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Child abuse awareness month
By: Jolea Richardson BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (UATV) – April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Child abuse is all forms of physical, mental, or sexual mistreatment of a child. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 64% of adults reported experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). In Benton County, 919 children reported child…
Fayetteville taking steps to be more eco-friendly
By: Collin Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For Earth Day, Fayetteville is hosting events across the city to promote recycling and saving the planet. This began with a trail clean-up of the Razorback Greenway. The goal of the event was more than just spring cleaning, it was also to educate people about recycling and improve rates…
Food Allergies on Campus
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Dining halls on campus have made finding a meal harder for some students on campus. Some dietary restrictions on campus are not being met or are becoming hard to find with limited options. The University of Arkansas requires all students living on the campus to purchase a…
Local karate studio breaks boards and barriers
By: Collin Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses had to close their doors forever. This was nearly the case for the Northwest Arkansas Martial Arts Academy. But one former student thought this place was too special to shut down. New owner Michael Felix said the studio is more than a…
New program in Fayetteville brings healing to the unhoused
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Being forced to heal in a tent is a situation that has been a harsh reality for many people experiencing homelessness. In Fayetteville, tents can be seen lining the Razorback Greenway, beneath bridges, and across wooded areas. However, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Fayetteville to assist…
The university celebrates Eid al-Fitr
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Multicultural Center held an event to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the holiest month for Muslims. During this month, observers fast from sunrise to sunset in an attempt to get…
Keeping travelers and citizens safe during the solar eclipse
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – While the 2024 solar eclipse came and went in just 4 minutes, a group of unsung heroes had been planning for the event for over a year. A statewide collaboration between various emergency service departments was coordinated ahead of Monday’s eclipse. Over 100 public services agencies collaborated on a…
Solar eclipse palooza
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- A total solar eclipse will make its way through Arkansas on April 8th shadowing parts of the state in complete darkness for a few minutes in the afternoon. An eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns itself between the Earth and the Sun, effectively blocking sunlight to parts of Earth.…
Northwest Arkansas diaper bank aims to alleviate diaper need
By: Maddi Phipps SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) – The Diaper Collective, a non-profit diaper bank, is entering its fourth year serving the Northwest Arkansas region. Across the nation, 1 in 2 families are in diaper need. The Diaper Collective serves 800 babies a month, totaling just over 5 percent of the in-need population across Washington, Benton…
Former Washington County deputy arrested, charged with first degree murder
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – According to a release, Former Washington County Sheriff’s deputy Stevon Grindstaff was arrested on Mar. 11 by Arkansas State Police. He faces charges of first degree murder and aggravated assault. This arrest comes after his involvement in a shooting incident that took place on Dec. 3. Grindstaff attempted…