Little Rock School Board calls for community input on new 7-zone map

Little Rock School Board members plan to hold community meetings to gather additional public feedback on drafts for new School Board zones. To date, the district has posted two drafts of the new zone map. The first draft was opened last Wednesday...

Little Rock man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Authorities on Thursday arrested a Little Rock man charged with possession of sexual material involving a child, a news release from Arkansas Attorney General Tim...

Little Rock joins with church to help homeless get documentation

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Homeless Services Division of the city of Little Rock's Housing and Neighborhood Department partnered with Mosaic Church's nonprofit branch Vine and Village...

North Little Rock's Argenta theater nurtures young stars

North Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — In the heart of North Little Rock, the Argenta Contemporary Theater has been a beacon for aspiring artists for over a decade. This charming venue has become a nurturing ground for dreams of Hollywood, Broadway, and...

Arkansas anglers challenged to help combat invasive black carp, earn cash rewards

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A challenge for a cause has been announced for Arkansas anglers to take part in that will decrease the spread of an invasive species and receive $100 for a single capture. "Keep, Cool, Call" is a program led by the U.S. Fish...

Arkansas runners lace up for NYC Marathon to support spinal cord research

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Two Arkansas runners, Ebony Mitchell and Claire Tiffin, are gearing up for the New York City Marathon this fall, not just for the thrill of the race but to support a cause close to their hearts. The duo is running on...

Arkansas gas prices rise slightly, still below national average

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Arkansas has ticked up to $2.83, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. This marks a four-cent increase from last week, though it's still 25 cents...

Arkansas task force arrests four in child predator crackdown

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, in collaboration with local law enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations, has arrested four individuals in connection with child predator...

Arkansas AG urges police to enforce loitering laws for public safety

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is urging local authorities to crack down on loitering, citing numerous complaints from residents and a lack of enforcement by police. "I've had individuals call me and say, 'there are people right out in the...

Arkansas Asphalt Association launches trade skills scholarship at UACCM

Morillton, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association is paving the way for aspiring trade professionals with a groundbreaking endowment scholarship at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM). This...

Arkansas District Uses Technology to Save Money and Time

An Arkansas transportation director and payroll specialist sang the praises of integrated technology company Bytecurve. Using manual paper timekeeping is a common issue in the industry, said Bryan Mitchell, marketing director for Bytecurve parent...

Arkansas prison employees fired after ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ escape

Arkansas prison employees fired after 'Devil in the Ozarks' escape

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — (AP) — Two employees at an Arkansas prison where an inmate known as the "Devil in the Ozarks" escaped have been fired for policy violations, corrections officials said Thursday as they faced questions from lawmakers who said...

Arkansas football WR Ismael Cisse suffers wrist injury

Arkansas prepares for 2026 election law changes

Election officials from across Northwest Arkansas gathered Thursday to prepare for changes in how the state conducts elections, with several new laws reshaping everything from election dates to voter access.With the 2026 election cycle...

State, county partnership boosts Arkansas roads with new funding, projects

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, has unveiled over $735,000 in funding for twelve county projects through the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program (AURP). The initiative aims to...

Woman shot twice while sleeping in her Little Rock apartment

by: Ryan Turbeville Posted: Jul 8, 2025 / 04:57 PM CDT Updated: Jul 8, 2025 / 04:57 PM CDT LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock police said a woman was shot twice while sleeping in her apartment over the weekend. According to an incident report, Little...

Central Arkansas Water to seek funds for more service line connections in Ferndale area

Central Arkansas Water's board of commissioners on Thursday voted to prepare to issue up to $1.2 million in water revenue bonds to install service-line connections with low to moderate-income households within the utility's expanded service area...

Nonpartisan groups recap Arkansas' 95th General Assembly

The Arkansas Kids Count Coalition and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families hosted a recap of the 2025 legislative session on Thursday. The nonpartisan groups highlighted what they saw as the high and low points of the 95th General...

NorthWest Arkansas Community College launches practical nursing program

NorthWest Arkansas Community College opened applications for a new 12-month Licensed Practical Nurse program with classes beginning in January and applications due by the end of August. The program accepts up to 16 students for its first cohort,...