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Salvation Army receives renovation
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville location of the Salvation Army is set to double the capacity of its shelter. The $1.2 million renovation will separate the addiction recovery program from the shelter, and expand available bedding from 26 to 28 total beds. The existing family housing center will be converted into two…
“Divine tailwind” drives large-scale food packing event
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In the seven weeks since February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has continued to impact citizens of the country. As millions of Ukrainian residents flee their homeland, food insecurity has become a threat not seen since the likes of World War I and II. As…
From business books to bowls
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – Graham Gary was a former University of Arkansas student, but decided to trade in a college degree for real world business experience. Gary dropped out of college after his Freshman year, and opened up a smoothie bowl food truck called Bondi Bowls in November of last year. “I…
Two men arrested; one injured in Dickson Street shooting
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Fayetteville police arrested two men following a shooting that left one injured early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred in the Walton Arts Center parking lot on West Dickson Street. Officers responded to a report of the shooting at approximately 2:14 a.m. where they found a male victim inside…
Artosphere festival returns in May
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Walton Arts Center’s annual Artosphere Festival returns to Northwest Arkansas. The art and nature festival will run May 4-27 in multiple locations across the region. All aspects of the event are based on elements of the natural world and are meant to create a space for a…
A familiar face opens Fayetteville tennis courts
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The new University Recreation Tennis Center opened yesterday. The university celebrated opening the courts by bringing in a familiar face. Venus Williams, a seven time grand slam champion, and all-time great tennis player will cut the ribbon to open the new courts. The courts officially opened today to…
Springdale hosts bicycle drive
By: Nick Brockinton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Downtown Springdale Alliance, Buffalo Builders LLC, and Phat Tire Bike Shop are teaming up with Pedal It Foward NWA to host the first-ever city-wide bicycle drive. Residents can donate new or used bicycles of any kind at the Buffalo Builders Office on May 12 and 13 from 8…
Annual startup crawl back in Fayetteville
By: Nick Brockinton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The annual Startup Crawl is back. A tradition that features local beers, businesses, and music in downtown Fayetteville. This year’s event starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 where passports, pint glasses, and wristbands will be handed out at check-in stations. Check-in stations will be located on…
April’s pet-friendly hikes
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Best Friends Animal Society of Northwest Arkansas plans to host two group hikes in April where pets are encouraged to come along. The first hike happened this last Saturday, April 2, another is planned for Thursday, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Devil’s Den…
April’s pet-friendly hikes
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Best Friends Animal Society of Northwest Arkansas plans to host two group hikes in April where pets are encouraged to come along. The first hike happened this last Saturday, April 2, another is planned for Thursday, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Devil’s Den…