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 […]
Read MoreTontitown mayor; residents concerned about landfill’s gases
- 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 […]
Read MoreTontitown Special Election will decide 2022 Mayor
TONTITOWN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — This May, residents of Tontitown will get the opportunity to select their mayor for the remainder of 2022. The special election comes after the former mayor, Paul Colvin Jr., resigned in December of 2021. Gene McCartney has been serving as acting mayor. McCartney is running to finish his term until the […]
Read MoreWashington County, Arkansas officials declare emergency
- Google-News-Wire
- May 6, 2022
- declaration of emergency
- tontitown
Washington County, Arkansas issues emergency declaration Updated: 5:38 PM CDT May 5, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript HEY, BRETT. WELL, ETH EMERGENCY MANAGER TELLS US THAT HERE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLASH FLOODING CALLED USEDCA WIDESPREAD DAMAGE. HE SAYS, FROM 230 THIS MORNING TO AUTBO MIDDAY, THEY EASILY PERFORMED MORE THAN 30 WATER RESCUES. NO W, […]
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