Groundwater report shows aquifer decline
Groundwater is a critical resource for farmers in the Arkansas Delta and last year the amount of water in those natural aquifers declined, according to the 2024 Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report. When a series of water wells were measured last year and compared to 2023, three-quarters of the...
Arkansas Weather Alert: Afternoon Storm Chances Each Day Through Sunday
Little Rock, Ark. – Afternoon and early evening storms are expected to be a near-daily occurrence across Arkansas this week, with the potential for heavy downpours and localized flooding in some areas. While most storms will be hit-or-miss, repeated rounds over the same location could drop up to 3 inches of rain by...
Wisconsin recovers from record rain but several states brace for more flooding
A large storm system that pummeled Wisconsin over the weekend, turning streets to rivers and forcing officials to shut down the State Fair, will bring flooding rains to several states across the central U.S., meteorologists said on Aug. 11. The slow-moving system is forecast to dump heavy rain across Arkansas and...
Big, beautiful burn sparks new growth for prairie habitat on Camp Robinson
Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission conducted a 733-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Camp Robinson Special Use Area to improve habitat for northern bobwhite quail and other wildlife. The burn, the largest summer fire ever undertaken at the site, was...
Walmart, Tyson turn to Gatik’s autonomous trucks for deliveries more and more
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A new kind of truck has been making deliveries in northwest Arkansas — without drivers behind the wheel. Since 2019, a fleet of autonomous trucks operated by Gatik AI Inc., in partnership with Walmart and Tyson Foods, has covered nearly a quarter-million miles on northwest Arkansas roads,...
Summer hiking and scenic byways in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas
When summer calls, the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas deliver a vibrant blend of hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, and legendary scenic byways. From the winding curves of Scenic 7 to the shaded paths of Devil’s Den, every turn reveals new adventures. Towering bluffs overlook rivers that glisten in the sun, while cool...
Thousands of Arkansans to be mailed checks with new unclaimed property law
Ever wished you could open up your mailbox and find $100? That wish could come true for some Arkansans under a new state unclaimed property law. Act 114 of 2025, which went into effect earlier last week, allows the Arkansas State Auditor to automatically return thousands of dollars of unclaimed money to their owners....
Tree Options That May Be Safer For Pipes In Arkansas
Picking the right trees for your Arkansas yard isn’t just about curb appeal—it’s about keeping your plumbing safe. Some trees have aggressive roots that can invade underground pipes, causing expensive damage. The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice beauty to avoid those headaches. Arkansas’s climate...
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Third Annual Guitar Wars returns bigger and louder than before
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Guitar Wars returned for its third year, bigger and louder than ever. The annual guitar competition has something for all in attendance, whether they are a die-hard guitarist or just a casual listener. All proceeds from the event went towards helping raise money for...
