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New UARK solar panel farms
By: Jack Roach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Earth Day to unveil its new solar panel farm project. This project has been in the works since 2022 and was finally able to be presented to the public. Those cutting the ribbon include: Chris Thomason, the UA system Vice…
Northwest Arkansas growth puts pressure on housing
By: Ellie Hagen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— Nearly 40 people are moving to Northwest Arkansas each day, forcing the community to adapt to the rapid growth. As the region is expected to reach 1 million residents by 2050, the housing market is shifting to keep up with demand. Rising home prices alongside limited inventory has made…
Big-name coaches, NIL: what has bigger influence on recruiting?
By: Noah Alvidres FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The College basketball recruitment landscape is evolving thanks to Nam, Image and Likeness, with player’s using financial opportunities to reshape how programs choose to build their roster. Due to NIL, college coaches have to ask themselves: ‘Do you take a kid unproven fresh out of high school or…
Newspapers affecting small towns
By: Cameron Green FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute held a convening in Fayetteville on April 16th to brainstorm ways with attendees for the public to reconnect with journalism. The state of Arkansas ranks near the bottom in many measures of civic engagement. This includes voting, voter registration as well as voter turnout.…
Remittances and their challenges on the community
By: Sofia Galvan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A new federal tax on cash remittances took effect this year, targeting immigrant families who send part of their paychecks to relatives who had to stay home. According to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, a 1% remittance transfer tax began on January 1st…
Recycling in Fayetteville
By Sammi Montgomery FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The state of Arkansas ranks 42nd in the nation in recycling rates. The city of Fayetteville and the state’s officials are creating new initiatives to combat placing low on the rankings. Fayetteville is starting a new recycling bin program next month that shifts residents from separating recyclable materials…
Tontitown landfill lawsuit moves forward
By : Nia Taylor FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A class action lawsuit against the Eco-Vista Landfill is moving forward as residents raise concerns about persistent odors and their impact on nearby communities. The lawsuit centers on nuisance claims tied to odors coming from the landfill, which residents say have affected their quality of life for…
Changing climate affects local strawberry farm
By: Hope Durkee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— Berry farmers in Northwest Arkansas have had to navigate extreme temperatures late this winter and into spring. This affects their crop production, harvest timeline and operation costs. William Reagan, of Reagan Family Farms, said the roller coaster of temperatures is something he’s never witnessed. “We’ve never seen 80 degree…
Betting against yourself: The risks behind the odds
By: Raegan Skarda FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As of April 2026 sports betting apps became legal on mobile devices across Arkansas, giving users statewide access to popular platforms including FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetSaracen — all operating through licensed casinos. The expansion has led to sports betting becoming common among college students, raising concerns among experts…
President Trump swinging out of favor in political pendulum
By: Josh Droll FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — According to The Economist, President Donald Trump is at his lowest point in the polls since he first took office in 2016. The latest polls come as a reaction to events like the Iran War, the public feud with Pope Leo XIV, and rising prices domestically. However, the…