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Investigations

Breonna Taylor case: Jury issues verdict in ex-LMPD detective’s federal retrial

Brett Hankison was charged with violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor and her neighbors in March 2020.

Colorado Specials

UNDETERMINED: Experts say coroner’s conclusion was wrong in 2017 death involving police officers

When the local district attorney reviewed the case, he cited the term “excited delirium” when he cleared all officers involved in the restraint.

KHOU 11+ Specials

One Pill: Fighting Fentanyl

Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat in the U.S. Its victims are getting younger. Many don't know they're taking it. This is what their families want you to know.

Morgan Nick

Police: DNA evidence connects Billy Jack Lincks involvement in Morgan Nick kidnapping

On Oct. 1, Alma police announced Lincks as an official suspect after DNA evidence was found in his truck.

Local News

Morgan Nick Foundation talks dangers of social media with Fort Smith students

On the heels of a major break in the Morgan Nick case earlier this week, foundation representatives were out today continuing its mission.

Local News

Morgan Nick Foundation visits Fort Smith school to teach the dangers of social media

On the heels of a major break in the Morgan Nick case earlier this week, foundation representatives were out today continuing its mission.

Morgan Nick

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children talks Morgan Nick case

John Bischoff with the Missing Childrens Division said it's been working with police for years to keep the case in the forefront.

Morgan Nick

Former Alma police chief talks Morgan Nick case

Former chief Russell White said no DNA tests ever connected Billy Jack Lincks to Morgan Nick until new technology became available.

Morgan Nick

Morgan Nick Foundation spreads awareness of child abduction

The assistant director talks how the foundation has evolved over the decades.

Morgan Nick

Former police chief talks Morgan Nick case

The former chief said that the case has changed over the years with technology.

Morgan Nick

How the Morgan Nick Foundation carries on a child's legacy

After Morgan's kidnapping, it became apparent to Colleen Nick that there was a need for immediate assistance to the families of missing children.

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

Fort Smith police end search for a missing 18-year-old

Warm and windy today before a cold from moves in 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.

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Breonna Taylor case: Jury issues verdict in ex-LMPD detective’s federal retrial

UNDETERMINED: Experts say coroner’s conclusion was wrong in 2017 death involving police officers

One Pill: Fighting Fentanyl

Police: DNA evidence connects Billy Jack Lincks involvement in Morgan Nick kidnapping

Morgan Nick Foundation talks dangers of social media with Fort Smith students

Morgan Nick Foundation visits Fort Smith school to teach the dangers of social media

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children talks Morgan Nick case

Former Alma police chief talks Morgan Nick case

Morgan Nick Foundation spreads awareness of child abduction

Former police chief talks Morgan Nick case

How the Morgan Nick Foundation carries on a child's legacy

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