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Northwest Arkansas predicted to reach one million people by 2050

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — A recent study conducted by the Northwest Arkansas Council finds that the region is predicted to reach one million people by 2050, according to growth trends. NWA Council studied how fast the metropolitan area consisting of Benton, Madison and Washington counties are growing. This metropolitan currently has a population of 576,403 […]

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Northwest Arkansas officials to address growth challenges with regional strategy • Arkansas Advocate

To address challenges created by Northwest Arkansas’ unprecedented growth, community leaders announced plans Tuesday to collaborate on the development of a regional growth strategy. Finding solutions to byproducts of the region’s expansion, such as a lack of affordable housing and increased traffic congestion, was the focus of the NWA Council’s spring meeting Tuesday in Bentonville. […]

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NWA Naturals to host historic exhibition game with KC Royals

Groundskeepers at Arvest Ballpark have a tarp covering the field ahead of Monday evening’s game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ big-league affiliate, the Kansas City Royals.Justin Cole, general manager for the Naturals, said the team expects Monday’s rain to clear up in time for the game. Groundskeepers will prepare the field when the weather lets […]

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Northwest Arkansas law enforcement collaborate to increase officer applicants

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Six local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to find more people wanting to protect and serve. “Many departments in the area, not just Arkansas, but in the country as a whole, are losing officers, and are in need of more officers,” said Haley Lyons, communication outreach officer for the […]

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Northwest Arkansas law enforcement working with NWA Council to recruit officers

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Six Northwest Arkansas law enforcement agencies are recruiting officers for their combined 45 job openings. The agencies are partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Council to send teams to law enforcement expos in both Fort Worth and Los Angeles over the next four weeks. Sgt. Tiffney Lindley with the Fayetteville Police Department […]

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Northwest Arkansas fire risk increase due to improper battery disposal

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The rise of lithium-ion batteries has increased a fire threat to Northwest Arkansas recycling and waste programs, according to a news release. The Northwest Arkansas Council, Benton County Solid Waste District and Boston Mountain Solid Waste District announced that the improper disposal of rechargeable batteries has caused fires in recent months […]

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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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Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard shares experience in Arkansas filming new movie

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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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Arkansas to review advanced African American studies

Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios The state’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking information about the content of an Advanced Placement course on African American studies, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. The curriculum includes “events, experiences, and individuals crucial to a study of African American history and culture,” Education Week reports. Driving the news: The Arkansas […]