Little Rock Zoo mourns loss of longtime mini horse Zelda
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Zelda, the Little Rock Zoo’s longtime miniature horse resident, has died at age 27. Zoo officials announced on social media that Zelda died after the acute onset of gastrointestinal issues. Zelda arrived at the Little Rock Zoo in March 2000 alongside fellow miniature horse Zinnamon and a miniature d
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign underway
This week, state and local law enforcement agencies across Arkansas will join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the message that if you’re not driving sober, you risk getting pulled over. The high visibility nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Little Rock Fire Department crews respond to house fire on Lee Avenue
Crews responded to a house fire in Little Rock on Friday evening.
Ozark drought worsens as rainless weeks continue
Drought conditions are worsening across the Ozarks and Arkansas due to a prolonged lack of rainfall and record heat.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Storms Saturday & the ongoing wildfire risk
Friday, Little Rock could reach 100 degrees for the 10th consecutive day. Storm chances arise Saturday, some could be strong. The wildfire risk remains, though, even with rain and storm chances around.
Vandenberg Blvd under Hwy 67/167 in Jacksonville set to close nightly
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — In Jacksonville, construction to widen Highway 67/167 (Interstate 57) to six lanes between Main Street and Vandenberg Boulevard will require a temporary closure of Vandenberg Boulevard between John Harden Drive and TP White Drive. The closure is set from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly...
NWS Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory; Severe Weather Risk This Evening
August 21, 2026 - Hot conditions to continue with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of East Texas, Northwest Louisiana, and South Arkansas today. A Heat Advisory remains in effect elsewhere across the ArkLaTex. A few storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts will be possible across portions...
Arkansas Launches Active Wildfire Dashboard
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has launched a new active wildfire dashboard that provides real-time information on current, active wildfires in the state. The dashboard is available here and offers the public a clearer, more accessible view of wildfire activity across the state. The dashboard displays current w
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Got weekend plans? We may see some storms.
Eastern Kansas and Oklahoma saw scattered early thunderstorms, but our area remains dry today with temperatures climbing quickly. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the mid-90s in Springfield, the upper 90s across Arkansas, and near 100° in far western Missouri and northwest Arkansas.
Medicaid to cover doula care in Arkansas in September with rule’s passage
Low-income expectant parents in Arkansas should be able to have their doula care covered by Medicaid starting Sept. 1, Elizabeth Pitman, director of the Division of Medical Services for Arkansas Medicaid, told lawmakers Thursday. The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday approved the rules for Medicaid’s coverage of d

















