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Sbarro Files for Bankruptcy
A international Italian food chain has filed for bankruptcy. Sbarro recently closed 180 of their stores with 50 more expected to close soon. This does not affect the Sbarro in the Northwest Arkansas Mall but the locations in Little Rock and Texarkana will be closing. This is the second time in three years Sbarro has…
Former State Treasurer Found Guilty
Former State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been found guilty. She is guilty of 6 counts of extortion, 1 count of attempted extortion, and 7 counts of bribery. Shoffner received $36,000 from Broker Steele Stephens to direct business to St. Bernard Financial Services. The jury heard closing arguments this afternoon.
UAPD Investigating Possible Rape
A member of a fraternity on campus is being investigated for a possible rape. According to UAPD this occurred between 1:45-1:51 Sunday morning at the Sigma Nu house. UAPD has not released any names at this time. We will keep you updated as this story develops.
UofA Weekend Crime Report
In your weekend campus crime report: UAPD arrested one person for trespassing in the HPER building, and one student was arrested in Pomfret Hall for criminal mischief and minor in possession of alcohol. A student also reported a video game disc was stolen from the technology center in the Union. This is the second video…
Rogers Police Searching for Sex Offender
Rogers Police are asking for the public’s help in the search for a convicted sex offender. Luke Williamson was found guilty of second degree sexual assault back in 2013. He changed his address and didn’t tell police, so a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Williamson is described as 5’7, about 155 pounds, with brown eyes…
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.
Sex Offender Arrested Again for Sexual Assault
A sex offender is behind bars tonight after admitting to having sex with an teenager. According to Fayetteville Police, the 15-year-girl was staying at Motel 6 with Jimmie Capehart after she went missing from her Fayetteville home. Capehart admitted he had sex with the girl 10-times before and after he knew she was only underage. He is being…
ASG Passes Weather-Related Bill
After only two buses could run because of bad road conditions earlier this week, ASG leaders are now in action. President Bo Renner worked with the Senate to write legislation to solve the bus route availability problem. Many students rely on the bus to get to and from campus. The passed resolution urges the Inclement Weather Committee…
Armed Robbers on Loose in Fayetteville
Three armed robbers are on the lose tonight. According to Fayetteville Police Department Sergeant Craig Stout, Police got a call this afternoon from the victim at the Lakeside Village apartments. The man encountered the three robbers while walking home. The victim was held at gun point by a Hispanic man with tiger stripes and hook tattoos on…
New Advising Opportunities for Students in Maple Hill
Fulbright students living in Maple Hill have an opportunity to get advising a little closer to home. Housing has partnered with Fulbright Advising to provide walk-in advising appointments in Maple Hill. So far, only students who live in Maple Hill will be allowed to use this service. They hope students will use it not only for…