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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…
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…
Fayetteville moves forward with plans for a new animal services center
By: Emma Grace Beard and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville is moving forward with plans for a new animal services center better designed to meet the needs of animals and the staff caring for them. The City Council approved a $690,000 property purchase this past week. However, planning for the new shelter started…
City of Fayetteville bans Flock cameras
By: Emma Grace Beard and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville City Council is taking a stand on a technology already in use on I-49. The decision highlights a growing debate on balancing public safety with constitutional privacy. The decision came before the cameras ever arrived. Fayetteville City Council unanimously voted on Oct. 6…
Cecilia Vega visits campus to mentor student journalists
By: Carley Hutchison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Award-winning journalist Cecilia Vega was on campus this past week, mentoring students, sharing her experiences, and giving advice. Vega spoke to students during classroom visits doing a Q&A interview, watching some of her past work, and discussing what goes into making an impactful story. “Getting to listen to…
Checkpoint Initiative works to educate Northwest Arkansas on opioid overdoses
By: Ashantey Allison and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Concerns about kratom use among college students have risen following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Kratom products were found at both scenes. According to the Mayo Clinic, Kratom is an addictive herbal extract that some people take to ease the symptoms of…
Arkansas 2026 Midterm Election Voting Guide
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— (UATV) There are four issues Arkansans will vote on in the upcoming election. Issue 1 is the Citizens Only Voting amendment. The proposed constitutional amendment would specify only U.S. citizens who meet existing voting requirements in Arkansas. Issue 2 would amend Article 2, Section 5, of the Arkansas Constitution. Current…