Rogers panel approves rezoning for townhomes in 5-3 vote
ROGERS -- The Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a rezoning and preliminary plans for new townhomes in a split decision.
Commissioners approved a request in a 5-3 vote to rezone about 4 acres at...
October 21, 2020
Northwest Arkansas health officials urge flu shots
SPRINGDALE -- Health care professionals are urging people to get flu shots this year because of the double threat of getting the flu and covid-19 at the same time.
"It's hard to predict what the true...
October 19, 2020
More clinics offer rapid covid-19 testing
FAYETTEVILLE -- Antigen tests, which can detect covid-19 within an hour, are becoming more widely available to Northwest Arkansas residents.
Washington Regional Medical System began offering covid-19...
October 17, 2020
Rogers Council accepts grant money
ROGERS -- The Police Department has a more than $22,000 grant to go toward training, the police chief said.
The City Council on Tuesday voted to accept the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. Poli...
October 14, 2020
NWA hospitals allow more visitors
ROGERS — Hospitals in Northwest Arkansas have loosened visitor restrictions implemented this spring to prevent the spread of covid-19.
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Mercy Northw...
October 13, 2020
NWA hospitals allow more visitors
ROGERS -- Hospitals in Northwest Arkansas have loosened visitor restrictions implemented this spring to prevent the spread of covid-19.
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Mercy Northw...
October 12, 2020
Official: Rx pot demand on rise
FAYETTEVILLE -- Medical marijuana sales in Northwest Arkansas have amounted to about 30% of the state total since sales began in 2019, and residents can expect the industry to continue to grow, a stat...
October 12, 2020
Demand high for medical marijuana, dispensaries grow
FAYETTEVILLE -- Medical marijuana sales in Northwest Arkansas have amounted to about 30% of the state total since sales began in 2019, and residents can expect the industry to continue to grow, a stat...
October 11, 2020
Virus cases increase in Northwest Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE -- The number of cumulative covid-19 cases in Benton and Washington counties increased about 700 within the past week, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.
Washington County h...
October 10, 2020
Rogers panel approves developments, rezonings
ROGERS -- The Planning Commission on Tuesday approved plans for several developments and a rezoning allowing new homes to be built.
The commission approved a request by Mary Ellen Miller to rezone ab...
October 7, 2020
Virus death toll goes up; antigen testing available
SPRINGDALE — At least 239 Benton and Washington county residents have died of covid-19, including 14 residents at one Springdale nursing home, according to information from the county coroners.
Fourt...
October 3, 2020
Springdale aviation students learn hands-on
SPRINGDALE -- A helicopter landed outside Har-Ber High School on Tuesday to give students a chance to learn about the aircraft.
The school is in its first year of offering an aviation class aimed at ...
September 30, 2020
NWACC finances steady despite enrollment drop, president says
BENTONVILLE -- The Northwest Arkansas Community College's president expects the college will be OK financially despite a drop in enrollment.
NWACC reported it had 7,538 students enrolled for college ...
September 22, 2020
Clinic takes different approach
JOHNSON -- A new gynecology clinic has a different approach to health care that patients can expect to see more frequently, doctors say.
The Washington Regional Integrative Gynecology Clinic opened t...
September 21, 2020
Gynecology clinic offers new approach
JOHNSON -- A new gynecology clinic has a different approach that health care patients can expect to see more frequently, doctors say.
The Washington Regional Integrative Gynecology Clinic opened this...
September 21, 2020