Bentonville Store Up For Award
A local business is in the running for a national award.
View ArticleQuapaw Tribe Focus Of NorthWest Arkansas Community College Documentary
The words of tribal elders, colorful dances from powwow and two years of student work fill a documentary on the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma being screened today at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
View ArticleFayetteville Athletic Director's Arraignment Postponed
Barry Gebhart, Fayetteville School District’s former athletic director, appeared in court Monday for an arraignment hearing, but the hearing was postponed until Feb. 18.
View ArticleSheriff: Revenue Will Cover Benton County Shortfall
Sheriff Kelley Cradduck said Monday revenue his department will receive for holding state inmates in the county jail should more than cover a budget shortfall identified last week by the county’s...
View ArticleEx-School Board Member Questions Private Bentonville Sessions
Any criticism of the School Board regarding its recent use of executive sessions is “off base,” the board’s attorney said this week in response to concerns expressed by a former board member.
View ArticleSpringdale Man Sentenced To 65 Years In Prison
A Springdale man was sentenced to 65 years in prison for selling cocaine to an undercover police officer.
View ArticleAmbulance Vote Scrambles Benton County Budget
The success of a petition drive calling for a vote on a rural ambulance fee left Benton County officials scrambling Tuesday to balance the 2014 budget.
View ArticleBenton County Planners OK Liquor Store Plans
Benton County planners heard proposals for two liquor stores on Arkansas 12 east of Rogers.
View ArticleSchools closed, roads treacherous
Schools around Northwest Arkansas were announced that<a href="http://www.nwaonline.com/closings"> they were closing Thursday</a> for the winter storm and many have already announced that...
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas’ Slick Roads Lead To Car Crashes
Freezing rain and sleet led to dozens of car crashes Thursday as road conditions worsened.
View ArticleBenton County Panel Completes 2014 Budget
Benton County’s Finance Committee completed its work on the 2014 budget earlier this week, removing a rural ambulance fee from revenue and leaving a list of capital and personnel items to be handled...
View ArticleSnowfall Ends, Accumulation Remains
As snowfall tapered off Friday, temperatures across Northwest Arkansas continued to drop.
View ArticleBentonville Running Store Misses Out On Award
Rush Running of Bentonville was a finalist for an award recognizing the best running store in America, but did not win it.
View ArticleCampaign Seeks To Build Bentonville Library’s Collection
The Bentonville Public Library Foundation is about three-quarters of the way toward its $12,000 goal for its annual holiday giving campaign, a foundation official said.
View ArticleBenton County Mulls Fungal Fix
Benton County officials said they will meet soon to discuss a black mold and fungal problem developing in the administration portion of the Sheriff’s Office complex.
View ArticleArkansas State Police report wrecks
Arkansas State Police have reported the following wrecks Monday morning:
View ArticleBenton County Bridge Work Under Way
Benton County has two major bridge projects under way, with more to come next year and beyond, officials said.
View ArticleWater Causes Minor Damage At Bentonville School
A water sprinkler that froze and burst Saturday at Bright Field Middle School caused minor damage, according to School District officials.
View ArticleBentonville School District Develops Exit Survey
The School District is developing an exit survey to help officials better understand why some families are leaving the district. A draft of the survey will be presented at the School Board’s next...
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