Fourth annual Arkansas College Hunger Summit addresses food insecurity
Efforts to fight student hunger were discussed Thursday at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Campus leaders, nonprofits and advocates from across the state gathered for the fourth annual Arkansas College Hunger Summit. The event focused on sharing ideas, stories, and strategies to address food insecurity...
Communities across Arkansas celebrate Halloween with colorful costumes and festive spirit
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Arkansans from across the state have donned their finest Halloween outfits in communities of all ages.
Arkansans prepare to ‘fall back’ as daylight saving time ends Sunday
ARKANSAS, USA — As Arkansans prepare to set their clocks back one hour this weekend, the debate over whether to keep or scrap Daylight Saving Time is resurfacing — with state and national leaders weighing in on both sides. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday,...
Arkansas History for October 31: Taylor tornadoes
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 31, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Freeze Watch Expanded
A cold front will be passing through the state today with cloud coverage expected and a few showers as well. Showers will start in northern Arkansas first around late morning. As the front pushes into central Arkansas by the late afternoon, expect more widespread showers statewide along with a drop in temperatures.
AST Blog: Arkansas Halloween Tornado History
When folks think about Halloween, many usually picture cool air, crunchy leave, and maybe some fog in low lying areas. But what about tornadoes? Many may be surprised to know that a tornado in Arkansas on Halloween is actually rare. Believe it or not, since records began in the late 1800s, only two tornadoes have […]
Arkansas Secretary of State outlines 240 cases of possible voter fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) – The Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester outlined his office’s investigations into 240 individuals who possibly committed voter fraud in a Thursday news conference. Jester said his office had found 240 people on the Arkansas voter rolls who were not United States citizens. He said...
November Tornado Risk Map Warns of Elevated Threat Across Southern U.S. and Midwest
CHICAGO, Ill. — November is shaping up to be an active month for severe weather, with meteorologists warning that shifting seasonal patterns could bring an elevated tornado threat across parts of the South, Midwest, and lower Mississippi Valley. Storm chaser Adam Lucio shared an updated tornado risk outlook for...
Two Dead After Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash in Little Rock
In an unsettling twist of fate, a routine I-30 traffic stop spiraled into chaos, leaving two lives lost in Little Rock and a community in shock.
City of LR relaunches ‘Little Rock Cares’ to support families during SNAP shutdown
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As the federal shutdown continues to impact thousands of Arkansas families, the City of Little Rock is stepping up with renewed local aid. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced Friday that the city is relaunching its Little Rock Cares program: a community-driven effort designed to support residents...
