Stories by Stacy Ryburn

Fayetteville police investigating man’s death as homicide FAYETTEVILLE — Police say they are investigating a man’s suspicious death as a homicide, according to a Monday Facebook post.Officers were called at 11:58 a.m. Saturday to an apartment com... October 2, 2023

Fayetteville council committee asks for more information about proposed street connection polarizing residents FAYETTEVILLE -- A City Council committee is trying to figure out whether a proposed street connection on the northeast side of town would be worth the money relative to the impact it would have on res... October 2, 2023

Fayetteville police investigate suspicious death at apartment complex on Leverett Avenue UPDATE:FAYETTEVILLE — Police say they are investigating a man’s suspicious death as a homicide, according to a Monday Facebook post.Officers were called at 11:58 a.m. Saturday to an apartm... September 30, 2023

Fayetteville looks to add positions in next year’s general fund budget FAYETTEVILLE -- The city could add 11 full- or part-time positions to its ranks next year.The City Council on Tuesday got a presentation on the planned general fund budget for next year. The proposed ... September 30, 2023

Residents get glimpse of plan for Underwood Park in Fayetteville, have questions over parking, lighting and trails FAYETTEVILLE — Residents at a public input gathering for the in-development Underwood Park praised the plan for meshing natural, recreational and social aspects but had questions over details su... September 28, 2023

Residents get glimpse of plan for Underwood Park in Fayetteville, have questions over parking, lighting and trails FAYETTEVILLE -- Residents at a public input gathering for the in-development Underwood Park praised the plan for meshing natural, recreational and social aspects but had questions over details such as... September 27, 2023

Molly Rawn, Fayetteville tourism chief executive officer, announces bid to become city’s mayor FAYETTEVILLE -- Molly Rawn, chief executive officer of the city's tourism bureau, Experience Fayetteville, says she intends to listen to what residents want in her bid to become mayor.Rawn, 41, announ... September 27, 2023

Four arrested on various charges in Northwest Arkansas Arrests4th Judicial District Drug Task ForceJulio Casanova-Vega, 29, of 705 Brookhaven Court in Springdale, was arrested Monday in connection with drug trafficking, distribution of a controlled substa... September 27, 2023

Fayetteville tourism panel votes to hire firm to come up with decade-long tourism plan FAYETTEVILLE -- The city's Advertising and Promotion Commission will hire a consultant firm to come up with a 10-year tourism plan.Commissioners voted 6-0 Monday to hire Coraggio Group in Portland... September 26, 2023

Final phase of Midtown Corridor project in Fayetteville set to start next month FAYETTEVILLE -- The city is ready to start construction on the final phase of a transportation corridor a consultant identified four years ago as a "high priority" route.The City Council on ... September 25, 2023

Fayetteville curbside recycling pickup limited because of driver shortage FAYETTEVILLE -- Some residents may not have their recycling picked up starting next week.The city is experiencing a recycling truck driver shortage, according to a city news release Thursday. As a res... September 22, 2023

Fayetteville won’t apply for federal housing grant after proposal fails to gain enough support from council, mayor FAYETTEVILLE -- A majority of the City Council on Tuesday supported applying for a federal affordable housing grant, but the measure failed to pass after Mayor Lioneld Jordan declined to vote.Council ... September 20, 2023

Consultants float ideas to clean up Lake Fayetteville; study available FAYETTEVILLE -- Consultants presented a resident-led city panel potential ways to clean up Lake Fayetteville, but said more extensive work would be needed to have a lasting effect.Brad Schleeter and A... September 18, 2023

Number crunch presents daunting road for Fayetteville’s housing needs FAYETTEVILLE -- The city's housing production isn't keeping up with its population growth, according to research from the city's long-range planner.On top of that, nearly 12,000, or 30%, o... September 17, 2023

Fayetteville council committee recommends water shutoff for illegal short-term rentals FAYETTEVILLE -- A City Council committee made it clear Wednesday the mayor can withhold water, sewer and solid waste pickup service for a short-term rental operating illegally under a proposed additio... September 14, 2023

Commission affirms support for connecting two dead ends at Stearns Street in Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE -- A proposed street connection on the northeast side of town would help alleviate traffic elsewhere in the city, most planning commissioners agreed Monday, although neighbors opposed its... September 12, 2023

Concept for Walker Park in Fayetteville meant to appeal to wide range of interests, residents, planners say FAYETTEVILLE — Each community park in the city — Bryce Davis, Gulley, Walker and Wilson — has its own vibe, said Ted Jack, park planning superintendent.Walker Park historically has h... September 10, 2023

Fayetteville council panel discusses shutting off water for violators of short-term rental rules FAYETTEVILLE -- The city likely will soon reach its cap on the number of standalone short-term rentals allowed to operate, meaning hundreds would be forced to stop or have water service shut off, a Ci... September 7, 2023

Fayetteville passes rules to address data mining noise nuisances FAYETTEVILLE -- The City Council on Tuesday adopted some model regulation from the Arkansas Municipal League to deal with noisy data centers that mine cryptocurrency.Council members voted 6-0 to adopt... September 6, 2023

Fayetteville airport soaring into projects, director says FAYETTEVILLE -- The municipal airport is really taking off, according to its director.The airport has more than $4 million worth of projects lined up over the next couple of years. State and federal g... September 4, 2023

Fayetteville proposing new regulations dealing with class of e-bike, other micromobility devices on trails FAYETTEVILLE -- Oh, the places one can go on an electric bicycle. Unless it's a high-powered e-bike. Then the city proposes the rider stay on the road and off trails.The city has had rules about w... September 3, 2023

Fayetteville train bank at end of line, closing in September FAYETTEVILLE -- The train branch of the Bank of Fayetteville will close permanently at the end of September, according to a note posted on the door.The note says the "train bank" at the nort... August 30, 2023

Fayetteville train bank at end of line, closing next month FAYETTEVILLE -- The train branch of the Bank of Fayetteville will close permanently at the end of September, according to a note posted on the door. The note says the "train bank" at the northeast cor... August 29, 2023

Pair of development proposals in southeast Fayetteville pass Planning Commission FAYETTEVILLE -- Planning commissioners on Monday unanimously supported a plan for a commercial development and a rezoning request within a mile of each other in the southeast part of town.Each item wa... August 29, 2023

‘Friends of’ group in development to raise money for Fayetteville’s parks FAYETTEVILLE -- Having a group with a mission to raise money for the city's parks will help projects happen faster and encourage resident involvement in their development, the city's parks dir... August 28, 2023

Families getting food on their schedules with lockers set up at church in Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE -- Something as simple as a reliable source of food can make a huge difference in the life of a family, according to providers and clients of a food locker service at a local church.The U... August 28, 2023

Governor announces gravel bike ride to span 336 miles between Fayetteville, Jonesboro FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders admitted she is not much of a bicyclist."I know there were a lot of questions around that," she told a crowd gathered at Lake Wilson on T... August 25, 2023

336 miles by bike; Graveler event to span Fayetteville, Jonesboro Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the inaugural Arkansas Graveler event on Thursday at Lake Wilson, saying she wants the state to become the top outdoor recreation destination in the nati... August 24, 2023

Fayetteville library’s workforce development program a success, but the money is waning, director says FAYETTEVILLE -- The workforce development program at the library has helped residents learn valuable skills but has a limited amount of money to keep it going, according to the library's executive... August 22, 2023

Youth baseball tournament held at homemade field west of Fayetteville to benefit Alzheimer’s research FAYETTEVILLE -- About 58,000 residents in the state 65 and older live with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, according to the director of the Arkansas chapter of the national Alzheimer's Associ... August 20, 2023

Proposed Fayetteville water and sewer rate changes held for further consideration FAYETTEVILLE -- The City Council on Tuesday held off on a decision to change water and sewer rates so its hired consultant can review its analysis for the two cities that buy water from the city whole... August 16, 2023

Plan for retail center at vacant lot on College Avenue in Fayetteville gets commission’s OK FAYETTEVILLE -- Planning commissioners on Monday approved a development plan for a proposed retail center at a vacant lot on the east side of College Avenue, north of Township Street.The commission vo... August 15, 2023

Art Ventures in Fayetteville looking for new home, donors to support operation FAYETTEVILLE -- A local arts education nonprofit and gallery says it plans to move out of the historic house it calls home by the end of the year because it is struggling financially and cannot afford... August 14, 2023

Proposed water, sewer rates in Fayetteville would impact West Fork and Elkins residents the most FAYETTEVILLE -- Residents in the two cities that buy water wholesale from Fayetteville would pay the biggest increase on their monthly utility bills among all customers if the City Council adopts prop... August 13, 2023

Groups pulling together with Salvation Army shelter in Fayetteville closed for renovation FAYETTEVILLE -- Regional organizations are pulling together to ensure people experiencing homelessness have places to cool down from the summer heat and get a meal while the city's Salvation Army ... August 6, 2023

Fayetteville council OKs giving taxpayer money to downtown association FAYETTEVILLE -- The City Council agreed Tuesday to provide taxpayer money to an association formed last year as a way to invest in the future of downtown, members said.The council voted 7-0 to approve... August 2, 2023

Piece selected for mural on Walker Park’s basketball courts in Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE — The city’s Arts Council has agreed on a design for a mural to be painted on the basketball courts at Walker Park after asking the artist for changes.The council voted 6-0 on... July 31, 2023

Downtown Fayetteville group ready to start planning events FAYETTEVILLE -- An association formed this year is asking the City Council for money to plan events downtown and serve as a link between the city and business owners.The City Council on Tuesday will c... July 30, 2023

Real estate attorney running for vacant Fayetteville City Council seat FAYETTEVILLE -- An attorney specializing in real estate, estate planning and corporate contracts, who is a neighbor of Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club, wants to represent the south part of town on the C... July 27, 2023

Retired avionics engineer, Marine Corps veteran in running for vacant Fayetteville City Council seat FAYETTEVILLE -- A retired avionics engineer and neighbor to Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club has put his hat in the ring to run for City Council.S. Robert Smith, 67, filed to run for the Ward 1, Position... July 27, 2023

Code variances for gas station planned at former Mr. Burger site in Fayetteville move through commission FAYETTEVILLE -- A majority of planning commissioners supported some variances to city code for a planned gas station at the former Mr. Burger site at Garland Avenue and North Street.Six requests for v... July 25, 2023

Construction companies sought to install traffic signals at Fayetteville intersection near Razorback baseball stadium FAYETTEVILLE — Residents have been waiting a long time for the city to make the intersection at 15th Street and Razorback Road easier to negotiate, City Council member Sarah Bunch said.The four-... July 24, 2023

Veteran, deputy city attorney in Springdale seeking spot on Fayetteville City Council FAYETTEVILLE -- A veteran and deputy city attorney in Springdale is seeking a spot on the Fayetteville City Council.David Dero Phillips, 61, said he intends to run for the Ward 1, Position 1 seat vaca... July 20, 2023

Golf course rezoning in Fayetteville fails to get enough votes to pass City Council FAYETTEVILLE -- A request to rezone land to build homes and amenities near Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club failed to gain enough support to pass the City Council.Council members voted 4-3 Tuesday to sup... July 19, 2023

Dalmatians bring much-needed relief, fire safety awareness to Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE — There aren’t quite 101 of them, but the three dalmatians at the Fayetteville Fire Department teach fire safety to children and help with morale at the stations.The three dog... July 17, 2023

One dead in fiery car crash beneath Fayetteville flyover FAYETTEVILLE -- One person died after their car hit a pillar and caught fire beneath the flyover at the north Fulbright Expressway, according to the Fayetteville Fire Department.Firefighters arrived a... July 16, 2023

Use of federal money presents unique opportunity to provide affordable housing solution, Fayetteville council members say FAYETTEVILLE -- City Council members say whatever affordable housing proposal they select using the city's remaining portion of federal pandemic relief money should serve as the start of a broader... July 16, 2023

One dead in fiery car crash beneath Fayetteville flyover FAYETTEVILLE -- One person died after their car hit a pillar and caught fire beneath the flyover at the north Fulbright Expressway. Firefighters arrived about 10:30 a.m. Saturday to find a passenger c... July 15, 2023