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National eating disorders awareness week
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – National Eating Disorder Awareness Week aims to bring attention to a critical condition and often misunderstood health crisis affecting millions of Americans. According to National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million people, will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. These disorders, which…
Expanding Access to IVF: How a New Executive Order Could Change Fertility Treatment
By: Emerson Burris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — For families struggling with infertility, in vitro fertilization, or IVF, can be a life-changing solution. But high costs and limited insurance coverage often put treatment out of reach. A newly signed executive order by former President Donald Trump aims to expand insurance coverage for IVF and make treatments…
Federal policy changes could impact diversity, equity, and inclusion
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Recent possible changes at the federal level regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are drawing attention at the state level. An executive order from the current administration aimed to end DEI programs, with claims that the former administration used “illegal and immoral discrimination programs going by the…
Bird flu outbreak causes egg prices to soar
By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—The impact of the ongoing bird flu outbreak is hitting Northwest Arkansas, sending egg prices soaring and putting strain on local suppliers and consumers. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has affected more than 157 million birds nationwide since it was first detected in U.S. poultry flocks in…
A pet parent’s guide to Halloween
By: Konner Marsh FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Halloween is fast approaching. With just 3 weeks left before the spookiest night of the year, it’s important to remember safety. One group that often gets overlooked during the holiday season is dogs. According to Nationwide Pet Insurance, veterinary practices see a 12% spike in calls and visits…
Major hurricane set to impact parts of Florida coast by Thursday
By: Joshua Wisel TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (UATV)- As Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecasted to impact parts of the state of Florida as a major hurricane by Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 41 of the 67 counties in the state. On Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared…
GM recalls nearly half a million vehicles due to safety issues with break fluid system
By: Joshua Wisel WASHINGTON (UATV)– General Motors filed documents with the National Traffic Safety Administration to initiate a safety recall that includes roughly 449,671 trucks and SUV’s. It’s estimated that 100% of the vehicles included have the highlighted defect in the recall. According to GM’s safety recall report, GM found an issue with certain 2023-24…
Alcohol safety on spring break
By: Cecilia Stanford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Spring break is coming up next week for University of Arkansas students, and with this break there are precautions that can be taken to stay safe. “Be smart, use common sense.” said UAPD Officer Ghesqiere. “Don’t overdrink if you’re going to make the decision to drink.” According to…
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…
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…