Northwest Arkansas News

State's virus cases rise by 1,072 The daily increase in Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases on Thursday topped 1,000 for the first time this week while falling short of the increase on the... by Andy Davis - October 29, 2020

Temperatures to drop below freezing in Northwest Arkansas Small plants and tender vegetation could die tonight if left outside or unprotected, weather forecasters say. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - October 29, 2020

Activist sues Springdale councilman over flyer Irvin Camacho has sued City Council member Rick Evans, claiming Evans reelection campaign materials made bigoted, false and defamatory comments about Camacho an... by Laurinda Joenks - October 29, 2020

Flooding possible in Northwest Arkansas Heavy rainfall through Thursday may lead to flooding in Northwest Arkansas, forecasters say. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - October 29, 2020

WeWork unit hosts NWA expansion event WeWork Labs, a program for early-stage startups and small businesses, is hosting an event today for its Northwest Arkansas expansion. by Nathan Owens - October 29, 2020

Plans announced for Arkansas/Oklahoma border water park A 30-acre whitewater park to be built on the Oklahoma-Arkansas border near Siloam Springs will host kayaking, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, tubing and raft... by Mike Jones - October 29, 2020

New, 10-year public transit plan for region receives approval More people need public transportation with shorter trips times at more frequent intervals, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission decided Wednesda... by Ron Wood - October 29, 2020

Fayetteville health board gives thumbs-up to plan for socially distanced Lights of the Ozarks Lights of the Ozarks will still happen this year, albeit in a scaled-down sort of way because of the pandemic. by Stacy Ryburn - October 29, 2020

Solid waste district sees revenue growth Residents of Washington and Madison counties are rapidly expanding their use of the waste disposal services of the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District, Robyn R... by Tom Sissom - October 29, 2020

Early Voting Centers in Northwest Arkansas Early voting continues through Nov. 2. Here's where and when you can vote early in Benton and Washington counties. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - October 29, 2020

Siloam Springs participates in tree giveaway The city will participate in a tree giveaway program through the Walton Family Foundation from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at the parking lot across from the publ... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - October 29, 2020

Town hall to be held for River Valley candidates, representatives The River Valley Economic Development Council will host an online town hall with local 2020 candidates, and representatives supporting and opposing key ballot i... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 29, 2020

Advocate for people with disabilities dies of covid-19 Ric Stripling, who co-owned and operated the Apple Crest Inn in Gentry as a home for adults with disabilities, died Oct. 1 at the age of 67. by Janelle Jessen - October 29, 2020

The state in brief Breast cancer video created by men October 29, 2020

Johnson, Rolfe outline qualifications to fill seat The race to succeed Circuit Judge Joyce Warren, Arkansas’ first black female judge, is a contest between attorneys Shanice Johnson and Lott Rolfe IV. by John Lynch - October 29, 2020