LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner was arrested on federal extortion charges over the weekend and is to make an appearance in federal court.More>>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:25:24 GMT
There is new multi-millionaire and now the country is waiting to find out who that is. A single ticket beat the odds of winning the Powerball lottery jackpot. The winning ticket for Saturday night's drawingMore >>
A single ticket beat the odds of winning the Powerball lottery jackpot.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:32:00 GMT
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County jail. Shoffner was arrested Saturday afternoon by the FBI, according to Pulaski County Sheriff's office spokespersonMore >>
LITTLE ROCK - State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County Jail.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:43:05 GMT
Three local non-profit organizations joined forces today as they work to find loving homes for waiting children. "Walk for the Waiting" benefits The Call (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime), ImmerseMore >>
Three local non-profit organizations joined forces today as they work to find loving homes for waiting children. "Walk for the Waiting" benefits The Call (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime), ImmerseMore >>
The Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas is preparing to release its list of historic properties that it views as the most endangered in the state.More >>
The Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas is preparing to release its list of historic properties that it views as the most endangered in the state.More >>
Three local non-profit organizations joined forces Saturday as they work to find loving homes for waiting children. "Walk for the Waiting" benefits the C.A.L.L., Immerse Arkansas and Project Zero. TheMore >>
Three local non-profit organizations are working to find loving homes for waiting children.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:03:10 GMT
Behold, the amazing instant replay. After finishing eighth in this year's Kentucky Derby, Arkansas-owned racehorse Will Take Charge wasn't likely to make a run at the Preakness Stakes Saturday at PimlicoMore >>
Leaving Churchill Downs following the race, Horton wasn't optimistic to run in the second-leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, that is until he saw the replay.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:45:52 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A mentally disabled man was badly beaten Wednesday afternoon while onlookers recorded the whole thing. 23-year-old Steve Washington is still in shock after being beaten dozensMore >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A mentally disabled man was badly beaten Wednesday afternoon while onlookers recorded the whole thing. 23-year-old Steve Washington is still in shock after being beaten dozensMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:47:59 GMT
MAUMELLE Investigators say the restaurant on Highway 365 North was robbed at 2:00 Thursday morning by two suspects - one man and one woman. One of them was carrying what witnesses described as an AK 47 type assault rifle.More >>
MAUMELLE Investigators say the restaurant at 20514 Highway 365 North was robbed at 2:00 Thursday morning by two suspects - one man and one woman. One of them was carrying what witnesses described as an AK 47 type weapon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:37:05 GMT
There are a couple cases that Seven-On-Your-Side has been tracking that are worthy of updates this evening, starting with a construction quandary for an 89 year-old woman. The Arkansas Contractors LicensingMore >>
Seven On Your Side updates two cases from earlier this year.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:45:18 GMT
More Arkansas families in need will have food on their tables thanks to a donation by a Little Rock equipment company. Briggs equipment presented the Arkansas Foodbank with a $5,000 check Friday morning.More >>
More Arkansas families in need will have food on their tables thanks to a donation to the Arkansas Foodbank by a Little Rock equipment company.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:46:27 GMT
A Lonoke County couple is behind bars and accused of raping two children when the kids were three- and four-years-old. Lieutenant James Kulesa said the two suspects are related to the children. The womanMore >>
Lieutenant James Kulesa said the two suspects are related to the children.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:13:47 GMT
CABOT - A Lonoke County deputy and Ward police officer went to a home on Ballard Road in Cabot Thursday after a tip about possible drug activity and stolen property being kept thereMore >>
CABOT - A Lonoke County deputy and Ward police officer went to a home on Ballard Road in Cabot Thursday after a tip about possible drug activity and stolen property being kept thereMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:50:21 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Trakia Patton's mother reported her missing Thursday, telling police she hasn't seen the 18-year-old since around 9:00 Saturday night when she went out with friends.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Trakia Patton's mother reported her missing Thursday, telling police she hasn't seen the 18-year-old since around 9:00 Saturday night when she went out with friends.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:33:37 GMT
The Family Church of Bryant officially opens its youth facility on Sunday, seven months after a lightning strike caused a fire which burned the original building to the ground. The 20,000 square footMore >>
The Family Church of Bryant officially opens its youth facility on Sunday, seven months after a lightning strike caused a fireMore >>
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - First lady Michelle Obama has spoken passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address to more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University.More >>
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - First lady Michelle Obama has spoken passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address to more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:14:59 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - A judge granted an injunction Friday morning against the new 12 week ban, meaning it will not be law unless the State beats the lawsuit in court.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - A judge granted an injunction Friday morning against the new 12 week ban, meaning it will not be law unless the State beats the lawsuit in court.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:56:37 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion budget.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion budget.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:54:56 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two U.S. senators are participating in an online discussion with small business owners about the Internet and economic development.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two U.S. senators are participating in an online discussion with small business owners about the Internet and economic development.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:51:07 GMT
WASHINGTON - Dozens of TEA party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the IRS operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.More >>
WASHINGTON - Dozens of TEA party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:41:43 GMT
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) – House Speaker Davy Carter announced Friday morning he will not seek the Republican nomination run for governor but will instead serve the state in private sector. Friday morning CarterMore >>
House Speaker Davy Carter announced Friday morning he will not seek the Republican nomination run for governor.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:51:46 GMT
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is receiving a $20,000 grant for an exhibit on stereotypes of Native Americans.More >>
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is receiving a $20,000 grant for an exhibit on stereotypes of Native Americans.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:43:13 GMT
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - Every year it's tradition for law enforcement to honor fallen officers for National Police Memorial Week. Well, a couple of years ago volunteers set out to find the graves of twentyMore >>
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - Every year it's tradition for law enforcement to honor fallen officers for National Police Memorial Week. Well, a couple of years ago volunteers set out to find the graves of twentyMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:19:24 GMT
Saline County inmates may soon have to fork out some money for their stay, if a newly proposed ordinance goes into effect. It's a two-part ordinance that covers medical bills and damage to the jail --More >>
It's a two-part ordinance that covers medical bills and damage to the jail -- two areas that are costing county jails dearly.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:38:16 GMT
A banquet held Thursday night celebrated single parent students who made a commitment to completing their education. A total of 29 students received the recognition. The Single Parent Scholarship isMore >>
A banquet held Thursday night celebrated single parent students who made a commitment to completing their education. A total of 29 students received the recognition. The Single Parent Scholarship isMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:19:04 GMT
A six year old girl who was stabbed last week in Johnson County has died. Police say 21 year old Kou Her broke into a home near Hartman and was found in the girl's bedroom by two relatives. Her wasMore >>
A six year old girl who was stabbed last week in Johnson County has died. Police say 21 year old Kou Her broke into a home near Hartman and was found in the girl's bedroom by two relatives. Her wasMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:54:25 GMT
For millions of Americans, social security is the paycheck they live on every month. One Saline County woman is missing hers. All we know is Verna Potts' $724.00 check didn't make it to her accountMore >>
A Saline County woman is going without her monthly Social Security check...so far.More >>
The high school years are a time when teenagers typically begin to pull away from their parents. So how do you keep that relationship with your kids strong? Joan Early found a group of parents from BryantMore >>
Nearly every teenager experiences some highs and lows during high school and as parents, you are along for the emotional ups and downs of it all. In this edition of Family First, Joan Early finds out how parents at Bryant High School are keeping their families close as their teens start to move away.More >>
MORRILTON - Superintendent Dr. Annette Henderson said she is working with the city of Morrilton and Chief of Police Sonny Stover to secure a grant that would pay for a portion of the officer's salary for up to four years.More >>
MORRILTON - Superintendent Dr. Annette Henderson said she is working with the city of Morrilton and Chief of Police Sonny Stover to secure a grant that would pay for a portion of the officer's salary for up to four years.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:33:24 GMT
On Friday the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will conduct a drill to test how well the facility can handle a simulated radiological emergency. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. UAMS Medical Center emergencyMore >>
On Friday the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will conduct a drill to test how well the facility can handle a simulated radiological emergency.More >>
(KATV) A Little Rock teenager is campaigning to put the brakes on the distracted driving epidemic. Gracie Stover has seen the heartache texting and driving can cause and wants to inspire teens to makeMore >>
A Little Rock teenager is campaigning to put the brakes on the distracted driving epidemic. Gracie Stover has seen the heartache texting and driving can cause and wants to inspire teens to make a life changing choice. She started out small, with bracelets for her school, but it has turned into something much larger."More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:43:28 GMT
BENTON - Sarah Mondragon is described as 5'10" tall, weighing 160 pounds with brown eyes, blond hair and tattoos of a flower on her chest and a blue butterfly on her left ankle.More >>
BENTON - Sarah Mondragon is described as 5'10" tall, weighing 160 pounds with brown eyes, blond hair and tattoos of a flower on her chest and a blue butterfly on her left ankle.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:29:13 GMT
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a North Little Rock man convicted of first-degree murder in the bludgeoning death of his grandfather.More >>
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a North Little Rock man convicted of first-degree murder in the bludgeoning death of his grandfather.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:46:08 GMT
A new national poll shows there is still a fairly close split among voters in the gun control debate but a majority still strongly oppose an outright ban on private gun ownership.The telephone survey byMore >>
A new national poll shows there is still a fairly close split among voters in the gun control debate but a majority still strongly oppose an outright ban on private gun ownership.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:44:51 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Firefighters say an early morning fire at an apartment complex displaced about 130 residents and caused about $4 million in damage.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Firefighters say an early morning fire at an apartment complex displaced about 130 residents and caused about $4 million in damage.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:56:11 GMT
A Texarkana woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her boyfriend.More >>
A Texarkana woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her boyfriend.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:54:26 GMT
CONWAY (KATV) - Dozens showed up today to pay tribute to fallen officers in Faulkner County for National Police Week. A total of eight officers were honored Wednesday with roses placed in front of theirMore >>
CONWAY (KATV) - Dozens showed up today to pay tribute to fallen officers in Faulkner County for National Police Week. A total of eight officers were honored Wednesday with roses placed in front of theirMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:52:26 GMT
Every year in the news business there are certain people that emerge as headline-makers... some for positive reasons, while others are considered controversial. We often times consider those individualsMore >>
Every year in the news business there are certain people that emerge as headline-makers... some for positive reasons, while others are considered controversial. We often times consider those individualsMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:29:41 GMT
Friday will mark the official end of the recently adjourned legislative session. If there is one thing that lawmakers may want to remember is this: don't wait until the final day to file your bills.More >>
You would have to ask each lawmaker who filed legislation on March 11th why he or she waited until the last day to file. But we can tell you this...the chance to pass those bills was cut in half.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:56:05 GMT
(KATV) Lonoke - Could locally raised catfish become a delicacy like caviar? The price for farmers has more than doubled in recent years and the competitive Chinese market has put local farmers out of business.More >>
In 2008 congress passed a bill authorizing the USDA to take over inspections, because they look over nearly 100 percent of all domestic and foreign food facilities. But the FDA is still responsible. Chad Causey, a Catfish Farmers of America consultant says, "The FDA only inspects roughly 2% of all seafood that is imported into this country. That two percent is by sight alone."More >>
Fundraisers will hold a dinner and auction in June to raise money to buy a local boy a service dog to protect him from severe nut allergies. Cutter Morning Star Junior High cheerleaders will also joinMore >>
Fundraisers will hold a dinner and auction in June to raise money to buy a local boy a service dog to protect him from severe nut allergies.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:39:21 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - BPA is a chemical that is widely manufactured for uses in plastics like drink containers and food storage containers. Questions are now being raised regarding how much is absorbed through the skin.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - BPA is a chemical that is widely manufactured for uses in plastics like drink containers and food storage containers. Questions are now being raised regarding how much is absorbed through the skin and at what point that exposure is a concern.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:31:41 GMT
The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital in executions.More >>
The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital in executions.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-05-15 16:17:00 GMT
GRAND LAKE, Okla. - Rachel Nicole Swetnam and William Lewis Varner, III, were passengers on a boat that collided with a docked houseboat, according to officials with the Grand River Dam Authority.More >>
GRAND LAKE, Okla. - Rachel Nicole Swetnam and William Lewis Varner, III, were passengers on a boat that collided with a docked houseboat, according to officials with the Grand River Dam Authority.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:25:24 GMT
There is new multi-millionaire and now the country is waiting to find out who that is. A single ticket beat the odds of winning the Powerball lottery jackpot. The winning ticket for Saturday night's drawingMore >>
A single ticket beat the odds of winning the Powerball lottery jackpot.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:32:00 GMT
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County jail. Shoffner was arrested Saturday afternoon by the FBI, according to Pulaski County Sheriff's office spokespersonMore >>
LITTLE ROCK - State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County Jail.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:45:52 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A mentally disabled man was badly beaten Wednesday afternoon while onlookers recorded the whole thing. 23-year-old Steve Washington is still in shock after being beaten dozensMore >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A mentally disabled man was badly beaten Wednesday afternoon while onlookers recorded the whole thing. 23-year-old Steve Washington is still in shock after being beaten dozensMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:46:27 GMT
A Lonoke County couple is behind bars and accused of raping two children when the kids were three- and four-years-old. Lieutenant James Kulesa said the two suspects are related to the children. The womanMore >>
Lieutenant James Kulesa said the two suspects are related to the children.More >>
