Northwest Arkansas News

Bethel Heights council leaves residents without response Residents attending Tuesday night's meeting of the City Council were met with silence as they spoke about concerns about the city's wastewater treatment plant. ... by Laurinda Joenks - July 17, 2019

Fayetteville council affirms lowest priority for minor marijuana offenses The City Council on Tuesday affirmed the city prosecutor's discretion to dismiss most misdemeanor marijuana cases. by Stacy Ryburn - July 17, 2019

Bentonville approves alternative business space development The Planning Commission approved a concept Tuesday that may change the way buildings are developed in the city. by Mary Jordan - July 17, 2019

Committee hears update on rural Benton County ambulance service Rural ambulance service is providing quicker response times and saving Benton County money, County Judge Barry Moehring said. by Mike Jones - July 17, 2019

Bentonville School District to offer esports teams Bentonville is one of numerous Arkansas school districts taking the plunge into online video games as a sanctioned high school activity. by Dave Perozek - July 17, 2019

The Momentary plans to open in February The Momentary has announced it's opening in February. by Mary Jordan - July 17, 2019

Fayetteville man arrested in robbery A suspect in a May robbery was arrested Monday. by Staff Report - July 17, 2019

Springdale police arrest suspect in chase Police arrested Billson Andrike in connection with fleeing after he said in court he was involved in an incident where shots were fired from a car during a chas... by Staff Report - July 17, 2019

Carlson to run for Bentonville School Board Kelly Carlson announced Monday he plans to run for Bentonville School Board's Zone 5 seat this fall. by Staff Report - July 17, 2019

Rogers holds off on tiny homes A "tiny house" project has been delayed because it doesn't fit in with the city's land zoning rules. by Alex Golden - July 17, 2019

Video leads Swifton chief to resign Swifton's police chief resigned Monday after a video of him cursing at a driver went viral on social media. by Stephen Simpson - July 17, 2019

Tyson to fund $1 million in school projects Springdale-based Tyson Foods has announced it will fund $1 million in DonorsChoose.org projects for 46 school districts in 37 communities in which Tyson operate... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 17, 2019

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Photos: Making Music Wednesday's feature gallery includes photos from a dance camp at Elmwood Middle School in Rogers, horseback riding in the national forest near Lake Wedington, a... July 16, 2019

Heat Advisory issued for Northwest Arkansas The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Northwest Arkansas. July 16, 2019