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Accident on I-49 near Exit 83 in Rogers backs up nearly 3 miles of traffic
ROGERS, Ark. — An accident on I-49 near Exit 83 in Rogers backed up southbound traffic up to Exit 86 on April 24 around 12:15 p.m. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has not reported any injuries. However, emergency crews responded to the scene. ARDOT said the accident was...
6 Northwest Arkansas bars to visit when you want to class it up, including Undercroft and Tower Bar
We love a good pub or dive bar, but Northwest Arkansas is also home to some elevated spots where you can treat yourself. Here are our favorite NWA bars where you can grab a specialty cocktail or maybe take a date.And of course, most upscale restaurants in town have their own bars that also make for a nice night out.UndercroftThe vibe: Speakeasy. It's in the basement of a downtown Bentonville favorite, The Preacher's Son, and you'd only know it by the subtle "Bar" sign on the side of the building.The intrigue: Watch for themes, like a complete holiday transformation, Miracle...
Manner of death released in case of ER doctor's body found in Beaver Lake
CASSVILLE, Mo. — Nearly a year after the body of a Missouri ER doctor was found in Beaver Lake and questions arose surrounding the nature of his death, authorities were able to confirm what led to his death. On April 22, 2024, the Benton County Coroner's Office confirmed that...
Bentonville welcomes its first female K9 handler in its history
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The City of Bentonville is not only welcoming a new K9, but its also highlighting an officer making history. In a social media post, the city shared its newest Bentonville Police Department K9, Hugo. The city is also celebrating Officer Kodee Powell who marks the police department's first female K9 officer.
Walmart’s new corporate campus in Bentonville will include Wright’s Barbecue restaurant
Arkansas restaurant chain Wright’s Barbecue will have a new location incorporated into the Walmart corporate campus under construction in Bentonville. Cindi Marsiglio, Walmart’s senior vice president for corporate real estate, announced the news in an online video discussing the culinary aspects of the new 350-acre campus. “Your barbecue...
Super Weather Kid: John Harrington
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Meet our Super Weather Kid, John Harrington. John is 10 years old and lives in Bella Vista. He goes to school at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School. He enjoys weather, drones and LEGOs. Get to know John and watch him give the seven-day forecast in the videos above.
Springdale man named Arkansas Living Treasure 2024 for traditional Marshallese canoe 'korkor' craftsmanship
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Springdale-based canoe maker who received the state's highest craftsman award says he is dedicated to carrying on his heritage, culture, and history through master craftsmanship. Liton Beasa, a traditional canoe maker living in Springdale, was chosen as the 2024 Arkansas Living Treasure during the James...
Here are the Walmart AMP's new traffic and parking suggestions ahead of it's summer lineup
ROGERS, Ark. — As the summer concert lineup begins at the Walmart AMP, officials with the venue want to make sure concertgoers are aware of some changes taking place ahead of their favorite shows. Anyone nearby with a driver's license will know Rogers and Bentonville are not strangers to...
Artist honors veterans with a patriotic mural in Pineville
PINEVILLE, Mo. — Work is continuing on a new mural in McDonald County. Local artist Sheena Standingbear has been working on a patriotic-themed painting, in Pineville, on the side of American Legion Post 392 for four days now. It’s going to be a depiction of a bald eagle landing...
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