Bentonville Christmas parade ready to roll despite ongoing road work nearby
BENTONVILLE -- The intersection at Southwest Eighth and South Main streets will be open Saturday, but only for Christmas parade traffic, a city official said.
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Subscriber Exclusive8th Street Gateway Park moves closer to construction after large-scale plan gets planning OK
BENTONVILLE -- The next step for 8th Street Gateway Park was approved by the city Planning Commission on Tuesday.
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Bentonville coalition awards nearly $40,000 in grants for murals, bike safety videos, greenspace beautification, more
BENTONVILLE -- The Bentonville Moves Coalition has announced its inaugural community mini-grant program and its first-ever round of grant recipients.
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Bentonville, Rogers downtowns to be host SantaCon
Two area downtowns are expected to be especially jolly this weekend as revelers help make the holidays merry for families in need.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWalton Family Foundation provides $3.5 million grant for Bentonville Quilt of Parks spaces
BENTONVILLE -- A $3.5 million grant for spaces associated with the downtown Quilt of Parks was unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday night.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNew attorneys will represent Rogers man accused of murder in death of 2-year-old boy
BENTONVILLE -- New attorneys will represent a Rogers man accused of killing a toddler.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBenton County veterans office requests fourth staffer as caseload jumps
BENTONVILLE -- The Benton County Veteran Services Office wants to add another staff member in 2024 because of an increasing caseload.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville’s Gilmore Park aims to get bigger and better after donations of money, land
Gilmore Park will be upgraded and enlarged with monetary and land donations.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRink at Lawrence Plaza skates into another busy weekend in Bentonville
The Rink at Lawrence Plaza will be filled this weekend, city officials predict.
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Gift basket prize offered as downtown Rogers businesses set for Bingo to begin
Downtown businesses hope to make shoppers shout "Bingo" this holiday season.
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Benton County Rogers Office closed for rest of day after lightning strike
ROGERS — The Benton County Rogers Office closed Monday after lightning hit the main transformer, according to a county news release.
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Downtown Bentonville brings back Shop the Block program to celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25
BENTONVILLE -- Downtown Bentonville Inc. is bringing back Shop the Block.
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Habitat for Humanity ‘Behind the Build’ event set for Friday in Gravette
GRAVETTE -- Habitat for Humanity of Benton County will partner with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's Build with Strength coalition to build a un…
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Bentonville Public Library expansion topping out ceremony set for Friday
BENTONVILLE -- The public library expansion will reach another milestone today.
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Makeup of Benton County Quorum Court will change in next election cycle
There will be at least two new members on the next version of the Benton County Quorum Court.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville OKs 2024 budget including raises, more staff for various departments
BENTONVILLE -- The City Council voted unanimously to adopt the 2024 budget at its meeting Tuesday night.
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Bentonville Dirt Circus organizers expect top trail runners this weekend
BENTONVILLE -- A field of top runners is expected for the Dirt Circus 10K this weekend.
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Uptown overpass brings more connectivity to key Rogers area
The Uptown overpass will better connect three core parts of that area of the city, officials said.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNorthwest Arkansas residents take advantage of record-high temperatures at the Fayetteville Square
Dash was soaking up the sun and lots of petting Wednesday on the Fayetteville square.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRezonings approved for 8th Street Gateway Park in Bentonville
BENTONVILLE -- The city Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a rezoning of land parcels that will be part of 8th Street Gateway Park.
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Wishing Spring Trail in Bentonville back in business
BENTONVILLE -- The city Parks and Recreation Department has announced the opening of the Wishing Spring Trail.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWork continues on Bentonville overpass that will be part of Razorback Greenway when finished
BENTONVILLE -- Work on an overpass that will be part of the Razorback Greenway is on schedule, a city official said.
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Subscriber ExclusiveQuorum Court seats up for grabs in Benton, Washington, Sebastian counties
All the Quorum Court seats in Arkansas' 75 counties are up for election next year. Filing for the seats begins Monday for all counties, including Benton, Sebas…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville High School administrator travels to New York City to run 31st marathon
Greg Puckett said he got into distance running to impress someone. That led him to pursue marathons for more than a decade.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFormer Fayetteville police officer picked to lead Bentonville animal shelter
The city's Animal Services and Adoption Center has a new manager -- its third since the facility opened earlier this year.
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New eco-friendly tree house project set to open in Bella Vista on Saturday
BELLA VISTA -- A tree house project in a park is set to open Saturday, according to a news release.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTimelines adjusted for upcoming Benton County bridge work
BENTONVILLE -- Work on a new Wagon Wheel Road bridge is expected to kick off next month, a county official said.
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USL Arkansas, Stone Ward partner to craft Northwest Arkansas professional soccer club’s brand identity
Little Rock-based advertising firm Stone Ward will lead the development of the brand identity for USL Arkansas, the group bringing a professional men's and wom…
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Subscriber ExclusiveNovember Benton County government meetings will be held in Rogers
Construction of a new Quorum Courtroom will necessitate the move of November meetings for Benton County government to Rogers.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOfficials: A Street Promenade will provide a safe lane to stroll downtown Bentonville
BENTONVILLE -- Work has started on the A Street Promenade, a pedestrian walkway downtown.
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Subscriber Exclusive‘Toxic’ environment cited by two ex-employees as reasons for leaving Bentonville animal shelter
Three employees of the city's Animal Services and Adoption Center have resigned within the past five months with two of them citing a "toxic work environment" …
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Subscriber ExclusivePermit will allow for early morning, late night work on downtown Bentonville hotel
BENTONVILLE -- A conditional use permit related to nighttime work for an under-construction hotel downtown was given a 7-0 OK by the city Planning Commission o…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville library wants to be third space for community with expansion
BENTONVILLE -- The ongoing public library expansion will provide more meeting space and study rooms -- two areas that fill up quickly most days.
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Toyland moving off downtown Bentonville square to Walmart Home Office parking lot
BENTONVILLE -- Toyland will have a new location this year.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville City Council approves land donations
BENTONVILLE -- The City Council on Tuesday night approved two land donations from the Trailblazers in connection with the 8th Street Gateway Park project and t…
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Benton County Community Risk Reduction now called Building Safety to clarify what department does
BENTONVILLE -- The Benton County Community Risk Reduction Department has changed its name to the Building Safety Department.
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Future of e-bikes taking center stage at SHIFT’23 next week in Bentonville
BENTONVILLE -- PeopleForBikes' SHIFT'23 conference will be held Oct. 16-18.
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Trail running race planned for Bentonville in November with $10,000 prize purse
BENTONVILLE -- A foot race that will offer a $10,000 prize purse will be held in the city next month.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBenton County Administration Building work to continue into next year; Quorum Courtroom moving from third to first floor
BENTONVILLE -- The first and third floors of the Benton County Administration Building remain in flux after a series of office moves last month.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUSL Arkansas ask for public’s help in naming Northwest Arkansas’ professional soccer team
USL Arkansas has kicked off a "Name the Team" campaign.
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Subscriber ExclusiveThere is still time to make online comments on Greenhouse Road expansion project in Bentonville, Centerton
Residents still may comment on a plan to expand Greenhouse Road after a meeting Monday.
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USL Arkansas releases renderings of new Rogers stadium
ROGERS -- USL Arkansas officials released renderings Tuesday for a soccer stadium they plan to build in Rogers.
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Subscriber ExclusivePublic encouraged to attend Monday meeting on Greenhouse Road improvements at Bentonville Community Center
A proposed multimillion-dollar project that would expand Greenhouse Road from two to four lanes will be discussed at a public meeting Monday.
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Check back in 50 years: Bentonville time capsule dedicated at Thursday event
The city's 150th anniversary time capsule was dedicated Thursday, and now the wait to reopen it begins.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville City Council agrees to spend $139,307 to buy land needed for drainage improvements
BENTONVILLE -- The city will buy a parcel of land needed in connection with drainage improvements.
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Subscriber Exclusive‘American Idol’ winner among musical acts expected at this year’s Benton County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday
BENTONVILLE -- The 119th Benton County Fair will go big with live entertainment.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville planners approve apartment, townhome projects that seek to bring 200 additional housing units to city
BENTONVILLE -- The city Planning Commission on Tuesday approved plans for two housing projects.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSecond phase of fundraising for Bentonville library expansion announced
BENTONVILLE -- The Bentonville Library Foundation has kicked off phase two of its capital campaign to expand the public library.
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WOKA Whitewater Park welcomes first-day thrill seekers near Watts, Oklahoma
The WOKA Whitewater Park didn't disappoint those who showed up for its opening day Friday.
