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Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs is getting a new location
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, a Dickson Street hotdog stand established in 2008, is expanding to a second location. The owner of Yancey’s, Cody Yancey, is a University of Arkansas alumni and army veteran. Along with hotdogs Yancey’s also offers a safe place to anyone on Dickson. Cody is…
Plane Crash in Washington County Leaves One Dead
by Samson Tamijani PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. — A small plane crash left one dead Monday evening, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The office’s Facebook page posted a news release Tuesday afternoon detailing the events of the crash. “On September 23, 2019 at 8:43 p.m. the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call…
Army 6,500 Soldiers Short of Recruitment Goal
by Drew Smith The nation’s largest military branch missed its recruitment quota last year for the first time since 2005, during the height of the Iraq War. In 2018, the Army fell 6,500 soldiers short. Twenty years ago, more than ten counties in Arkansas ranked in the top 500 for Army recruits, but last year,…
Students Will Lose Financial Support if Trump’s Plan Passes
By: Katherine Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – President Trump revealed a new proposal in his spending plan on Monday. The budget is set to eliminate subsidized loans for students and cut back on income-driven payment plans. In addition, federal work study financing will decrease and there is no intention on keeping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness…
BREAKING: Maya Angelou cancels event at Fayetteville Public Library
An Evening with Maya Angelou has been canceled due the author’s health. The event will not be rescheduled. Dr. Angelou issued this statement in regards to missing the FPL appearance: Dear Fayetteville Public Library, Arkansas Family and Friends, I am profoundly saddened that I am unable to be with you on Friday, April 11, 2014. I…
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…
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…
Fayetteville Police Investigating Shooting
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…
Springdale Police Investigating Homicide
According to Springdale Police: On March 7, 2014, just after midnight, the Springdale Police Department responded to 3547 Loblolly in reference to a welfare check. Dispatch received a call from a friend stating that 36 year old Scott Rocha was threatening suicide. Officers arrived, but no one would answer the door. Upon looking into the…