Benton County Officials OK Extra $300,000 For Sheriff’s Overtime
Benton County’s justices of the peace Tuesday recommended adding $300,000 for overtime pay to the Sheriff’s Office budget for 2013.
View ArticleBentonville Plans 4.5 Percent Budget Increase
A 2014 budget proposed by city administrators projects revenue will more than keep pace with a 4.5 percent growth in expenses over this year’s budget.
View ArticleRogers Man Killed In Accident
A Rogers man died after a vehicle struck the motorcycle he was riding, according to an accident report from the Arkansas State Police. The accident happened at 3:29 p.m. Friday.
View ArticleCouncil Approves ‘Pocket’ Homes
A “pocket community” consisting of several small homes clustered around a commons area is planned for a site near downtown.
View ArticleHarrison Man Accused Of Rape
A Harrison man was arrested Monday in connection with the rape of a then 7-year-old girl.
View ArticleBentonville Library Gets Rain Garden
A rain garden installed outside the public library will make the campus more attractive and more environmentally friendly, officials said.
View ArticleBenton County Officials Hear 2014 Road Plan
Benton County officials plan to get the county’s Road Department moving forward again in 2014.
View ArticleBentonville Charter School Celebrates Opening
A group of parents who pushed to get a charter school in Bentonville was aware the area already had good public schools.
View ArticleGovernor Candidate Coming To Bentonville College
NorthWest Arkansas Community College's Student Government Association will present the fourth in its series of conversations with gubernatorial candidates Wednesday.
View ArticleBenton County Officials Hear Propane Fuel Pitch
Benton County officials said they would be interested in testing propane-fueled vehicles.
View ArticleBenton County Officials Eye New Courts Building
Benton County officials expect a new courts building to be a major task they have to face next year.
View ArticleBentonville’s Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink Opens Saturday
A new season of skating at the Lawrence Plaza ice rink will begin at noon Saturday.
View ArticleDeggs Digging Into Downtown
The new leader of Downtown Bentonville Inc. sees a community that’s excited about the future and how it can build on the growth it’s seen over the past several years. “Citizens have decided they want...
View ArticleNew Facility Still On NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Radar
Nearly six months since NorthWest Arkansas Community College held a public celebration of its plan to build a permanent facility in Washington County, no land has been purchased and no building designs...
View ArticleProsecutor: No charges filed in Bella Vista FOI issue
There is not enough evidence to support a criminal charge that the Bella Vista City Council violated the state Freedom of Information Act in the purchase of three buildings for $1.8 million, the Benton...
View ArticleBenton County Officials Delay Transit Decision
Benton County officials Tuesday delayed a decision on increasing the county subsidy to Ozark Regional Transit, telling transit officials they need to weigh the request against other needs.
View ArticleBentonville Commission Approves Building Downtown
The Planning Commission approved plans Tuesday for a three-story building downtown that will include residential and retail space.
View ArticleBentonville Man Arrested In Case
Police arrested a Bentonville man this week in connection with sexual indecency with a child.
View ArticleBenton County Officials OK Christmas Bonuses
Benton County’s employees will receive Christmas bonuses this year, but the decision to approve the payments wasn’t made without debate
View ArticleBentonville Board Debates New High School Rollout Plan
The School Board agreed Thursday to direct the superintendent to explore and report back on two rollout options for the second high school.
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