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Northeast Arkansas student wins congressional art competition
HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas student is heading to Washington D.C., where her artwork will hang in the nation’s capitol. In a first for Highland High School, Freshman Amara Miles’ art piece “Flowers for You” will hang in the United States Congressional Building in Washington D.C. after winning Congressman Rick Crawford’s competition.
Mules finish last home game victorious
The Poplar Bluff Mules aimed to close out their final home game of the season on a high note against an area opponent. Kolby Greenwall’s big day at the plate propels the Mules past the Doniphan Dons 16-6 on Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field Poplar Bluff High School. Greenwall...
Koshkonong dog breeder charged with 39 counts of intentional improper animal shelter space, ventilation
Patricia Rockstroh, a dog breeder in the town of Koshkonong, doing business as Penny Lane Cocker Spaniels, has been charged with a combined total of 39 counts of the misdemeanor charges of “intentional improper animal shelter space,” and “intentional improper shelter ventilation,” according to information provided on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.
40 charges filed against Jefferson Co. Cocker Spaniel dog breeder, dogs surrendered
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Forty misdemeanor charges were filed Friday against a dog breeder in the Jefferson County for failing to provide proper shelter and ventilation to more than a dozen dogs. Patricia Rockstroh, owner of Penny Lane Cocker Spaniels, in the Town of Koshkonong, is accused of 20 counts...
Baseball Game Preview: Willow Springs Leaves Home
The Willow Springs Bears will head out on the road to take on the Thayer Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. Willow Springs is coming in off a wild two-game stretch:...
High school senior signs with local county jail as new detention officer
HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas school district held an academic and trade signing day recently for their students heading into the next chapter of their lives. One student didn’t sign with a school at the Highland School District, but rather the local county jail. High School Senior...
Rising rivers a sign that St. Louis region no longer in a drought
ST. LOUIS – There’s been significant improvement in the drought situation. River levels have increased, and now minor flooding is occurring along many of our rivers. Drought conditions have improved area-wide. As of a month ago, the St. Louis metro area was in a moderate drought, with part of the region in a severe drought.
Investigation begins into attempted theft of horse
EVENING SHADE, Ark. (KAIT) - For the third time in the past month, a new investigation regarding the death or theft of an animal has been opened in Sharp County. Around April 30, John Kunkel found one of his goats beheaded on his farm on Simstown Road north of Evening Shade.
Pocahontas officers receive LifeVac devices
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - Pocahontas police now have a way to save people who are choking. The mayor’s office announced Wednesday that the police department gave every full-time officer LifeVac choking rescue devices. “The devices are designed to help clear a person’s airway when choking on a foreign object,...
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