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Boston Marathon Updates
Two suspicious bags were left near the finish line of the Boston Marathon earlier this evening. A suspect is in custody and the bomb squad has detonated the backpacks. The marathon will take place April 19th. This year there is higher security due to the bombings of last year. While the nation was mourning, Boston bombing…
Fayetteville to Unveil New Emergency Alert System
The City of Fayetteville is launching a new alert system at a press conference this Friday at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lioneld Jordan will give details about the new Fayetteville alert system and how to sign up. It’s a free emergency alert service for Fayetteville residents, businesses, and people working or going to school in Fayetteville.…
University Programs to Host Comedian Rob Delaney
University Programs will host author and comedian Rob Delaney at 8 p.m. this Thursday in the Verizon Ballroom at the Union. Rob Delaney was named funniest person on Twitter by Comedy Central in 2012 and currently has more than a million followers. He published his first book, Rob Delaney: Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage, in November.…
Taxes Due Tomorrow
Everyone’s least favorite day of the year is fast approaching — taxes are due TOMORROW. But procrastinators, rejoice! If you don’t have time to file and the government owes you a refund, you won’t be penalized for filing late. And while it is safest to file by the deadline, there is some wiggle room for certain people.…
3 Dead After Shooting at Kansas Jewish Centers
Three people are dead after a shooting at two Jewish community centers in Overland Park, Kansas on Sunday. Police have arrested 73-year-old Frazier Glenn Cross for the attack. He is known for being an anti-Semetic and is a former member of the KKK. The shootings began just around 1 P.M. Sunday in the parking lot of a Jewish community…
UATV Wins Regional Awards
Here at UATV, we strive for excellence in bringing you news from campus and the Northwest Arkansas area. We are proud to announce that several of our stories and shows are up for the Society of Professional Journalists region 12 awards.The winners will be announced this weekend so be sure to tune in to UATV news on Monday Night…
Campaign Cracking Down on Texting and Driving
Fayetteville Police are cracking down on texting and driving as part of the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Campaign police are using a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on distracted drivers. States who applied were awarded $8 million in grants from the US Department of Transportation to support this and other campaigns designed to…
Possible Charges Linked with Threats
With the increase of threats in Northwest Arkansas schools, UATV looked into the possible charges behind bomb threats. In the state of Arkansas, if a student is caught making a threat, they could be arrested on suspicion of terroristic threatening, which is a Class D felony, and could be punished with up to 6 years in prison. Students caught making…
Authorities Searching for Answers in PA School Stabbing
Authorities are now trying to figure out why a 16-year-old went on a stabbing spree in a Pennsylvania high school yesterday. The FBI says they have searched the suspect’s home and have taken his and his parents’ computers and a cell phone as they look for a motive. 16 year old Alex Hribal stabbed 20 students and a security officer with…
Former Benton County Comptroller Being Investigated
Benton County police are investigating a former county comptroller after she was fired yesterday. Officials are questioning Sarah Wilson’s possible involvement in the investigation of former Head of Benton County’s Road Department, Scott Stober, who was arrested for misuse of funds last year. The investigation was reopened after a tip that Wilson and Stober were married.