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UPDATE: Gov. Hutchinson declares 9 additional counties as disaster areas; 21 total
Update: Tuesday, December 29 5:40 PM LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued disaster declarations for nine additional counties. These counties include: Baxter, Chicot, Crawford, Jackson, Jefferson, Little River, Mario, Montgomery and Sebastian. As damage assessments continue, additional counties may be added. Original Story: December 28 5:32 PM LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Asa Hutchinson…
Rape Reported at Phi Delta Theta House
The University of Arkansas Police Department is investigating a report of acquaintance rape at the Phi Delta Theta House on campus. The alleged incident occurred Friday December 12. The report was filed last Friday December 18, one week later. According to UAPD, the “victim is considering her options.” In November, no charges were filed after…
La Perspectiva Latina 11-11-2015
The Diversity Committee in the Department of Journalism created La Perspectiva Latina, a Spanish TV show focusing on the issues impacting the large Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas. Spanish speaking students from Mexico, Central America, and South America have come together to produce the program, which airs once a month on UATV. Check out this…
One Man Uses Pilot License to Help Those in Need
By: Reagan Barton and Alexandra Blacutt After several years of not having the time or resources to become a pilot, this man now has the time and money to help people in need by being an Angel Flight pilot. ”I saw it advertised one time and thought I could maybe help a little…
Rape Reported at Pi Kappa Alpha House
An acquaintance rape was reported early last Friday morning at the Pi Kappa Alpha House. According to the University of Arkansas Police Department, the reported incident happened around 1:45 a.m. The alleged victim is an 18 year-old female student and has asked that no criminal charges be filed. Although she has not filed charges, the case…
Number of Homeless at Salvation Army to Double
As temperatures drop in winter months, often below freezing, the Salvation Army will begin opening the doors of their emergency shelters to the 2,462 homeless of Northwest Arkansas. Not only do the regular beds at the Salvation Army fill up, but workers convert “activity rooms” into places so more people can stay at the…
U of A Grads to Business Owners
Graduation is approaching for seniors and many are applying for jobs and setting up interviews. Jack and Gabe, two graduates of the U of A, and COO’s of MyPhones Unlimited started their small business out of their frat house her at the university and are showing how an venture idea can turn into a reality. “I…
Student Hit by Car on Campus
A University of Arkansas student was hit by a car today on Razorback Road while in a crosswalk. The student was transported to Washington Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to UAPD, the driver of the car hit the breaks but did not stop in time and the student heard tires slide before getting…
Web Exclusive: Uncut Interview with Chancellor Ferritor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — UATV’s Cassie Schirm sat down earlier today with University of Arkansas Chancellor Dan Ferritor regarding recent events at the University of Missouri. Ferritor also released a statement to students today saying “Everyone on the University of Arkansas campus community should also stop to look at where we are, as a campus and as…
BREAKING: Plane Crashes on MLK
By Megan Bedenikovic A small, private plane crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It went down around 9:45 this morning. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, it was traveling from Bentonville to Waco, Texas. The plane experienced oil pressure problems and had to take a emergency landing. The pilot deployed the emergency parachute and the plane crashed…