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Aquatic center bond passes narrowly
By: Hope Durkee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The city of Fayetteville proposed nine bond issues on the ballot of the recent election. While all of them passed, Bond #8, which proposed the building of an aquatic center, provided the closest result—50.71% to 49.29%. The project will be funded through the city’s existing one-cent sales tax,…
Saint Thomas Aquinas Church completion
By Cameron Green FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Saint Thomas Aquinas University Parish is complete following multiple years of construction. The estimated cost for the church was nearly $15 million dollars according to their release. Fundraising began in 2021 and the previous church was decommissioned in 2023. The church now has many new amenities for…
Dalmatians are teaching local schools fire safety
By: Sofia Galvan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Fire Department has four Dalmatians, and during Fire Prevention Month, they have a very important job. The Fayetteville Fire Department and its Dalmatians visit almost every school in Fayetteville each October to teach kids the importance of fire safety in a memorable way. The impact of…
Endometrosis Awareness Month
By: Sammi Montgomery FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — March not only celebrates Women’s History Month, but raises awareness for endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that is often misunderstood, even by patients who experience it. Awareness of the disease reduces stigma, educates the public about the seriousness of the disease, and supports research efforts. Endometriosis affects one…
Recent political activity across Northwest Arkansas
By: Jack Roach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Recent events have spurred protests, demonstrations, and even local political organizations to rebrand and remove themselves from their national counterparts. Between the war in the Middle East, the developments around the Epstein files, and the Turning Point USA partnership in Arkansas, there is plenty for the public to…
New rules bring a new era to the transfer portal
By: Raegan Skarda FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is restructuring the college football transfer portal. The new rules are limiting players to a single 15-day window each January, running from Jan. 2 to Jan. 15, to enter the portal, replacing multiple transfer periods that previously took place throughout the year. …
Hogs make history this weekend with SEC Championship win
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team made history this weekend. The Hogs are now Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament champions as of March 15, 2026. The Hogs beat Vanderbilt 86-75 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday afternoon. This is the hogs first SEC championship win for the program,…
University Wellness Club Prepares Students for Safe Spring Break
By: Harper Buck FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – With spring break just around the corner, the University Wellness Club hosted a spring festival for students on campus. The event aimed to provide resources and information to help students enjoy a safe and fun break. The festival featured booths highlighting local activities around Fayetteville, from outdoor recreation…
University of Arkansas Chapter Disaffiliates From Turning Point USA
By: Harper Buck FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A student organization at the University of Arkansas has cut ties with its national affiliation. The campus chapter of Turning Point USA announced it is no longer associated with the national organization. The group shared the decision in a statement posted to its Instagram account. The announcement follows…
Fayetteville Fans Gear Up for Razorbacks’ March Madness Run
By: Harper Buck FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Fans in Fayetteville are gearing up for another appearance by the Arkansas Razorbacks in the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament as the team begins its postseason run this week. The Razorbacks will tip off their March Madness journey Thursday at 3:25 p.m. Arkansas enters the tournament as…