No Laws Broken, But City Policy Violated

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The mayor said he’s worried publicity about a commercial photo session of models at a Springdale fire station has tarnished the image of the department. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 14, 2012 at 5:42 a.m.

Two hospitalized after Springdale fire Friday

Two Springdale residents were flown to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital burn unit after a fire early Friday morning. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 13, 2012 at 11:25 a.m.

Fire Damages Two Apartments

No One Hurt In Blaze

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A fire Thursday emptied several apartment residents out into the cold and left two families without a home. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 13, 2012 at 5:51 a.m.

Mary Maestri’s Will Go Up In Flames

Subscriber onlyTONTITOWN — The last vestiges of Mary Maestri’s Restaurant, except for the memories, could soon disappear from Tontitown. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 13, 2012 at 4:44 a.m.

Sunrise Tenants Move Out

NEIGHBORING BUSINESSES ALSO FLEE LOCATION

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Residents of the Sunrise Inn started moving Wednesday, following the lead of several nearby businesses. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 12, 2012 at 5:26 a.m.

Sun Sets On Sunrise Inn

CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO PULL MOTEL’S BUSINESS LICENSE IMMEDIATELY

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The City Council closed the Sunrise Inn on Tuesday. The business at 2001 S. Thompson St. was called a nuisance, because of unclean and unsafe conditions. The motel was inspected by a group that represented the city police, fire and inspection departments, the city attorney’s office and the Washington County Health Department, said Travis Monson, with the police department. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 11, 2012 at 5:34 a.m.

Springdale Sees Record Traffic Fatalities

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Topping the charts is welcome in many categories, but the city’s 10 vehicle fatalities set a mark officials wouldn’t have preferred to hit. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 8, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

CHRISTMAS THEFTS: Breaking, Entry Incidents Increase During Holidays

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Grinches tried to steal Christmas over the holidays by snatching presents from parked cars. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 6, 2012 at 5:56 a.m.

Fire Chief Search Begins

CITY ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS THROUGH MARCH

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The search for a fire chief began Wednesday when the Civil Service Commission decided to advertise for the position. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 5, 2012 at 5:31 a.m.

Hospital Sets Work Start Date

MARCH PROJECT ADDS SPACE TO EMERGENCY ROOM

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Construction on an addition to Northwest Medical Center should start in March. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 4, 2012 at 5:36 a.m.

$10,000 of cell phones stolen in Springdale

SPRINGDALE — Thieves who broke into a cell phone store stole thousands of dollars of equipment, according to a Tuesday report. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 3, 2012 at 4 p.m.

Highway Widening Slated

CITY TO PAY PORTION OF CONSTRUCTION

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Springdale end of Arkansas 265 will soon see construction to match work under way in Fayetteville. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 3, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

City Tightening Payroll Controls

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Flames kindled by the resignation of Fire Chief Duane Atha didn’t cool last week before Mayor Doug Sprouse instituted tighter controls on the department’s payroll system. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Jan 1, 2012 at 5:46 a.m.

Investigation Looks at Fire Chief's Work Record

Report Finds Discrepancies in Payroll

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A criminal investigation into former Fire Chief Duane Atha concluded he had been paid $318 for hours he didn’t work. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 30, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.

City Fire Chief Chooses To Retire

ATHA LEAVES WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION PRIOR TO PRE-DISCIPLINARY HEARING

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The city’s fire chief, who has been suspended with pay since Oct. 19, retired Wednesday. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 29, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

Business Mulls Growth

NANOMECH MAY BUY MORE LAND

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A local high-tech firm is looking to expand. NanoMech, which uses microscopic-sized nanoparticles in its products, needs more production space. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 29, 2011 at 5:33 a.m.

Springdale fire chief, suspended with pay, retires

The city’s fire chief retired Wednesday. He had been suspended with pay since October 19. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 28, 2011 at 6:20 p.m.

Council Getting High-Tech Tablets

IPADS CUT DOWN ON PAPER

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — City Council members will soon have new pads — Apple iPads. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 28, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

City Trying Panic Buttons

PORTABLE DEVICE WOULD CALL POLICE

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A teller at a bank can feel more secure knowing an alarm button is near. Someone walking through a dark parking lot feels more secure knowing the panic button on the key fob can scare off a potential thief. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 27, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

Commission Making Plans For Interchange

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The city Water and Sewer Commission is looking to bring its services to the planned Don Tyson Interchange on Interstate 540, while the city’s Planning Department is working through federal and state regulations to make the road work a reality. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 25, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

Building Permit Process Simplified

Springdale Looking For More Efficiency

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Getting a building permit for commercial property has been a chore for developers in Springdale, but the city is trying to make it easier. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 23, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION: Armory Use Proposed

BUILDING COULD BE USED TO EXPAND WORK RELEASE PROGRAM

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A building with more than 60 years of military history could pen its next story about the rehabilitation of criminals. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 19, 2011 at 5:38 a.m.

SEEKING SPACE: City Looks At Buying Building

POTENTIAL PURCHASE MAY HINGE ON SELLING OLD PROPERTY

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The city is looking at shuffling the location of its departments, aiming for more space and greater efficiency. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 15, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.

SPRINGDALE COUNCIL: City Approves Budget

ALDERWOMAN QUESTIONS PAYMENT TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The City Council approved a 2012 budget Tuesday, despite opposition from one member. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 5:41 a.m.

HEALTH CONCERNS CITED: City May Close Motel

OFFICIALS SAY THEY COULD PULL SUNRISE INN BUSINESS LICENSE

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The city is considering closing down a motel officials call a health hazard and a drain on city resources. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 13, 2011 at 5:37 a.m.

Lack Of Driver’s Licenses Alarming

District Court Judge Calls Issue Safety Problem

Subscriber onlyIt’s 8:30 a.m. in a crowded Springdale District Court. Judge Ernest Cate is preaching to his congregation about the evils of driving without a license. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 11, 2011 at 5:55 a.m.

Fire Chief Investigation Nears End

No Criminal Prosecution Recommended

Subscriber onlyThe fate of Fire Chief Duane Atha should be determined next week. Mayor Doug Sprouse said Friday he was about to finish reading the report on the investigation of Atha performed by the Springdale Police Department. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 10, 2011 at 5:45 a.m.

Alderman’s Comment Draws Ire from Attorney

Subscriber onlyTONTITOWN — An attorney for a Tontitown nightclub said a comment Tuesday by a city alderman demonstrates a negative attitude by city officials toward Latinos. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 9, 2011 at 5:46 a.m.

1 PERCENT SALES TAX: Tontitown Plans Election

MONEY WILL BACK STREET BOND ISSUE IF APPROVED IN MARCH

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Tontitown residents will be voting to add another 1 percent sales tax for the city. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 7, 2011 at 5:32 a.m.

AIRPORT COMMISSION: Runway Extension Eyed

PROJECT WOULD ADD 398 FEET, COULD ATTRACT LARGER JETS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The city Airport Commission is planning a runway extension that could attract larger corporate jets. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Dec 5, 2011 at 5:41 a.m.

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