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West Fork mother says daughter was attacked by landlord's dog

"We got to go home that night and just kind of be thankful that we had a daughter to take home, especially after something like that," Ivy Ammons said.

Places

Nearly 785,000 people visited Crystal Bridges in 2023, executive director says

Nearly 785,000 people visited the Bentonville museum last year.

Local News

Report: Arkansas ranked #4 in US for motor-vehicle fatality rate in 2022

According to ACHI, 1,528 of the total deaths that were reported did not use a seatbelt.

Nation World

Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies

It joins other major corporations that have been under pressure by conservative activists.

Holidays

Why Springdale’s fire captain says, "you need to get that turkey out now" for a safe Thanksgiving feast

How do you cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey? According to Google, it’s one of the most searched questions in the days leading up to the holiday.

Nation World

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Under the proposal, only those who are considered obese — someone who has a body mass index of 30 or higher — would qualify for coverage.

Weather

What kind of weather can you expect this Thanksgiving in Arkansas & Oklahoma?

An active weather pattern will bring multiple fronts through the area leading up to Thanksgiving. What will the impact be? Let's break it down!

Crime

Arkansas jailers allegedly caught smuggling contraband into jail | What we know

Recent internal investigations at a jail in Jefferson County led to the arrest of multiple employees who allegedly smuggled contraband into the facility.

Missing

Missing Fort Smith teen located safe, police say

The teen was reported missing on Nov. 23, according to police.

Local News

Fayetteville Animal Services looking for dog foster parents for Thanksgiving week

The shelter said their Home for the Holidays program can help the dogs become more adoptable in the long run.

Local News

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Here are some events in Arkansas

The Natural State will be a little brighter in the upcoming weeks!

Missing Fort Smith teen located safe, police say

Walmart es la última y más grande empresa en revertir sus políticas de diversidad e inclusión

More comfortable Tuesday, but colder weather settles in late week

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.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Fort Smith, police say

West Fork mother says daughter was attacked by landlord's dog

Nearly 785,000 people visited Crystal Bridges in 2023, executive director says

Report: Arkansas ranked #4 in US for motor-vehicle fatality rate in 2022

Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies

Why Springdale’s fire captain says, "you need to get that turkey out now" for a safe Thanksgiving feast

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

What kind of weather can you expect this Thanksgiving in Arkansas & Oklahoma?

Arkansas jailers allegedly caught smuggling contraband into jail | What we know

Missing Fort Smith teen located safe, police say

Fayetteville Animal Services looking for dog foster parents for Thanksgiving week

Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Here are some events in Arkansas

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