One arrested after Springdale hit and run injures student, police say
SPD confirmed the crash happened near Lakeside Junior High and left the unnamed student with non-life-threatening injuries.
Van Buren County officials say child exploitation cases are rising
Officials in Van Buren County are warning the community of a rise in child exploitation cases, noting they've seen an uptick ...
Deadline approaching for Arkansas to spend millions in COVID relief money
The state must decide what to do with nearly $77 million by the end of 2024 and pay out the money by the end of 2026. Here's ...
Rogers eye doctor accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
The complaint said Dr. Baker had encounters with the patient that "left her traumatized and confused, resulting in extreme ...
Fort Smith Chief of Police addresses rash of crashes, calls for safety improvements
The numerous deaths and injuries prompted Baker to call on the community, saying that FSPD's enforcement and education can ...
Arkansas awarded $1.8M to integrate mental health & substance use disorder treatment into primary care
Biden-Harris Administration awarded the state $1.8 million to work to integrate mental health and substance use disorder ...
2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station
Two American astronauts have inadvertently been aboard the space station for much of the Russians' record-setting stay.
Summer heat returns | What should you expect?
Heat is building back in, and heat index values are getting back into the triple-digits. Relief is on the way by the end of ...
There is no evidence of schools performing surgeries to change students’ gender
Former President Donald Trump has falsely claimed multiple times on the campaign trail that public schools are performing ...
Miracle League NWA to hosts Burger Competition fundraiser this weekend
Proceeds from the event go toward supporting the nonprofit baseball league for kids with intellectual and physical ...
Arrest made in Fort Smith hit-and-run that injured elderly woman
The crash left her with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken arm, a broken leg, and broken ankles, among other injuries.
Van Buren Police Department installs new 'soft' interview room
VAN BUREN, Ark. — The Van Buren Police Department has opened a new soft interview room, meant to provide victims of trauma a place that's comfortable and safe.