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XNA Connector Project
By: Jaxson Miller BENTONVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has broken ground on a $127.5 million project that will soon give travelers a faster, safer route to Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The groundbreaking ceremony took place at XNA’s short-term parking lot, where local and state officials gathered to mark the start…
Craft For a Cause partners with Peace at Home to support survivors
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Craft For A Cause, a Registered Student Organization at the University of Arkansas, is partnering with Peace at Home Family Shelter this semester to collect essential household items for families escaping domestic violence. The donation drive began Sept. 28 and runs through Nov. 28, with drop-off locations at…
Winter Weather caused Power Outages in Northwest Arkansas Region
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Northwest Arkansas Region has been hit with two winter storms since the start of the year that have affected residents’ homes and businesses. Severe winter storms come with many complications, including the loss of electricity. Vidi Qualls is a resident of Hindsville who lost…
Cost of Rent Increases in NWA
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Student living has become even more expensive for students at the University of Arkansas. Click below to hear about the rent increase from Jeff Cooperstein, Senior Research Associate at the Center for Business and Economic Research and Duke McLarty, Executive Director of NWA Workforce Housing Center. Along with…
NWA Center for Sexual Assault
By: Taylor Sheffield FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Associated Student Government partnered with the NWA center for sexual assault located in Springdale, Ark., that provided a safe space for adult survivors that have experienced sexual assault. ASG’s Deputy Director of safety Aidan Bhargava, said they want to make it known there are many resources for students.…
Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week Returns to Bentonville
By: Madison McClung FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Northwest Arkansas Spring Fashion week will take place this month. This showcases designers from across the state that will show off their talents. The event will be held at, Record in Bentonville. Various locations throughout downtown Bentonville will also host events. Fashion week takes place March 28 through the…
UATV Winter Weather Slideshow
Here are a few of the pictures from around town that our reporters have sent us. Email in your photos to uatv@uark.edu or tweet them to us @UATVOnline.