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Extensive test finds 5 tornado sirens with malfunctions in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — According to the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD), a comprehensive test of the city's tornado sirens, found five of the 31 sirens with malfunctions. The extensive test, held on April 17, resulted in the sirens being partially defective or not working at all. Officials said the siren at Riley Farms was found to be defective but was fixed "on-site after clearing a carbon build-up."
Crews work to repair water main break in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The City of Fort Smith Water Utilities Department responded to the corner of Rogers Avenue and Waldron Road for a water main break. Officials said customers in that area "may experience low water pressure" as crews work on the issue. While they work on this,...
Weather Blog: Severe Weather Possible This Afternoon
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Severe weather potential continues to increase for early this afternoon into the evening hours across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, as a powerful cold front swings through the area. Very large hail, damaging winds and even a low-end tornado threat exists with the strongest storms. Latest Severe Weather Risk & […]
Police: Fort Smith 43-year-old reported missing
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD), as well as friends and family, are searching for 43-year-old Jennifer Gould, who was last seen on April 18 near the 800 block of South A Street. FSPD asks anybody with information about Gould to contact them at (479)...
Deadly wrong-way crash sends car over barrier, plummeting 100 feet below I-40
OKLAHOMA CITY — A woman died after a wrong-way crash Saturday morning sent her car over the Fort Smith junction near the Oklahoma River. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers said it was completely dark when a wrong-way driver crashed into 35-year-old T'Aundra Washington and her boyfriend. Their car was launched over the barrier wall at the junction, falling 100 feet below the interstate.
Lockheed Martin looking to hire workers for new facility at 188th Wing Air Force Base
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Hundreds of people piled into a recruiting event in Fort Smith in hopes of getting a new job at the 188th Air Force Base. Lockheed Martin interviewed more than 80 job openings for candidates who met basic qualifications for the open roles, such as F-35 Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft and Support Systems IT, Quality & Safety Support, Supply & Support Equipment, and Security, on April 16.
Fort Smith firefighter retires after almost 32 years of service
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Fire Department announced the retirement of one of its members. Battalion Chief, Stanley Cole has retired after dedicating nearly 32 years of service to the Fort Smith community. "Thank you, Stanley, for nearly 32 years of dedicated service to the citizens of...
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