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Hutchinson announces change to distancing protocol in schools To reduce disruptions to in-person instruction, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that elementary and secondary schools will be able to use a distance of three feet, instead of six feet, to determine who needs to quarantine after a student or employee tests positive for covid-19. by Andy Davis 6 hours, 10 minutes ago

Berry to retire as Rogers School District chief ROGERS -- School District Superintendent Marlin Berry announced Tuesday he plans to retire at the end of this school year. by Dave Perozek 4 hours, 23 minutes ago

Springdale moves campsite for trails a step forward The City Council has taken another step on the trail of allowing a campsite on Fitzgerald Mountain. by Laurinda Joenks 15 hours, 44 minutes ago

Former Centerton firefighter sentenced to 20 years in prison A former Centerton firefighter was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for sexually assaulting a girl. by Tracy Neal 9 hours, 14 minutes ago

Man accused of shooting at store, press box A Rogers man was arrested in connection with shooting at a store and a high school press box on Sunday. by Tracy Neal 10 hours, 45 minutes ago

Bomb threat causes temporary evacuation of Fort Smith school Northside High School was evacuated for more than an hour Tuesday as the result of a bomb threat. by Thomas Saccente9 hours, 33 minutes ago

Petty, longest-serving member, resigns from Fayetteville City Council The city's longest-serving council member is resigning. by Stacy Ryburn15 hours, 43 minutes ago

Walmart reveals holiday deal days Walmart Inc. is waiting until November to start its biggest Christmas sales promotions this year, although it began offering deals and rollbacks on certain items online and in stores Monday evening. by Serenah McKay21 hours ago

Energy crunch hits global recovery as winter approaches Power shortages are turning out streetlights and shutting down factories in China. The poor in Brazil are choosing between paying for food or electricity. German corn and wheat farmers can't find fertilizer, made using natural gas. And fears are rising that Europe will have to ration electricity if it's a cold winter. by The Associated Press11 hours, 4 minutes ago

In blow to Duggar defense, judge won't suppress evidence collected in child porn case A federal judge Monday denied motions to suppress evidence from electronic devices seized from Josh Duggar, which federal prosecutors are expected to use during his upcoming child pornography trial. by Ron Wood16 hours, 1 minute ago

Bentonville School Board to weigh names for 13th elementary school The School Board plans to narrow its list of names for the School District's 13th elementary school to two at its meeting today. by NWA Democrat-Gazette16 hours, 1 minute ago

U.S. expected to authorize mix-and-match covid booster shots WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of covid-19 booster doses this week in an effort to provide flexibility as the campaign for extra shots expands. by The Associated Press11 hours, 22 minutes ago

Jan. 6 panel plans contempt vote as Trump sues over probe WASHINGTON — A House committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly Tuesday to hold at least one of Donald Trump's allies in contempt as the former president is pushing back on the probe in a new lawsuit. by The Associated Press11 hours, 13 minutes ago

Lowell planners approve permit for Wendy's A new Wendy's may soon add to the number of fast food options available in the city. by Janelle Jessen16 hours, 1 minute ago

Benton County Budget Committee talks capital requests The Benton County Budget Committee on Monday reviewed more capital requests and heard outside presentations for funding in 2022. by Mike Jones15 hours, 43 minutes ago

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Biden's climate plan at risk, Democrats scramble for alternatives

WASHINGTON — With a centerpiece of President Joe Biden's climate change strategy all but dashed, Democratic lawmakers headed to the White House Tuesday sear...

by The Associated Press October 19, 2021

UA women picked 6th in SEC media poll

Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors acknowledged he enjoys checking out the preseason polls. The Razorbacks were picked fifth a year ago and finished tied for fift...

by Paul Boyd October 19, 2021

PODCAST: What to make of Razorbacks' 3-game losing streak

On this episode of the WholeHog Football Podcast, we talk about the issues for Arkansas during its three-game losing streak.

by Clay Henry , Matt Jones , Scottie Bordelon October 19, 2021

WATCH: Piney fire chief rescues cat from burning home

Piney Fire Chief Scott Miser came to the aid of Cheeto, a young cat that was trapped inside a mobile home that was heavily damaged by fire Monday morning on ...

by Steven Mross October 19, 2021

Search for new Bentonville community college president progresses

A search firm has been selected to find Northwest Arkansas Community College's next president.

by Mary Jordan October 19, 2021

Biden team asks Supreme Court to pause Texas abortion law

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to block the Texas law banning most abortions, while the fight over the measure's constitut...

by The Associated Press October 18, 2021

Petty, longest-serving member, resigns from Fayetteville City Council

FAYETTEVILLE -- The city's longest-serving council member is resigning.

by Stacy Ryburn October 18, 2021

Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25; Arkansas 16

Gonzaga carried a No. 1 ranking all last season before falling a win short of becoming college basketball's first unbeaten national champion in 45 years.

by WholeHogSports , AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer October 18, 2021

Disney delays 'Black Panther 2,' 'Indiana Jones 5' releases

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. is pushing back the release dates of many of its upcoming titles, including the untitled Indiana Jones movie and the Black ...

by Associated Press October 18, 2021

Russia suspends its mission at NATO, shuts alliance's office

MOSCOW — Russia on Monday suspended its mission at NATO and ordered the closure of the alliance's office in Moscow in retaliation for NATO's expulsion of Rus...

by The Associated Press October 18, 2021

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Northwest Arkansas Outdoors

'On the road again' for fall color tour: Scenic loop shows sights of season

A grand fall foliage drive through our corner of the Ozarks takes in three scenic byways, a beautiful river and a twisting highway with waterfalls and tumbli...

by Flip Putthoff October 19, 2021

Stream's golden silence: Peace, solitude return to river during fall

Magical ribbons of clear water course through the Ozarks hill country. One of these shimmering gems is the Elk River in southwest Missouri as it flows westwa...

by Flip Putthoff October 19, 2021

NWA outdoor briefs | Cooks fire up Dutch ovens; Agency seeks bear information

A free Dutch oven cooking demonstration is set for 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 30 at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale.

by Flip Putthoff October 19, 2021

Life list tracks fishing progress

Every Arkansas angler should try to keep an Arkansas fish list.

by Flip Putthoff October 19, 2021

NWA fishing report

A roundup of reports from local fishing holes.

by Flip Putthoff October 19, 2021

OPINION | ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Near misses highlight Lonoke County fishing trip

It's dawn on Friday morning in Lonoke County, exactly 24 hours before the opening of muzzleloader deer season.

by Bryan Hendricks October 17, 2021

Shotgun golf: Remington’s new sporting clays course is top-notch

LONOKE -- Remington Gun Club opened a new 13-station sporting clays course Wednesday, creating an exciting new shotgunning destination in Central Arkansas.

by Bryan Hendricks October 17, 2021

Outdoors briefs

Little Red River ramp repair delayed

by Bryan Hendricks October 17, 2021