NWAonline stories: Bentonville

Tim Robinson, Phat Tire Bike Shop co-owner, will speak to teens during the Leaders of Bentonville series at the library Thursday.

An Ardis Ann Middle School teacher has been suspended pending an investigation by law enforcement officials, according to a School District official.

Benton County officials voted to support rural ambulance service Thursday, but left open how to pay for the service.

Bentonville voters want more attention paid to public education, protecting the business climate and better funding for NorthWest Arkansas Community College, said Leah Williams, a City Council member who announced her candidacy for state representative Thursday.

Deputies shot a man early Thursday morning after they were called to a domestic disturbance, said Keshia Guyll, spokeswoman for the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

A Bentonville man will not be tried this month in connection with charges accusing him of killing his wife.

4th Judicial District Drug Task Force Connor Smith, 21, of 4049 Wooded Hollow Drive in Fayetteville was arrested Thursday in connection with felony manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. He was in the Washington County Detention Center without bond Friday.

Parents in the Bentonville School District with a child who will be 5 by Aug. 1 may register online for kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year. The early registration period ends at 3 p.m. Friday.

The number of dogs city Animal Control has taken to the Rogers Animal Shelter has decreased by 30 percent during the last three years, according to city numbers.

The newly created Northwest Arkansas Technology Council will assist small businesses in the city and eventually become a resource for the region, organizers said.

A Siloam Springs man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he failed to abide by laws concerning registered sex oft enders.

A Bentonville man’s capital murder has been moved to April.

Benton County’s justices of the peace seem content to leave their pay unchanged after briefl y discussing the issue at recent meetings.

Max Bishop awaits his day in court more than fi ve years after being arrested on child pornography charges. His latest trial date is months away.

The city has received federal money to add a trail west of North Walton Boulevard. The City Council Tuesday expressed willingness to use the $225,803 to help build about 1.5 miles of trail between Northwest 13th Street and where Southwest I Street connects with North Walton Boulevard.

Ruth Barker Middle School students Nathali Meza and Emely Mendez sat side by side in a classroom Thursday reading a book about a magic school bus that blasts off into outer space. As they read together, Nathali engaged Emely with questions related to the story. They discussed galaxies, moon rocks and the story’s characters.

A retirement bonus approved Monday for longtime employees could save money long term at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.

A School Board member on Monday told a packed meeting room the board’s process of evaluating Superintendent Michael Poore had been “corrupted,” adding she was ashamed of her and other members’ behavior.

Benton, Washington, Carroll and Madison counties are under a red flag warning from the National Weather Service.

The School Board unanimously approved using a Saturday and two days of spring break next month to make up school days lost because of winter weather.

Library To Host Business Owner

Bentonville Middle School Teacher Suspended

County Officials Support Rural Ambulance Service

Williams Enters Bentonville House Race

Sheriff’s Office Involved In Shooting

Trial moved for Bentonville man accused of killing wife

RECORDS

Early Registration Begins Soon For Kindergarten

Shelter Sees Fewer Bentonville Dogs

Council Forms In Bentonville

Siloam Springs Man Gets 30 Years In Prison

Murder Trial Moved To April

Justices Of The Peace Back Off From Pay Changes

Man Spends Years Awaiting Trial On Child Porn Charges

Bentonville’s Trail System To Expand

Program Promotes Peer Learning In Bentonville

NWACC Board Approves Early Retirement Option

UPDATE: Bentonville board takes no action on superintendent after executive session

Northwest Arkansas under red flag warning

Bentonville makeup days plan includes part of spring break