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Organizers in Arkansas ramp up efforts to gather signatures to get initiatives on November ballot
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Organizers throughout 5COUNTRY are utilizing the sunny weather, and outdoor events, to gather enough signatures for various petitions, in order to get the initiatives on the November ballot. Organizers have until July 5 to get this done. "Either the politicians are making the laws for us,...
Turn Around Don't Drown: Flood Advisory Active In Parts Of Green Country, Damage Reports From Strong Storm
A severe storm system that moved through several counties late Thursday night led to flooding, power outages and some reports of damage. The storms brought severe thunderstorm warnings to Cherokee, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Mayes and Rogers counties, which expired at midnight. News On 6 Storm Trackers captured some damage in...
When Christie “flipped” the switch
Jason Christie remembers the moment like it was yesterday. A calm afternoon on Oklahoma’s Stilwell City Lake, the 10-year-old angler witnessed a new-to-him fishing technique that literally changed his mindset. A truly transformative concept, this technique has played a huge role in the decorated Bassmaster Elite pro’s career. Impressive,...
Trailblazers' 'Movement May' encourages Arkansans to get outside and get active
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Throughout the month of May, a local nonprofit is challenging people to get active and take advantage of the many trails in the area. Trailblazers in Bentonville is debuting its 'Movement May' program in Benton and Washington Counties starting May 1. Anyone is invited to participate...
Two arrested after allegedly leading law enforcement on high-speed chase in Northwest Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. — A man and a woman were arrested in Rogers on April 24 after allegedly leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase in Northwest Arkansas. Justin Lee Larson was arrested and booked into the Benton County Jail for residential burglary, theft of property, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, robbery, fleeing, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He's being held on a $100,000 bond.
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