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Oklahoma woman killed in car crash
SPAVINAW, Okla. — An Oklahoma woman died on Thursday from injuries she received in a car crash where she was pinned for two hours, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Brenda Grace, 62, of Watts, was pronounced dead at the scene, the patrol reported. The driver of a second vehicle, Pakao Lee, 65, of Jay was flown by helicopter to St. John Medical Center in Tulsa where he was admitted in stable condition with external head injuries.
Centerton 20-year-old accused of killing his mother pleads not guilty
CENTERTON, Ark. — A Centerton man accused of stabbing and killing his mother has been formally charged and pleaded not guilty. In his arraignment on May 2, 20-year-old Kamron Williams pleaded not guilty to a charge of capital murder. Prosecutors told 5NEWS that the death penalty is still on...
River businesses reflect on flood impact
PINEVILLE, Mo. — For those who make their living on the river, the recent heavy rains have been both a blessing and a curse. It seems almost everybody was impacted in some way by this past weekend’s storms and floods, especially those who’ve built a business, on the water.
McDonald Co. towns to enhance accessibility with sidewalk improvements
MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced significant sidewalk improvements across four towns in McDonald County, set to begin the week of May 6. This infrastructure is aimed to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, ensuring safer and more accessible pedestrian pathways.
Downed tree takes out entire Missouri town’s power
NOEL, Mo. — The storms Friday morning brought down a tree near Noel, Missouri knocking out power to the entire town. Just before 10 a.m. Friday, the Noel Marshal’s Office and Noel Fire Department received a call about power lines down on Highway 90. First responders said the...
Walmart's new home office campus will have a 73,000-square-foot childcare center
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The new Walmart Home Office campus will soon debut a whopping 73,000-sq ft. on-site childcare center, the Bentonville-based company announced on Monday. The Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center is set to open its doors on May 6 as the largest childcare center in Northwest Arkansas, according to the announcement.
AI exit technology deployed at more than 120 Sam’s Club locations
Sam's Club rolled out new exit technology on April 30 that uses artificial intelligence and cameras to scan your receipt on the way out the door, eliminating the need for employees to check receipts at the door.
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