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Vote gives Naturals green light to pay for park upgrades With seven “yes” votes Tuesday, the City Council moved the Northwest Arkansas Naturals one day closer to its 12th first pitch of the minor league baseball season on April 4. by Laurinda Joenks 7 hrs. ago

Money runs out for federal grand jury The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas canceled the federal grand jury for January because he has no more money to transport witnesses and pay other expenses during the government shutdown, U.S. Attorney Duane "Dak" Kees said in a statement Tuesday. by Doug Thompson 6 hrs. ago

Rogers council approves buying patrol Tahoes The Police Department can buy and rent several new vehicles and other equipment following unanimous City Council votes Tuesday. by Alex Golden 6 hrs. ago

Bill seeks to add to list of newborn screenings; disease now treatable, lawmaker says An often fatal degenerative disease would be added to the list of genetic disorders for which newborns must be screened under a bill that cleared a legislative committee Tuesday. by Andy Davis 3 hrs. ago

Bentonville Council OKs funds for police equipment, fire station The Police Department is ready to buy nearly $500,000 worth of equipment for its new emergency dispatch center. by Melissa Gute 6 hrs. ago

Week 5: Shutdown votes set up political test for Senate WASHINGTON -- Senate leaders agreed to hold votes this week on dueling proposals to reopen shuttered federal agencies, forcing a political reckoning for senators grappling with the longest shutdown in U.S. history: Side with President Donald Trump or vote to temporarily end the shutdown and keep negotiating. by ALAN FRAM and ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press 18 mins. ago

Springdale City Hall loses service in lightning strike The City Administration building was struck by lightning during a storm Friday night and Saturday morning, causing more than $40,000 in damage, Police Chief Mike Peters told the City Council on Tuesday night. by Staff Report 7 hrs. ago

Federal lawsuit stemming from murder case amended Lawyers for a man who faced a capital murder charge before prosecutors dropped the case have amended a federal lawsuit claiming Fayetteville police botched the investigation and misled prosecutors and judges. by Ron Wood 7 hrs. ago

Driver jailed in connection with Springdale hit-and-run Race Fuller, 28, of 14888 Arkansas 264 in Lowell was in jail Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run accident earlier this month that seriously wounded a man. by Staff Report 7 hrs. ago

Fayetteville to host digital inclusion outreach meeting The city is looking for ideas from residents on how to bring internet access to those who need it most. by Staff Report 7 hrs. ago

Washington County board to hear dirt mine plans A proposed red dirt mine west of town off Arkansas 16, which drew more than 50 opponents at a meeting in December, is set for a February hearing before the Washington County Planning Board. by Tom Sissom 7 hrs. ago

Banks say moratorium cost them half-million dollars Two banks claim Elkins owes them more than $500,000 for improperly prohibiting them from selling lots in a once-troubled subdivision. by Ron Wood 7 hrs. ago

Records Arrests by -- Staff report 7 hrs. ago

Maxine Brown Russell, last of Brown family singers, dies Country Music Hall of Fame member Maxine Brown Russell, the last surviving member of the the Browns trio, died Monday in Little Rock. by Alex Gladden 7 hrs. ago

Arkansas federal grand jury closed due to government shutdown FAYETTEVILLE — The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas canceled the federal grand jury for January because he has no more money to transport witnesses and pay other expenses during the government shutdown, U.S. Attorney Duane “Dak” Kees said in a statement Tuesday. by Doug Thompson 10 hrs. ago

Northwest Arkansas under winter weather advisory Northwest Arkansas will be under a winter weather advisory starting around 10 p.m. by Staff report 15 hrs. ago

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RECIPES: How to make cheesecake from scratch When most of us think of cheesecake, New York style with its dense creamy texture comes to mind. But there's a whole world of cheesecakes: German and Polish cheesecakes made with quark, gravity-defying Japanese cheesecake, Brooklyn-style cheesecake with a sponge cake crust, Italian cheesecakes made with ricotta cheese, country cheesecakes with the tang of buttermilk ... the list goes on. by Kelly Brant

FRONT BURNER: Lazy Fish Tacos save time for siesta Some people eat fish on Fridays for religious reasons. I eat fish on Thursdays for marital reasons. by Kelly Brant

Reading Nook It has been a breakout time for kids books — cookbooks and food-related volumes — as the writers from America's Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping and beyond vie for readers. And the winners are kids -- and their parents. by Lee Svitak Dean (Star Tribune/TNS)

Rice frittata customizable with add-ins The frittata di riso may have been born of Italians' ability to repurpose leftovers in admirable ways, but in this recipe you'll cook arborio rice so the grains are plump and moist. As it happens, using fresh rice makes for a soft and tender omelet that has just a bit more body to it than if you used eggs alone. by BONNIE S. BENWICK The Washington Post

Bagel seasoning energizes chicken sausage appetizer Our favorite new appetizer recipe is one that relies on puff pastry, chicken sausage and everything bagel seasoning. by SUSAN SELASKY Detroit Free Press (TNS)

Can certain grapes promote longer than average life? I first looked into the cannonau grape after reading Dan Buettner's book, The Blue Zones. by Lorri Hambuchen

7-day menu planner A week’s worth of quick, healthful meals for budget-minded families. by Susan Nicholson

IDEA ALLEY: Corn dip, bundt cake and oatmeal bars offer Kats options Risa Ratliff of Sherwood shares two recipes that would be ideal for serving at a football watch party or other gathering. by Kelly Brant

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