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Police Warn of Possible Phone Scam
Fayetteville Police are warning drivers about a traffic ticket scam. Police are getting complaints from people who received phones calls from a person claiming to be from the Arkansas Department of Traffic and Warrants. The scammer says the victim has a warrant out for their arrest for an unpaid ticket they received from a traffic camera. They’re…
Expansion Approved for Rupple Road
Good news for drivers who live near Wedington. Rupple Road will expand into a four lane cross-section between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Wedington Drive. The Fayetteville City Council approved the extension of Rupple Road to Martin Luther King Boulevard in an 8-0 vote Tuesday night making it easier for drivers to access businesses located…
Bentonville After School Shuttle Up in the Air
Students in Bentonville could be at a loss for transportation. The district currently shuttles about 500 students to three different Boys and Girls Clubs for an after school program every day. The board is looking at cutting the funding for this program and parents are worried. This service costs the school district about $1.25 per…
Volunteers Needed for World’s Largest Baby Shower
The March of Dimes is asking for volunteers to help at the world’s largest baby shower. This event will be Saturday, March 28th. Volunteers are needed to help run the booths, fashion show, and other events. The March of Dimes mission is to help moms have full term pregnancies and for all babies to start healthier lives.
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…
Former State Treasurer Found Guilty
Former State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been found guilty. She is guilty of 6 counts of extortion, 1 count of attempted extortion, and 7 counts of bribery. Shoffner received $36,000 from Broker Steele Stephens to direct business to St. Bernard Financial Services. The jury heard closing arguments this afternoon.
Shields Named Dean of Fulbright College
Todd Shields has been named dean of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, effective March 24. Shields currently serves as dean of the university’s Graduate School and International Education and has been interim dean of Fulbright College since Aug. 1, 2013. Shields earned a master’s degree and doctorate…
Rogers Police Searching for Sex Offender
Rogers Police are asking for the public’s help in the search for a convicted sex offender. Luke Williamson was found guilty of second degree sexual assault back in 2013. He changed his address and didn’t tell police, so a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Williamson is described as 5’7, about 155 pounds, with brown eyes…
New Information on Springdale Deadly Shooting
New information tonight on a shooting in Springdale. According to police, Scott Rocha is accused of shooting and killing his mother at their home Friday. Authorities say that after the shooting Rocha walked to a nearby liquor store to buy beer. He faces charges of capital murder and tampering with evidence. Rocha claims the shooting was an accident.
Sex Offender Arrested Again for Sexual Assault
A sex offender is behind bars tonight after admitting to having sex with an teenager. According to Fayetteville Police, the 15-year-girl was staying at Motel 6 with Jimmie Capehart after she went missing from her Fayetteville home. Capehart admitted he had sex with the girl 10-times before and after he knew she was only underage. He is being…