Arkansas State police seize over 300 pounds of illegal drugs during traffic stop
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A traffic stop in Central Arkansas on Thursday led to the confiscation of over 300 pounds of illegal marijuana. Officials with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) stated that 49-year-old Micah Jason Hogue, of Reno, Nevada, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession...
Northern Lights spotted in the night sky all across Arkansas
On November 11, 2025, Arkansas created a historic moment. All counties in the state observed the aurora, and Arkansans united in a rare display of community.
Rural Arkansans face lengthy journeys for cardiology as ‘deserts’ hinder access to health
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — There is a significant shortage of cardiologists across the southern United States, and it is impacting rural communities in Arkansas. A new survey conducted by the Association of Black Cardiologists shows many Arkansans who live in these rural areas have limited access to the cardiology care...
Food Truck ‘Wing Express’ Accused of Disposing Grease in Storm Drain
A recent post on social media has raised concerns about the Wing Express food truck allegedly dumping their grease into a city storm drain. The eyewitness account suggests that the food truck operators were seen emptying their grease tank into the drain, an act that is not only illegal but also harmful to the...
Southside woman dies after being struck by truck on Highway 167
A Southside woman was struck and killed while crossing State Highway 167 on Thursday evening, according to an Arkansas State Police fatality report. Donna Jean Burdick, 66, was attempting to cross the highway around 6:20 p.m. when a northbound Ford F-150 hit her, troopers said. She died from her injuries.
Former Oklahoma teacher faces court over Arkansas double-homicide
Former Oklahoma teacher faces court over Arkansas double-homicide. A former Oklahoma teacher charged with killing two people in Arkansas is expected in court on Friday. According to court documents, Andrew McGann, who is accused of stabbing Clinton and Cristen Brink to death in Arkansas, is asking the court not to...
Northern Lights make rare appearance across Arkansas; high chance to see again tonight
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — The Northern Lights made a rare appearance across Arkansas last night, lighting up the sky with shades of red, green and purple. Photos from across the state show the aurora borealis visible well beyond its usual northern range, which is an uncommon sight in Arkansas.
2 more factories abruptly shut down with 1,200+ jobs wiped out in Arkansas
The hits keep coming for Arkansas, which has already had an incredibly rough 2025… With waves of factory closures putting additional strain on an economy already suffering from rampant inflation…
Working 4 You: Safety in our state parks, former employee says there is not...
A former Arkansas State Parks employee is raising concerns about the decreasing number of law enforcement officers in the agency, which he believes could put visitors in danger, following the double homicide at Devil's Den State Park this summer.
One coat, one meal, one act of kindness: Central Arkansas comes together ahead of...
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Before winter’s chill even sets in, one Central Arkansas community isn’t waiting for the cold to arrive. At River City Ministry in North Little Rock, the mission was simple: bring warmth before the cold ever hits. What began as one small donation...
