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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…
Falltoberfest returns to Fayetteville
By: Haley Frederking FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Falltoberfest returned to Dickson Street in Fayetteville Sunday afternoon for its fourth year. The free fall festival took over the Upper Ramble and seven blocks of Dickson Street from noon to 6 p.m., featuring local vendors, live music, food, art and activities for visitors of all ages. Live…
CDC Recommends Flu Shots Ahead of Flu Season
By: Carley Hutchison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Get ahead of flu season and start protecting yourself from the flu this year with a flu shot from Pat Walker Health Center. According to the CDC, flu viruses are constantly changing, and the vaccine composition is reviewed and modified each year to make it more effective. This…
U of A Moves Up a Spot in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
By: Carley Hutchison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas moved up one spot for public institutions in the latest version of U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The U of A has been ranked among the nation’s top 100 public universities for the past two years. From rank 103 in 2024…
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…
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…
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…