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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 2 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 7 hrs. ago

Driver jailed in connection with Springdale hit and run SPRINGDALE -- Race Fuller, 28, of 14888 Arkansas 264 in Lowell, was in jail today in connection with a hit-and-run accident earlier this month that seriously wounded a man. by Staff Report 12 hrs. ago

Northwest Arkansas residents, youth speak of King's influence Belief in justice and equality comes with a duty to do what's right, said speakers and participants of Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in Northwest Arkansas on Monday. by Stacy Ryburn 22 hrs. ago

Boone County man found dead in Tucker prison cell TUCKER -- Arkansas prison officials say an inmate at a maximum-security unit has died after he was found unresponsive in his cell. by The Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Chelsea Clinton announces pregnancy NEW YORK -- Chelsea Clinton has announced her family is expanding. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Police rescue person who threatened to jump from Little Rock bridge Little Rock police talked down a man after he threatened to jump from a bridge over the Arkansas River during the Tuesday morning rush hour, a police spokesman said. Responding officers found a 28-year-old man who was crying as he stood on the top rail of the Main Street Bridge just before 8:15 a.m., according to a police report. by Youssef Rddad 8 hrs. ago

Windgate Foundation pledges $20M matching donation to UCA for fine-arts building CONWAY -- The Windgate Foundation has pledged a $20 million matching contribution to the University of Central Arkansas, the school announced Tuesday. by Debra Hale-Shelton 9 hrs. ago

Trump moving ahead with State of the Union speech next week WASHINGTON -- The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress -- despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it. by JILL COLVIN, Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Arkansas health officials issue 'medical tourism' warning after 2 sickened in Mexico Arkansas health officials were raising alarms Tuesday after two people returned from a Mexico hospital with infections caused by bacteria that is difficult to get rid of and can be fatal. by Youssef Rddad 9 hrs. ago

US service member killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military says an American service member has been killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan. by The Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Pelosi works her health care strategy from the ground up WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is laying out her strategy on health care and first up is improvements to "Obamacare" and legislation to lower prescription drug costs. "Medicare for all" will get hearings. by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Trump proposal panned as workers face another lost paycheck WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans pressed ahead Tuesday with a plan to reopen the government and finance President Donald Trump's long-stalled wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, but Democrats said the legislation offers inadequate protections for "Dreamer" immigrants and Trump should reopen the government before negotiations can start. by ANDREW TAYLOR, JILL COLVIN and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Colt man arrested in underage sex sting An eastern Arkansas man is facing felony charges after sending a nude photo to an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl and arranging to bring the girl to his home for sex and drugs, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad 11 hrs. ago

Stocks dip as investors fear a weakening global economy NEW YORK -- Stocks across the world are down Tuesday as investors again grow concerned about signs the global economy is weakening. The International Monetary Fund trimmed its economic forecasts for 2019 and 2020 and pointed to risks including trade tensions and rising interest rates. China's government said its economy grew in 2018 at the slowest pace since 1990. by MARLEY JAY, AP Markets Writer 12 hrs. ago

Rogers church offers free meals to furloughed workers ROGERS -- First United Methodist Church is offering a free lunch for furloughed government workers at noon Thursday. The meal will be served in the fellowship hall of the church at 307 W. Elm St. by Staff Report 12 hrs. ago

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Patch program rewards outdoor skills Outdoors enthusiasts are known to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Now, they may have a little extra badge of honor for their clothing. by Arkansas Game and Fish

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