Aggressive bear forces campers to defend themselves throughout entire night in Arkansas
Prior to the last few weeks, it had been at least a decade since any bear attack had been reported in Arkansas. Recently, however, two people have been killed by bears in ‘The Natural State,’ with another night-long encounter sure to raise the neck hairs of outdoor recreators.
‘I thought I was robbed,’ Maumelle woman returns to find police kicked in her...
A Maumelle nurse says she came home from an overnight shift to find her back door kicked in and her dog running loose — only to learn it wasn’t a burglar, but police who had broken into her house by mistake.
Fire destroys Rose City house, investigation ongoing by North Little Rock Fire Department
The North Little Rock Fire Department is investigating a destructive fire that occurred in Rose City on Tuesday night, with the possibility of arson being considered.
Government shutdown could increase food insecurity in Northeast Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As the government shutdown enters its eighth day, food banks across Northeast Arkansas could see an increase in food insecurity. The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas serves multiple counties in the region. The food bank has multiple sources for food. One is the U.S. Department of...
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame to honor ’25 class
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame will celebrate its 2025 class of inductees during the 31st Annual Induction Ceremony and Show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock. Six people will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the state, the nation...
Franklin County sheriff calls Arkansas prison plan ‘fiscally irresponsible’
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ark. — Franklin County Sheriff Johnny Crocker recently shared a video on social media voicing his opposition to the prison proposed by the Sanders administration, but offered help to "solve this problem." In his video posted to Facebook, Crocker talked about the prison and potential ICE facility...
State lawmakers explore bringing small nuclear reactors to Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — State lawmakers have hired a firm to conduct a feasibility study on the potential construction of new, high-tech nuclear power plants in Arkansas—small modular reactors, or SMRs—which could be a solution to the state's growing energy needs. “We're closing down two coal...
UA Little Rock to host annual BBQ at Bailey celebration Oct. 8
BBQ at Bailey, a popular tradition at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will return on Oct. 8 with a "Celebration of Champions" theme, featuring food, music, and entertainment for students, faculty, alumni, and community members.
Survivor of kidney failure to run Chicago Marathon, inspiring others
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Trena Mitchell's journey from a hospital bed to the Chicago Marathon is nothing short of remarkable. In 2021, Mitchell faced a life-threatening health crisis when a large fibroid tumor in her uterus caused her kidney to fail. "I was scared. I was optimistic, and...
Texans and Arkansans Invited to Claim Lost Money, Thursday Oct. 9
Texas and Arkansas officials will host a free event Thursday, Oct. 9, in Texarkana to help residents search for and claim unclaimed property.
