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Governor OKs $2.9 million for TheatreSquared FAYETTEVILLE -- TheatreSquared's public funding goal has been met through an investment from the state. by Stacy Ryburn 8 hrs. ago

Springdale sets maximum price for new city hall The City Council on Tuesday night accepted $35,855,288 as the "guaranteed maximum price" for building the city's municipal campus. by Laurinda Joenks 21 hrs. ago

Fiancé of woman charged with killing former Arkansas senator maintains her innocence The fiancé of the woman accused of killing former Arkansas Sen. Linda Collins said in a nationally televised interview Wednesday that she “isn’t capable” of doing so as details about the killing remained scant. by Youssef Rddad 11 hrs. ago

Bentonville approves grant for potential park development The City Council unanimously approved to accept a $494,000 grant Tuesday to determine the feasibility of building 8th Street Gateway Park. by Mary Jordan 21 hrs. ago

Ex-Sen. Hutchinson pleads guilty to tax fraud, felony bribery charges Former state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Little Rock federal courtroom to felony bribery and tax fraud charges, and he agreed to plead guilty to a third charge in Missouri next month. by Eric Besson, Linda Satter 18 hrs. ago

High water causes problems on Hwy 412 in Carroll County Thunderstorms moving through Northwest Arkansas close portion of Highway 412 for a time today. by Staff Report 5 hrs. ago

Rogers to add planning, engineering positions A city department has City Council approval to add two positions, in part because of the increased workload of reviewing projects related to the nearly $300 million bond voters approved in August. by Alex Golden 21 hrs. ago

Helicopter makes emergency landing in Centerton A helicopter's emergency landing interrupted a quiet morning Tuesday for residents of Sienna Estates. by Tracy Neal 21 hrs. ago

Democrats hope Mueller testimony will have 'profound impact' WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he expects special counsel Robert Mueller to have "a profound impact" when he testifies before Congress on July 17, even though Mueller has said he won't provide any new information. by MARY CLARE JALONICK, ERIC TUCKER and LISA MASCARO Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

Lawsuit calls Arkansas "ag-gag" law unconstitutional LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A legal advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging an Arkansas state law that farm organizations have used to shield themselves from undercover investigations by animal rights groups. by HANNAH GRABENSTEIN Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

Senate passes $4.6B border aid measure WASHINGTON — The GOP-held Senate is poised to pass a bipartisan $4.6 billion measure to deliver aid to the southern border before the government runs out of money to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children. The vote comes after the chamber moved to swiftly reject a measure passed by House Democrats Tuesday night. by ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

Authorities add human trafficking charge for Arkansas man accused of sexually assaulting child Prosecutors allege a central Arkansas man recruited a 12-year-old for commercial sex and for years sexually abused him until he was an adult, according to new charges filed this week. by Youssef Rddad 7 hrs. ago

Golfer files petition to delay War Memorial Golf Course's closure A request for an injunction that would delay the closure of Little Rock’s War Memorial Golf Course was filed in Pulaski County circuit court today. by Rachel Herzog 8 hrs. ago

First woman appointed to full term on Game and Fish panel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- An Arkansas woman has been appointed to a full term on the commission that regulates hunting and fishing for the first time in state history. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Trump calls out Rapinoe for comments about White House visit WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump called out U.S. women's national team co-captain Megan Rapinoe after a months-old video was posted on social media in which she used profanity when she said she wasn't going to the White House if the team wins the Women's World Cup. by The Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Paris prosecutor: no sign Notre Dame fire of criminal origin PARIS — A preliminary investigation found no evidence to suggest that a fire that gutted large parts of Notre Dame Cathedral was criminal, the prosecutor's office said Wednesday. by ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press

For Durant and Leonard, the move is to stay put Toronto's Kawhi Leonard and Golden State's Kevin Durant are both very difficult to figure out. They seem to enjoy giving cryptic answers, a minimum of clues, and clearly relish having enigmatic status. by TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 10 hrs. ago

'The Office' to leave Netflix as streaming battles heat up NEW YORK — Netflix is losing its most popular TV show, "The Office," in a sign of things to come as more TV and movie makers start their own streaming services and take back their offerings. by MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer

A grim border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants MEXICO CITY -- The man and his 23-month-old daughter lay face down in shallow water along the bank of the Rio Grande, his black shirt hiked up to his chest with the girl tucked inside. Her arm was draped around his neck suggesting she clung to him in her final moments. by PETER ORSI and AMY GUTHRIE Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

Supreme Court strikes down Tennessee liquor sales law WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Tennessee law that makes it hard for outsiders to break into the state's liquor sales market. by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

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RECIPE: Brisket for beginners Never in the annals of American barbecue has brisket — great brisket — been so widely available. by STEVEN RAICHLEN For The New York Times

FRONT BURNER: Cherry season is the reason for star-spangled pie Every summer I look forward to cherry season. The fruits aren't my favorite, but they are part of some of my favorite childhood memories. by Kelly Brant

The secrets of Indiana-style fried chicken If you see a steeple in southeastern Indiana, you can be pretty sure that fried chicken is nearby. If you see the steeple in West Harrison, about 20 miles from the Indiana-Ohio-Kentucky borders, that chicken is fried across the street at St. Leon Tavern by the owner, Aaron Klenke. Most people would call the place a bar, but I call it a place that serves some of the best fried chicken I've tasted. by Michael Ruhlman The New York Times

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

UNCORKED: A few suggestions make life rosé-ier It's that time of year again — when I exult the praises of rosé. I have fearlessly taken on this topic for over a decade in hopes that one day the American palate would catch up with the rest of the world. It seems my campaign is working, and I have convinced many readers to step over to the pink side, into this beautiful, elegant world of rosé wines. by Lorri Hambuchen

IDEA ALLEY: Tuna salad sandwich, pie answer Kat's query The following recipes are for J. Gurley. They are from Sue's Pie Shop: Collection of Recipes by Sue F. Lopez. Longtime central Arkansas readers likely remember (and miss) the cafe that Lopez operated for roughly 20 years. by Kelly Brant

Helpful Hints DEAR HELOISE: Children love to decorate cookies and I found it easier to have the cookies cut out and put on a prepared cookie sheet ready to decorate. My mini muffin pan is a good place to put individual decorations in the receptacles, making them easier to get to. by Heloise

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. You go into this solar journey with a passionate flame in your heart. The next two months are a blur as you share your excitement and ignite the spark in others. by Holiday Mathis

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