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UofA Weekend Crime Report
It was another busy weekend for UAPD. A total of eight people were arrested, with alcohol offenses topping the charts. One student was arrested at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house for minor in possession of alcohol, fleeing, resisting arrest, and a fake I.D. Two thefts were also reported, both cases are still active.
DWI Arrests Drop in Northwest Arkansas
Drunk driving arrests are down in Northwest Arkansas. In the past five years, the number of DWI arrests has dropped by 19% in the four largest cities. Officials don’t know the reason for this decrease yet. Arkansas also ranks below the national average for fatal accidents involving alcohol.
Make-Up Days Scheduled for Fayetteville Public Schools
Fayetteville Public Schools have revised their school calendars to make-up for the lost snow days. A waiver from the Arkansas Department of Education will allow schools to have class on Memorial Day and Saturday, May 3rd. Students will be out of school on Friday, June 6th ONLY if no more days are missed due to inclement weather. Fayetteville Public Schools have…
Olympic Day 13 Update
Today had its ups and downs for the US Team, as they are hurdling towards the final events of the Sochi Games with a strong medal count lead. The USA’s Maddie Bowman won gold in the Women’s Ski Halfpipe, winning the first American gold in the event. Bowman, who won with a score of 89 points,…
Possible New Routes For Ozark Regional Transit
The Ozark Regional Transit is developing a plan to change routes in Fayetteville. Transit officials say they are looking to split routes 40 and 41 in half. New areas that could be served include the Hillcrest Towers, Washington County Jail, and Hill Place Apartments. A public input meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 25th at the Fayetteville Public Library beginning…
High Winds Cause Flight Delays
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is experiencing delays due to windy conditions. XNA Spokesman Charles Butcher says the extremely high wind speed is making it difficult for planes to leave the airport’s only runway. A few flights were cancelled this morning and a majority of flights were delayed throughout the day. As the wind lets up, flights…
Fort Smith Police Looking for Stabbing Suspect
Fort Smith Police are currently searching for a man wanted for a stabbing that took place Tuesday evening. The stabbing happened around 8 Tuesday night at a Fort Smith residence. Police say that Colby Austin Millsap stabbed Joesph Queen after an argument in bar earlier that day. Queen was then taken to a local hospital. Anyone with information regarding where Millsap…
No Charges for UofA Bus Driver
According to a police report released earlier today, the U of A transit bus driver who hit a seven-year-old-boy this weekend will NOT be facing charges. Police say the driver was going 10-miles-per-hour over the speed limit but say the main cause of the accident was the child running into the road. Michael Lewallen is in…
Body of Missing MO Girl Found
The body of a young girl was found this morning in Springfield Missouri. Police have not positively identified the body but they say they have a high degree of confidence that it is Hailey Owens. Hailey was taken from her neighbor’s yard around 5 Tuesday night while she was playing outside. 45 year old Craig Michael Wood was arrested this…
South Carolina Preview
South Carolina Preview -by UATVSports’ Tyler Woessner Up next for the Arkansas Razorback men’s basketball team is a matchup against South Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night in Bud Walton Arena. The Gamecocks come into the game tied for last place in the Southeastern Conference, but the Razorbacks should not take this team lightly. South…