Arkansas National Guard tests air quality in Tontitown
TONTITOWN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas National Guard tested the air quality in Tontitown after residents complained about fumes they say come from the Eco-Vista landfill. Tontitown mayor Angela Russell says the guardsmen came out on December 21st to test the air but they have not yet returned results. KNWA/FOX24 spoke with Russell about how […]
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Costco coming to northwest Arkansas, mayor says
LOWELL, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Major warehouse store chain Costco Wholesale Corporation submitted plans to open a store in northwest Arkansas. Costco plans to open a store in Lowell, according to Mayor Chris Moore. The big-box retail chain submitted a Large-Scale Development Plan (LDSP) on Thursday to be reviewed by city staff. Slim Chickens to open location […]
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Tontitown mayor; residents concerned about landfill’s gases
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Google-News-Wire
- November 20, 2022
- adeq
- air quality
- Angela Russell
- angie russell
- department of environment and energy
- department of environment of energy
- eco vista
- fox24
- inspections
- investigation
- kenneth lovett
- knwa
- landfill
- Local News
- Northwest Arkansas
- perry elyaderani
- special report
- tontitown
- Waste Management
TONTITOWN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – As Northwest Arkansas grows, the area’s only landfill is falling under increasing scrutiny by local government leaders and residents. As the Tontitown-based landfill seeks to expand, nearby residents tell KNWA that their concerned the landfill’s fumes may be a health hazard. Northwest Arkansas environmental startup to use robot trucks for dumpster […]
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What does voter safety look like in Northwest Arkansas?
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, (KNWA/KFTA) – On a national level, there have been fears of political violence surrounding midterm elections. According to NBC News, a bulletin sent out to law enforcement by the Department of Homeland Security warned of domestic violent extremism surrounding the midterms. Both Benton and Washington County officials say you shouldn’t be worried about […]
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Arkansas teen birth rate highest in the country
ARKANSAS, (KNWA/KFTA) — A new report by the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families revealed Arkansas has the highest rate of teen births in the United States. According to the report, Arkansas ties with the state of Mississippi. Laura Kellams, with Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, said there are two main solutions that the […]
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University of Arkansas students rally for reproductive rights
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (KNWA/KFTA) — Students held rallies, resource fairs and walkouts at 44 universities, colleges and high schools in 25 states, including Arkansas on Thursday. The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville was one of those schools. The movement was part of the Nationwide Day of Student Action for Reproductive Justice. At the University of Arkansas, […]
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Polling shows shift in Arkansas independent voters
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — With a little more than a month to go before election day, a new poll shows a unique trend in Arkansas. This month, Talk Business and Politics and Hendrix College released their latest poll for the 2022 midterms. Republicans still seem to have a firm grip in the most high-profile cases. […]
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