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Two Killed in Helicopter Crash Near Seattle Space Needle
(Seattle)–Two people died in a helicopter crash this morning after the chopper crashed near the Space Needle in Seattle. A news chopper was engulfed in flames moments after it crashed, killing two and sending a third victim to the hospital in critical condition, according to the Seattle Fire Department. Plumes of smoke engulfed the Space Needle…
Journalism Department Holding Online Auction
The Journalism Department is sponsoring its third annual online auction, called “Woo Bid Sooie.” The auction began Feb. 27 and will continue through March 31st. Money raised in the auction will support the student travel fund in the journalism department, for undergraduate and graduate students who want to go to attend professional conferences for different job opportunities.
Spring Break Transit Schedule
Parking and Traffic Regulations will be enforced during Spring Break. From March 22nd to March 29th Resident Reserved parking lots will be open for all permit types. Razorback Transit will run on a reduced schedule from March 24th to March 28th and the five reduced bus routes will start at 7 AM and end at 6 PM each day. The Razorback Transit will not be…
Weekend Crime Report
An unusual story tops your weekend crime report this week. On Saturday, two students reported that their license plates were stolen from their cars parked in lot 40-A. It was also a busy weekend for campus frat houses, at Phi Gamma Delta a student was arrested for public intox and a fake I.D., and a third degree…
Postseason Pigs
-by UATV Sports’ Tyler Woessner The six-year postseason drought is over. Arkansas (21-11) plays Indiana State (23-10) in the first round of the NIT at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Bud Walton Arena. The game will be televised by ESPN. Tickets are $15 for the public and $5 for U of A students. Arkansas head coach…
UAPD Investigation
University of Arkansas Police are investigating an incident that happened early Saturday morning. According to authorities, a female student was walking in the area of Lindell Avenue and Douglas Street around 4:30 a.m. when an unidentified man confronted her. Police say the man pulled the girl by her arm, trying to lead her away from…
Theft Rate Rising on Campus
Theft is on the rise on campus. According to police, last month there were 27 reported thefts at the U of A. Authorities say most of the crimes on campus are crimes of opportunity. Police say laptops, iPods and other electronics are the most common items stolen on campus. One helpful tip is to keep…
UAPD Offering Free Car Safety Checks
With Spring Break right around the corner, UAPD is offering students free vehicle safety checks. Car inspections will cover all outside car lights, turn signals, wiper blades, oil fluid, tire pressure and a horn check. UAPD is continuing the event after its successful turnout last year. Checks will be done at the police sub-station on the east side…
The Hometown Hogs
The Hometown Hogs – by UATV Sports’ Tyler Woessner With the college basketball season nearing its end, two Arkansas Razorback seniors have a few games left together. It’s been a long road together for the two, who played together even before college. I’m talking about guards Kikko Haydar and Fred Gulley, both from my alma mater…
Ukraine Interim Prime Minister Visits U.S.
Ukrainian interim Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenuk was in Washington, DC today to discuss Russian troops still occupying Crimea. Yatsenyuk first met with Secretary of State John Kerry before heading to the White House. He will go to New York on Thursday to address the United Nations Security Council as well as also meet with Congress,…