Severe thunderstorm on Friday leaves destruction all across Hampton, Arkansas
HAMPTON, Ark. (KATV) — At about 5 a.m. Friday morning, a severe thunderstorm hit the city of Hampton, resulting in multiple homes being destroyed, power lines down, roof damage, elementary school roof damage, and the destruction of local businesses. According to Hampton city officials, there have been no reports of any injuries or causalities from […]
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Drought disaster relief available for north Arkansas farmers
HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) – An additional 20 Arkansas counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced this week. Hutchinson said that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack had responded to his request for more drought assistance in Arkansas. As of Wednesday, counties designated primary natural disaster areas in north Arkansas […]
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Arkansas governor asks for federal disaster declaration due to heat, drought
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – With the current heat wave not going away anytime soon in Arkansas, the governor is looking to act. On Friday, July 15, Gov. Asa Hutchinson sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture, asking to declare the Natural State a disaster area. According to content partner KARK, Hutchinson […]
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Northern Arkansas voters battle weather to get to polls
HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) – Voters across Arkansas took to the polls Tuesday for the 2022 Preferential Primary Election. In places like Boone County, voters weathered the storm most of the day as rain continued to fall. Following a record-setting day on Monday to end the early voting period, election officials anticipated the same turnout. Despite […]
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