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The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County celebrates Child Abuse Prevention Month
By: Alex Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. Strategic Partnerships Coordinator Peyton Stewman said The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County uses this month to not only spread awareness, but to make people more comfortable talking about the subject. “We want people to feel comfortable. It’s something that we…
Ozark Adaptive Sports Association: how a local paraplegic man devotes his life to helping others just like him
By: Autumn Klein SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) – One in three Arkansans currently live with a disability, according to the CDC. According to the United Spinal Association, only two adaptive sports programs exist in the state. That is why when Sean Kent moved to Arkansas in 2018, he made it a goal to make a change.…
Springdale all-star cheerleading gym prepares for most prestigious competition in America
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – One small town cheerleading squad won big this weekend at the NCA National Championship. All-star cheerleading teams from across the nation traveled to Dallas for the championship. The competition included the top teams across the U.S.. Infiniti Athletics in Springdale now holds that title after taking home first …
Department of Education Grades Schools
By: Ben Glodowski LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The State Department of Education released the report cards for its public schools from 2016-17. The department compiles data each year as part of the Arkansas Every Student Succeeds Act. The act took effect in 2015, and it assigns each public school in the state a score, which translates…
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.
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…
Har-Ber HS Placed on Lockdown
Har-Ber high school was placed on lockdown around 2 this afternoon after multiple people told school administrators that there was a 15-year-old girl with a gun on campus. The school was placed on alert status and teachers locked their doors but remained teaching. The 15-year-old girl was taken into custody for questioning. Several other students were questioned…