Another Fayetteville Police Officer has been fired. Former officer David Nguyen’s termination is linked to Jamison Stiles, who was fired and charged with rape. Documents obtained from Fayetteville PD say that a woman told Nguyen she had been sexually assaulted by former officer Stiles, but he did not report this to supervisors until questioned about it.

Earlier tonight, students attended a panel discussion about the Affordable Care Act as the final event of the ASG Health Week. Dr. Hershey Garner, state representatives Charlie Collins and Greg Leding were the panelists for Obamacare and what it means for college students. ASG Chief of Staff Autumn Lewis says this year’s events were designed to help…

The Winter Olympics in Sochi are underway today before tomorrow’s official opening ceremony. Athletes competed in qualifying events. Competitors are not only worried about winning they are also focused on their security. Federal officials temporarily banned all liquids, gels, aerosols and powders on carry-on luggage on flights between the U-S and Russia. A law enforcement officer says the threat…

The U of A will be celebrating Black History Month with a series of events and celebrations. The Black Graduate Student Association will sponsor the 3rd-annual graduate and professional student conference starting tomorrow through February 9th. On the 14th, University Programs will present Loston Harris, Jazz Trio in the Arkansas Union Ballroom at 8-pm. Chartwell’s will hold a drawing in…

The Arkansas Department of Health says the number of flu deaths this year has risen to 39. The A-D-H says the flu is causing severe illness and death in adults between the ages of 25 and 64.Of this age group, 27 people have died. The A-D-H says this year’s numbers are on track to tie last year’s…

Earlier this morning Fayetteville Police received a call involving a shooting. The incident took place on South Garland Road around 10 o’clock last night. According to the victim, two people entered his home and then a fight broke out. The fight ended when the victim recieved a gun shot wound to the leg.  Fayetteville Police have yet…

Some Northwest Arkansas students will finally return to school tomorrow after almost a week of cancelled classes. School officials stated that schools will be open tomorrow with a limited bus service due to the winter weather. But some schools will still be closed.  Several school districts are trying to figure out when they will make up the missed days.

The US Department of Labor announced that it will be giving the state of Arkansas a National Emergency Grant. The grant will help aid Arkansas clean up efforts after last December’s winter storm. The grant is worth more than $1.5 million and was awarded to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services. The funds will be…

Not only is Fayetteville receiving recognition for its compassion but its also getting praise for its drug abuse prevention. The Northwest Arkansas town, along with three other cities across the country, has won grants from the United States Conference of Mayors. The awards were given to cities that showed outstanding initiative in preventing prescription drug…