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Local News

'James Bond of plastic' | Houston woman who includes tracking device with her recycling surprised to see where it ended up

Climate Science

Starliner launch scheduled for tomorrow

The countdown is on for tomorrow's launch of Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft.
Climate Science

Here's how the Northern Lights work, and why they're viewable farther than normal sometimes

From Seattle to Saginaw, and Nashville to Chicago, millions of Americans and Europeans were treated to a spectacular sky this weekend.
Climate Science

Are the Northern Lights visible all the way in Arkansas?

Different forecasts show that it's possible Arkansans can see the Northern Lights at home.
Nation World

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Last year was the hottest year on record globally.
Climate Science

Climate Change: Migratory species are in decline, report says

A report states more than half of the world's migratory species are in decline. Watch the video to learn more.
Nation World

Earth shattered global heat record in '23 and it's flirting with warming limit, European agency says

The record heat made life miserable and sometimes deadly in Europe, North America, China and many other places last year.
In The News

In the News Now | Top climate events of 2023

A special In the News Now takes a look back at some of the top climate events in 2023.
Nation World

Cancellations of offshore wind projects jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals

The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry.
Local News

United Nations hosts climate change summit

Britain's prime minister also announced that he is delaying a ban on new gas and diesel cars.
Nation World

Rare fungus has been spreading across US in recent years. Scientists say climate change could be driving its rise.

Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections.
Environment

Beaver Lake manages the water levels in case of flood

Officials say the goal is to improve the safety of those who live downstream of Beaver Lake.

Fort Smith's Southern Belles to perform in NYC Thanksgiving parade

Local artists use debris from Memorial Day weekend tornadoes to make sculpture

Windy Sunday | Cold front for Monday

Severe storms tonight in Arkansas & Oklahoma | Weather Impact Alert

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

'James Bond of plastic' | Houston woman who includes tracking device with her recycling surprised to see where it ended up

Starliner launch scheduled for tomorrow

Here's how the Northern Lights work, and why they're viewable farther than normal sometimes

Are the Northern Lights visible all the way in Arkansas?

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Climate Change: Migratory species are in decline, report says

Earth shattered global heat record in '23 and it's flirting with warming limit, European agency says

In the News Now | Top climate events of 2023

Cancellations of offshore wind projects jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals

United Nations hosts climate change summit

Rare fungus has been spreading across US in recent years. Scientists say climate change could be driving its rise.

Beaver Lake manages the water levels in case of flood

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