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Estimated storm damage to city property in the millions of dollars
ROGERS, Ark. — Officials say the price tag of the damage to city property in Rogers is in the millions. The Rogers Police Department said the estimated damage to parks and buildings is around $33.6 million. This does not include the cost of damages to private or business property in the city. The National Weather […]
At least 16 tornadoes reported in northern Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After an active weekend of severe weather in the Natural State, officials confirmed that at least 16 tornadoes impacted residents across the northern part of the state. The National Weather Service Little Rock is still conducting a damage survey in Rogers and has additional surveys...
Benton County tornado victims soon to receive help from Arkansas National Guard
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Update: Benton County has created a new website containing all information about reporting damage, removing debris, volunteering, community resources, or facility closures— click here for more details. Governor Sarah Sanders has authorized "two Arkansas Army National Guardsmen" to help Benton County tornado victims.
'The damage was unbelievable out here' | Rocky Branch community continues recovery efforts after severe storms
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rocky Branch community in Rogers suffered extensive damage as a result of Sunday’s storms. "The damage was unbelievable out here," Patti Logan, a resident of Rocky Branch said. "People don't really understand how bad it really was, but it has been the most devastating thing in my whole life I have ever seen."
Communities coming together to thank linemen working in Benton County after storm
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Just after multiple tornadoes struck Northwest Arkansas on May 26, upwards of 60,000 electric customers in Benton County alone were without power. Since then, linemen from across the country have gathered and are working tirelessly to make repairs and restore power to the thousands...
Hillcrest Towers mural project nearing completion
A new mural on a retaining wall near Hillcrest Towers is nearly finished. The project, designed by local artist Tina Oppenheimer, is located on an east-facing wall visible from School Avenue on the property at 1 N. School Ave. in Fayetteville. The mural depicts a sun rising over the grassy...
Northwest Arkansas park lands on National Register of Historic Places
MADISON COUNTY, Arkansas — A Northwest Arkansas park has recently landed a spot on the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. The Wharton Creek Roadside Park in Madison County was built around 1965 or 1966, according to a release from the service. It's one of several park...
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