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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…
Local domestic abuse shelter to receive proceeds from International Women’s Day celebration
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—To celebrate International Women’s Day, Peace at Home Domestic Violence Shelter will receive proceeds from an upcoming International Women’s Day Celebration at JJ’s Live. The event aims not only to support survivors of domestic violence but also to raise awareness about the prevalence of such issues within the community. Established…
Super Tuesday: what does it mean?
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Voters in Arkansas joined several other states in casting their ballots on Super Tuesday, a pivotal day in the U.S. presidential primary process. Across the nation, states vote on presidential primaries, local legislation, and other caucuses. According to UofA Advanced Instructor of Journalism, Gina Shelton, local voters are…
HPER undergoing $24m renovation this summer
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) building at the University of Arkansas is set to undergo significant renovations aimed at modernizing the facility and enhancing its functionality for students and faculty. University Recreation announced the $24 million renovation on Thursday, focusing on a massive infrastructure change on…
Congressman Steve Womack faces State Senator Clint Penzo in the Republican primary
Two Republican candidates, Congressman Steve Womack and State Senator Clint Penzo, are vying to fill the seat representing the third congressional district in Arkansas. Sen. Penzo representing the 31st district looks to replace Congressman Womack with a more conservative approach. “52% of the time he votes with the republicans and 48% of the time he…
Early voting: What to know and where to go
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – February 20 marks the first day of the early voting period for the March primaries. During this time, people who are registered to vote in the state of Arkansas can go to their local polling location to vote anytime between now and March 5. Washington Country Election Commission Executive Director Jennifer…
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture releases new nectarine variant
By: Collin Anderson CLARKSVILLE, Ark (UATV) – The Ozark Mango™ was released by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program. This is the seventh nectarine introduced by the program. It was first selected in the program in 1997, but was not released until recently due to its close similarity to Bradley, another nectarine released by the program.…