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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…
U.S. Supreme Court questions Florida and Texas social media laws
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United States Supreme Court examined two cases on Monday that have the potential to change internet censorship. Both cases reviewed regarded what Americans can see on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Both Texas and Florida have laws regarding the regulation of how…
Leading Provider of Scholarship for Women
By: Phoebe Harris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Miss America Competition began on the boardwalk of Atlantic City in 1921. Since 1921, Miss America has been one of the country’s most recognizable household names, and the organization serves as the number one provider of scholarship assistance for young women in the nation. The 2023…
Community Rallies For Palestine Peace March
By: Drew Chamberlain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Northwest Arkansas residents gathered in Fayetteville to march and protest the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza, demanding Arkansas’ cease funding to Israel. The Arkansas Anti-War Alliance and NWA for Palestine orchestrated the march to demand a cease-fire in Gaza in the interest of millions of bystanders, including women, children, and civilian males. …
FEMA Disaster declaration for Arkansas approved
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency has made federal disaster assistance available to Arkansas. President Joe Biden approved the declaration Nov. 14. In June, catastrophic tornadoes struck across the state. Counties of Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke and Poinsett, were of the most affected. According to a news release,…