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…
Fayetteville Police: The Fayetteville Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating an armed robbery suspect. On Thursday, March 6, 2014, Fayetteville Police responded to 202 W. Sunbridge for a report of a robbery that had occurred in a neighboring apartment complex. The victim stated that he had been robbed at gunpoint by multiple subjects…
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…
Three armed robbers are on the lose tonight. According to Fayetteville Police Department Sergeant Craig Stout, Police got a call this afternoon from the victim at the Lakeside Village apartments. The man encountered the three robbers while walking home. The victim was held at gun point by a Hispanic man with tiger stripes and hook tattoos on…
Nearly 1,800 people have power now after being without it last night. A fire late last night shut off power to some Fayetteville Ozarks Electric customers. One of the protective devices on a box serving the general area came open. Crews restored power to around 1,100 people almost an hour after the fire started. But for…
Habitat for Humanity is showing Fayetteville that homes can be built greener. Habitat for Humanity partnered with U.S. Green Building Council to build the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design home. The certification means that this LEED home is energy efficient and the building process was environmentally responsible.
Two burns are planned for Lake Fayetteville in the upcoming weeks. They are scheduled to help with site preparation and to create a favorable environment for the lake’s native plants. The burns will cause some of the trails to be closed. The days of the burns will depend on the weather and the city’s burn…
Downtown Fayetteville will soon be brighter and more colorful. The annual Lights of the Ozarks parade will be held Saturday November 23rd. The parade will start as 6-p-m at the Fayetteville Public Library continuing down Mountain street and around the square. Holiday themed floats created by local organizations and businesses will be included. This year…
Author/Photographer: Ben Schmuck After six months of planning that started with a week long set of meetings between officials and 88 Fayetteville citizens the city has finally gotten the O.K. to begin the revamp of the Wedington Corridor. The City Council unanimously approved the plan and has the city putting it to action. Citizens should…