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Fayetteville families build futures through Habitat for Humanity
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Affordable housing is one of Northwest Arkansas’s biggest challenges. Home prices have risen nearly 71 percent since 2019, leaving many families struggling to find a safe, stable place to live. Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas is working to change that one build at a time. The nonprofit…
A Local Food Pantry on the Nation-Wide SNAP Pause
By: Wisdom Harlan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As of Nov. 6, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps, have been paused for five days. Millions of Americans who rely on the program have gone without aid for almost a week, pushing food pantries and nonprofits nationwide to step up support. Life…
Furry pups on the hunt for a forever home
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Sammie Davies, a University of Arkansas senior, fosters her 10th dog with Big Paws of the Ozarks. Biggie, her last shelter dog, was fostered for one month until he found his forever home. Sammie, from Houston, Texas, grew up with a family dog that was adopted after being…
Trump re-endorses Sanders
By: Josh Droll FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — For the first time in his second term as president, President Donald Trump has endorsed Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas Governor as she begins her bid for re-election in 2026. President Trump announced his endorsement on Truth Social Monday night, adding that Sanders is “a very distinguished and…
10 Commandments installed around U of A campus
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas (U of A) started installing posters of the Ten Commandments around campus last week. The university is one of the first in the nation to mandate the installations, which are expected to last for the Fall 2025 semester. A bill introduced on March 11…
Fall Safety Tips: Staying Bear Aware in Arkansas
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —There have been two fatal bear attacks in Arkansas in the past month. These are the first reported in more than a century. As fall break nears and more people head outdoors, it is essential to stay prepared and bear aware while hiking or camping this season. The victims,…
XNA travels further than ever before with new expansion
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Traveling to Northwest Arkansas has now become easier. With a total of 27 nonstop flights on the route map, Northwest Arkansas National Airport has added the latest in direct flights for the community. The hub of NWA has continued to grow as the presence and impact of major…
Freedom of speech in action on campus
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Turning Point USA (TPUSA), affiliated at the University of Arkansas, held a memorial for late political activist, Charlie Kirk, Thursday, September 11. The peaceful event took place around 5 p.m. at the Greek Amphitheater, with Turning Point’s executive staff leading it. Students, faculty, and the Fayetteville community joined…
Charlie Kirk shot and killed at a Utah college campus Turning Point USA rally
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University shares 911 call of active shooter hoax on campus
By: Emma Manhire and Emma Rasmussen WARNING THIS CONTENT CAN BE TRIGGERING TO SOME, AS IT CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE ACTIVE SHOOTER THREAT ON CAMPUS. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas released the first call University Police received warning of a potential active shooter on campus. The call begins with the caller…