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Olympic Day 13 Update
Today had its ups and downs for the US Team, as they are hurdling towards the final events of the Sochi Games with a strong medal count lead. The USA’s Maddie Bowman won gold in the Women’s Ski Halfpipe, winning the first American gold in the event. Bowman, who won with a score of 89 points,…
Possible New Routes For Ozark Regional Transit
The Ozark Regional Transit is developing a plan to change routes in Fayetteville. Transit officials say they are looking to split routes 40 and 41 in half. New areas that could be served include the Hillcrest Towers, Washington County Jail, and Hill Place Apartments. A public input meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 25th at the Fayetteville Public Library beginning…
High Winds Cause Flight Delays
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is experiencing delays due to windy conditions. XNA Spokesman Charles Butcher says the extremely high wind speed is making it difficult for planes to leave the airport’s only runway. A few flights were cancelled this morning and a majority of flights were delayed throughout the day. As the wind lets up, flights…
Fort Smith Police Looking for Stabbing Suspect
Fort Smith Police are currently searching for a man wanted for a stabbing that took place Tuesday evening. The stabbing happened around 8 Tuesday night at a Fort Smith residence. Police say that Colby Austin Millsap stabbed Joesph Queen after an argument in bar earlier that day. Queen was then taken to a local hospital. Anyone with information regarding where Millsap…
No Charges for UofA Bus Driver
According to a police report released earlier today, the U of A transit bus driver who hit a seven-year-old-boy this weekend will NOT be facing charges. Police say the driver was going 10-miles-per-hour over the speed limit but say the main cause of the accident was the child running into the road. Michael Lewallen is in…
Body of Missing MO Girl Found
The body of a young girl was found this morning in Springfield Missouri. Police have not positively identified the body but they say they have a high degree of confidence that it is Hailey Owens. Hailey was taken from her neighbor’s yard around 5 Tuesday night while she was playing outside. 45 year old Craig Michael Wood was arrested this…
Former Athletic Director Pleads Not Guilty
Fayetteville’s former athletic director Barry Gebhart pleaded not guilty at his arraignment today in Benton County. Gebhart was arrested in October and is charged with stalking a child on the Internet and asking for sex from someone who he thought was a minor but was actually an undercover cop. The original date for the plea…
No Make Up Days Confirmed for Bentonville, So Far
Today information was released that Bentonville Public Schools had set their make up snow dates. However, they have not confirmed any make up dates yet. The Board of Education has voted to approve the dates that were released. But before it is official the staff members have to vote for them as well. The staff…
Walmart Loses Hundreds from Register Mistake
A Walmart in Rogers made an eight hundred fifty dollar mistake last week. The one dollar slot of a self checkout machine was accidentally loaded with ten dollar bills. Five customers noticed and came back to buy other things so they could get the extra money. Several people have been charged with theft.
Near Drugstore Headed to Fayetteville
A new pharmacy is coming to Fayetteville. CVS has put up “Coming Soon” signs at the corner of College and Township, and plans to move in where Day’s Inn Motel currently sits. CVS has agreed to build new sidewalks and add ten to fifteen feet of trees and landscaping as part of their move in.…