Twenty-one recruits graduate to become Pulaski County deputies
Twenty-one men and women have achieved a milestone by graduating from the academy to become Pulaski County Sheriff's deputies.
When is the first day of school this year?
ARKANSAS, USA — Students across the region will soon be heading back to class soon for the 2025-26 school year. To help you get ready for the new school year, we’ve created a searchable table with start dates for most districts in our area. In the table below,...
New York woman finds 2.3-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park after weeks-long...
One New York woman completed her mission of finding the key part for her engagement ring after snagging a 2.3-carat diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Operation Robocall Roundup to target 37 providers in crackdown on illegal calls
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced the launch of Operation Robocall Roundup, a nationwide initiative by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to tackle the persistent problem of robocalls. Griffin, alongside 50 other attorneys general, is sending warning letters to 37 voice...
Arkansas now doubles fines for drivers speeding through mobile work zones statewide
Little Rock, Arkansas – In an important move to improve road safety and protect highway workers, several new traffic safety laws passed during the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session officially went into effect on Tuesday, August 5. These laws affect all travelers and aim to make roads safer for both drivers and...
Medical board revokes license of doctor who bared it all
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - During a disciplinary hearing Friday in Little Rock, the Arkansas State Medical Board voted to revoke the license of Dr. David Diffine. The decision came after the board received videos of the Blytheville doctor walking around naked in the reception area of his medical office. The video...
Arkansas State Police signs agreement with ICE, new law compels cooperation between law enforcement...
Arkansas State Police and ICE have signed an agreement allowing state troopers to perform some immigration officer functions, and a new law mandates the Division of Corrections and county jail staff to participate in ICE enforcement.
Parris Towers residents voice frustrations over apartment conditions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Two weeks after a shooting at a Little Rock apartment complex, residents have been sharing their complaints of safety concerns and maintenance issues within the building. The complex in question is the Parris Towers Apartments in southeast Little Rock, where 53-year-old Larry Turner was arrested...
Little Rock School District unveils largest electric school bus fleet in the state
The Little Rock School District reached a major sustainability milestone today, becoming the home of Arkansas’ largest electric school bus fleet.
Mexican citizen sentenced to 10 years in Arkansas
Jesus Ignacio Medina-Leyva, a 29-year-old Mexican citizen, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and conspiracy to commit money laundering.