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Fall foliage unfolding slowly in northwest Arkansas
By: Emma Grace Beard FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Across the Ozarks, the trees are beginning their annual transition. This year’s display, however, is not quite what residents and visitors are used to seeing. “It’s not going to be quite as beautiful as ever, but I’m really surprised we’re having any fall color at all, given…
Shooting incident on Halloween weekend leaves six injured
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on West Avenue near Watson St. this weekend. According to a press release, at approximately 1:41 a.m. Nov. 1, police responded to the area for a shooting. Officers had been assigned to work the Dickson St. area due to Halloween…
2026 election results prove historic
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Associated Press has declared the winners of several Arkansas races in the 2026 election. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who has served as Arkansas governor since 2023, won her reelection bid with 53% of the vote. She ran against Colt Shelby (L) and Fred Love (D), who led with…
Scariest part of Halloween this year? The price tag
Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on the holiday, and Fayetteville shoppers are feeling it at the register. By Jackson Semingson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — With Halloween on Saturday, shoppers in Fayetteville may have one more thing to worry about besides costumes and candy: the price tag. The National Retail Federation…
Arkansas Tennis Programs Return After Budget Cuts
By: Karringtin Deffebaugh FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas Tennis programs have returned to the court this fall after both teams were cut unexpectedly due to funding. On April 24th, the University’s decision to take away these programs came as a shock to the athletes and staff. Leaving them uncertain for what the future would look…
University of Arkansas continues annual 9/11 tradition.
By: Noah Nolder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As America honors the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the University of Arkansas continues a tradition dedicated to remembering all of those who sacrificed their lives and gave their service that day. Earlier this morning, the university’s ROTC program hosted its 14th annual 9/11 stair climb at…
U of A Horticulture Study Garden undergoing multi-year renovation
By: Tyler Glasscock FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — University of Arkansas students are helping reshape the Horticulture Study Garden, working to improve a space that provides hands-on learning while building a vision for its future. For Horticulture Club President Jackson Ball, the goal extends beyond giving students a place to identify plants. He wants the garden to…
Fayetteville takes next step toward replacing current animal shelter
By Emma Grace Beard FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville City Council approved a $690,000 property purchase Oct. 6 for a new animal services center planned for East 15th Street, across from Walker Park. The project will replace the city’s existing animal shelter on Armstrong Road. Discussions about a new facility began about two years…
Safe Ride urges riders to cancel unused requests ahead of Halloween
By: Madeline Lowe FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — As Safe Ride approaches what its supervisor calls its busiest weekend of the year, students’ decisions after requesting a ride could affect how long others wait to get home. The University of Arkansas service offers free transportation when other plans fall through, but students who find another ride…
Northwest Arkansas nonprofit works to make overdose prevention resources more accessible to college students
By: Ashantey Allison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— As concerns about drug-related overdoses grow, a Northwest Arkansas nonprofit is working to make lifesaving resources more accessible, particularly for young people and college students who may not realize they are at risk. Checkpoint Initiative is a nonprofit focused on community safety through overdose prevention, drug safety and…