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Fayetteville library site plan, budget approved The detailed site plan for the library's expansion passed city scrutiny Monday. by Stacy Ryburn 8 hrs. ago

Suspect in Springdale homicide in California jail An 18-year-old suspect in Thursday's homicide awaits extradition in a California jail. by Laurinda Joenks 8 hrs. ago

Sheriff's office: Deputies killed Springdale man in domestic disturbance SPRINGDALE -- Washington County deputies shot a man to death who pointed a shotgun at them in his home Sunday night, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Office. by Staff report 6 hrs. ago

Lowell delays budget vote The City Council won't pass a 2019 budget until the new administration takes over in January. by Alex Golden 8 hrs. ago

Washington County officials hear jail expansion plans Washington County's justices of the peace will hear plans for a $30 million jail expansion and a half-percent sales tax increase to pay for it at the Dec. 20 Quorum Court meeting. by Tom Sissom 9 hrs. ago

VIDEO: 3 drivers killed in Van Buren interstate tractor-trailer collision identified Authorities have identified three Arkansas men who died after a tractor-trailer crossed into opposing traffic and hit three other vehicles Monday in western Arkansas. by Gavin Lesnick 2 hrs. ago

Trump bickers with Dem leaders, threatens gov't shutdown WASHINGTON -- Arguing heatedly in public with Democratic leaders, President Donald Trump threatened repeatedly on Tuesday to shut down the government if Congress doesn't provide the money he says is needed to build a wall at the Mexican border. He insisted the military can build it if Democrats won't vote for the funding. by MATTHEW DALY and CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press 2 mins. ago

Jury recommends life in prison for man who rammed crowd CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- A jury recommended life plus 419 years on Tuesday for a man convicted of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia. by DENISE LAVOIE, AP Legal Affairs Writer 9 mins. ago

Former West Siloam Springs town manager accused of misusing $147,000 of city funds The former Town Manager of West Siloam Springs, Kathy Osbourn, resigned on Nov. 16 following allegations she used city funds for personal expenditures. by Hunter McFerrin 58 mins. ago

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton says sentencing reform bill still has 'major problems' U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said on Tuesday that legislation to overhaul the nation's sentencing laws still has "major problems," which he said he will take up while debating the issue on the Senate floor. by Staff and wire reports 1 hr. ago

Stocks rise on trade hopes but lose much of morning gains NEW YORK -- U.S. stock indexes rose Tuesday on hopes that trade tensions between the world's largest economies may ease, though much of the big gains from the morning had evaporated by midday. by STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer 1 hr. ago

Congress grills Google CEO on bias, privacy, China WASHINGTON -- Questions on privacy, data collection, China, Russia --and especially political bias -- dominated Google CEO Sundar Pichai's grilling before Congress Tuesday. by MARCY GORDON and BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press 1 hr. ago

France counts costs of protests, new measures: $11 billion PARIS -- Tax relief and other fiscal measures announced by French President Emmanuel Macron to try to calm nationwide protests will cost $11 billion, the government said Tuesday. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Former Canadian diplomat reportedly arrested in China TORONTO -- A former Canadian diplomat reportedly has been arrested in China. by ROB GILLIES, Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Facing pressure, McConnell agrees to criminal justice vote WASHINGTON -- Under pressure from President Donald Trump and many of his Republican colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he will bring legislation to the floor to overhaul the nation's sentencing laws. by MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Kathie Lee Gifford to leave NBC's 'Today' show in April NEW YORK -- Kathie Lee Gifford will put aside her morning glass of wine and step away from NBC's "Today" show in April. by MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer 1 hr. ago

Snowstorm: Southern roads still dangerous as slush refreezes DURHAM, N.C. -- Several Southern states hit hard by a wintry storm were gradually warming Tuesday, but forecasters warned that temperatures in many areas will plunge below freezing again Tuesday night. That will refreeze the melting snow, making some roads treacherous. by JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press 1 hr. ago

China, US discuss plans for trade talks BEIJING -- China's economy czar and U.S. trade envoys discussed plans for talks on a tariff battle, the government said Tuesday, indicating negotiations are going ahead despite tension over the arrest of a Chinese tech executive. by JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer 2 hrs. ago

5 missing Marines declared dead in warplanes crash off Japan TOKYO -- The U.S. military said Tuesday that five missing crew members have been declared dead after their refueling plane collided with a fighter jet last week off Japan's southern coast, and that search and recovery operations have ended after finding only one survivor. by MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Woman who accused Baylor man of rape outraged he got no jail time DALLAS -- A Texas judge on Monday accepted a plea bargain allowing a former Baylor University student accused of raping a woman at a fraternity party to avoid serving jail time, marking at least the third time the judge has approved probation for men accused of sexually assaulting Baylor students. by RYAN TARINELLI, Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

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Work on nature center set to begin Construction of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission nature center in Springdale should start this week. by Arkansas Game and Fish

Trout carry tags for prizes Thousands of rainbow trout have been stocked around the state in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Family and Community Fishing Program locations. by Arkansas Game and Fish

Mountain Home graduate honored as top wildlife officer in US A Mountain Home High School graduate was recently honored as one of the top wildlife officers in the nation. by SCOTT LILES Baxter Bulletin

NWA outdoors briefs Hobbs adds eagle cruises

Wise hunter reveals tree-stand strategy We're half way through another bow season, and it's high time for a report from Camp See No Deer.

VIDEO: Reaching for the top, outdoor class teaches mountain climbing There's lots to learn dangling from a rope at the edge of a 45-foot cliff. by Flip Putthoff 20 mins. ago

NWA fishing report Beaver Lake

Missouri reports nearby case of CWD The Missouri Department of Conservation reports that a young buck harvested in Stone County in early November has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. by Missouri Department of Conservation

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