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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is being held in the greater Little Rock area this weekend. The walk will begin after a 10 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Argenta Plaza, 510 N Main Street in North Little Rock. You can register for the event online. Organizers said funds raised
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed lawsuits against Kalshi and VGW, alleging the companies operate illegal gambling platforms within the state.
Around 3:45 am on Sunday, veteran fire Captain Shane Dougan woke up in his home to the sound of a car alarm. When he went outside to investigate, he saw that his garage was pumping out smoke. A fire had broken out and was spreading quickly.
Malik Ali was charged with first-degree murder after 55-year-old Kenneth Brown died from gunshot wounds in a Little Rock shooting.
Beyond a tiny shower chance Thursday night into Friday, mainly in northern Arkansas, the extended forecast is dry again.
Chris Jones's campaign declined to concede the U.S. House District 2 race on Wednesday while 99% of the votes had been counted, showing him trailing incumbent French Hill by a narrow margin.
Little Rock officials have scheduled the Bright the Night tree lighting ceremony for Nov. 23 at Capitol Plaza, featuring live entertainment, food, and a holiday drive.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is moving towards refilling Lake County in Faulkner County.
Arkansas voters approved three out of four midterm ballot initiatives, including measures on citizens-only voting, expanded gun rights, and water infrastructure, while rejecting an amendment to broaden economic development programs.
Diamond State Cat Fanciers is scheduled to host its annual A Sparkling Cat Show Spectacular at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds on November 21-22.
A 24-year-old California man, Dylan Baker, was arrested after being identified in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old in Conway, Arkansas.
The Little Rock Police Department requested public assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that damaged a building at Junior Deputy Baseball Park in October.
Democrats gained 10 seats in the Arkansas House on Tuesday night, ending the Republican party's long-held three-fourths supermajority.
Voters in Hot Springs approved a measure allowing liquor stores within city limits to sell alcohol on Sundays.
It's already the 10th-largest Powerball jackpot of all time, and it will only continue to grow if no one wins on Wednesday night.
Aaron Spencer, the Republican candidate in the race for Lonoke County sheriff, has released a statement after the race was called against his favor.
President Donald Trump partially blamed the ongoing war with Iran for the GOP's sweeping midterm losses in the midterms — but said he would have done it again.
Arkansas Sen. Kim Hammer has been declared the winner of the Secretary of State race.
Independent candidate Chris Lowery defeated incumbent Lafayette Woods Jr. in the Jefferson County sheriff race.
Rep. Steve Womack (R) was reelected to the United States House of Representatives Tuesday night, defeating challengers Robb Ryerse (D) and Bobby Wilson (Libertarian).
Independent candidate Larry Behnke won the race for Lonoke County sheriff, defeating Republican Aaron Spencer.
Democrats have won the Senate majority, a feat that seemed unreachable last year but that came to fruition with Republican candidates failing in states won just two years ago by President Trump, whose failing approval ratings was a huge drag on the GOP. Victory in the Senate will deliver additional oversight powers to…
Republican incumbent Sarah Huckabee Sanders won the Arkansas governor's race, marking the first time the state has elected back-to-back Republican governors since Reconstruction.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KLRT) - The Arkansas men's basketball team opened up the season with a dominant 106-61 win over UAPB on Tuesday night. UAPB strikes first in the game, but the Razorbacks hit back, and the very first points of the Razorbacks' regular season came from a Jeremiah Wilkinson three. At the first media…
Incumbent Republican Senator Tom Cotton won the election for the U.S. Senate seat representing Arkansas.
Mayor Frank Scott Jr. won reelection in the Little Rock mayoral race, defeating challenger B.J. Wyrick with 70.1% of the vote.
Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman won Arkansas' fourth congressional district.
Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Rick Crawford has been declared the winner in the race for Arkansas’ first congressional district.
Democrats on Tuesday seized control of the U.S. House, flipping the chamber after four years in the minority wilderness to usher in a new era of divided government, Decision Desk HQ projects. The change will have immediate repercussions for the workings of Washington next year, slamming the brakes on President Trump’s…
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ark. – A crash involving a semi-truck has completely shut down eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Clarksville. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the crash was first reported at 5:37 p.m. All eastbound lanes are shut down as of 6 p.m. ARDOT’s iDrive map shows traffic backed up…
Voters in Little Rock braved rainy weather on Tuesday to participate in the Nov. 3 election, expressing various political priorities and reporting smooth polling processes.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A homicide investigation is underway in Parkin, Arkansas, according to the Arkansas State Police Tuesday. Police say that on October 29, the Parkin Police Department and Cross County Sheriff's deputies responded to Front Street after a man collapsed on a sidewalk. The man was taken to Regional One…
After Tuesday's showers and storms, and cold front, the work week will be cooler. A small chance of a stray shower Thursday night, then a dry cold front Friday brings even cooler air for the weekend.
The Austin Police Department investigated a hoax call made Sunday night reporting an officer down, confirming that no threat existed and no officers were injured.
Arkansas revenue collections outperformed expectations in October, driven by strong sales and corporate income tax growth, leaving the state with a year-to-date surplus of more than $150 million above forecast.
More than 605,000 Arkansans cast early ballots for the 2026 election cycle, including a record-breaking single-day turnout on the final day of early voting.
November 3 is Election Day for the 2026 Arkansas midterms.
So-called "undervoting" is permitted.
Election Day coincides with National Sandwich Day this year, meaning Americans have some freebies to look forward to on Tuesday.
The stakes in Tuesday's election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say.
The red, white and blue sticker was initially created to encourage voter turnout but evolved into a badge of civic pride.
The red, white and blue sticker was initially created to encourage voter turnout but evolved into a badge of civic pride.
Rain and thunderstorms will move through Arkansas today. They are in West Arkansas to start the day, then Central Arkansas in the second half of the morning and first half of the afternoon. Then, all afternoon and until the polls close East Arkansas will be dealing with the rain and storms. There is a low-end severe…
Republicans and Democrats spent Monday night rallying supporters ahead of Election Day, while election officials prepared for another busy day at the polls.
CONWAY, Ark. (KLRT) - The UCA men's and women's basketball teams opened up the season on Monday night with a pair of wins. The UCA women beat Hendrix 90-47, led by Tiani Ellison, who had a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The UCA men took the court after and got a big victory
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KLRT) - The Little Rock women's basketball team opened up the 2026-27 season with a dominant 108-12 win over Central Baptist College on Monday night. Hot Springs native Payton Futch led the team with 18 points and four steals. In fact, the Trojans forced 33 turnovers in the game and converted those
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KLRT) - Arkansas couldn't have asked for a much better start to the season. The Razorbacks dominated from start to finish, cruising to a 127-48 victory over LSU New Orleans. Along the way, the Hogs made program history, setting a new single-game scoring record while forcing a program-record 51…
The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections.
Every year, hundreds of Independence County families flock to Batesville's Main Street for trick-or-treating. It's a big night in the city, but just as trick-or-treaters were heading home, a fire broke out at Studio Salon.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services partnered with nonprofit Project Zero to launch National Adoption Month with a commemorative run by Tiffany Wright and an upcoming Chasing Zero 5K race.
On Monday, many people were in line to vote on the last day of early voting; at the end of the day on Saturday, over 540 thousand people statewide voted, compared to the last midterm election in 2022, when Arkansas had a total of around 457 thousand people vote.
Come Tuesday night, win or lose, Hallie Shoffner’s first political campaign concludes; her first foray into politics pits her against incumbent republican Senator Tom Cotton as she tries to flip the seat he’s held for more than a decade.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced 63 arrests for election-related crimes, including a lawful permanent resident in Arkansas charged with voting by an alien.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Election Day. This activity moves in ahead of a cold front, moving from west to east across Arkansas. A very low severe risk exists. It'll be windy even outside of storms.
Little Rock police have arrested a woman accused in the death of her infant child.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Parts of a business jet appear to have broken off before the aircraft crashed in South Florida and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board, a federal investigator said Monday. Video recorded by a passersby captured the terrifying moment on Sunday afternoon when the
The manufacturer has urged any customers who may be in possession of the recalled supplements not to take them, but to throw them away.
A new poll shows President Donald Trump's disapproval rating reached a record high on Sunday, less than 48 hours before Election Day.
Newport High School dismissed early Monday due to a power outage.
Three people have been arrested in Hope after police say a 9-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet during a shootout Sunday afternoon.
A pilot aboard the Learjet that crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Friday had reported issues with ice and turbulence before declaring the plane’s imminent crash, according to chilling Air Traffic Control recordings.
President Donald Trump will make his final pitch to voters Monday ahead of Election Day at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, using the Washington landmark to tout his administration’s beautification projects in the nation’s capital.
Not registered to vote yet? You may still have an opportunity to cast your ballot.
More than 500,000 Arkansans cast their ballots early, and young voters have made their presence known.
Big changes to the exchange include expiring financial assistance, rising rates, potential delays in working with a broker, new restrictions on immigrants, and stricter enrollment checks.
The warning comes after several reports of toddlers experiencing complete airway obstruction while eating the bars.
President Donald Trump said his strategy if the GOP loses control of the House and the Senate would be to “become Mr. Veto.”
Monday is starting with some mist and fog and may even bring some very light rain showers that will continue into the early afternoon. Rainfall totals will not be high today, but Tuesday's rain will bring some very good rainfall totals. Rain and thunderstorms are likely in West Arkansas in the morning as the Election…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Darren Fichardt delivered when it mattered most Sunday, sinking an eagle putt on the 18th hole to win the Simmons Bank Championship and set a new tournament scoring record at 22-under par. The South African finished with an 8-under 64 in the final round at Pleasant Valley Country Club, holding off
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – From arena-sized country and Christian music shows to legendary metal acts and acclaimed indie performers, Arkansas music fans have plenty to choose from in November. Check out our list of shows happening at venues in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro and beyond this month. To stay on top of…
All passengers on board were killed, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Parts of Arkansas received decent rainfall from showers on Halloween. But southern Arkansas, an area that desperately needs rain, saw little to nothing. The exceptional drought certainly had a hand in this. But another, heavier rain chance is approaching. Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Tuesday, November 3…
North Little Rock police have opened a death investigation after the body of a woman was found on Halloween night.
Six people were injured in a shooting near Dickson Street in Fayetteville early Sunday morning, according to information confirmed by the Fayetteville Police Department.
Little Rock police are investigating after a shooting Sunday morning left one person dead and several others injured.
A new attraction celebrating Arkansas' rich musical heritage has opened in North Little Rock, featuring tributes to some of the state's most influential artists.
Two Arkansas schools celebrated state volleyball championships this week, with Mount St. Mary claiming the Class 5A title and Fountain Lake capturing the Class 3A crown. For the first time since 1993, Mount St. Mary won a state volleyball championship after outlasting Valley View in a five-set thriller. The Belles…
Scattered showers continue for Halloween night across Arkansas. While showers linger for part of November 1, another greater rain (and storm) chance is likely on Election Day.
CONWAY, Ark. - Four people were taken to a local hospital Saturday after a vehicle crashed into a Chili’s restaurant in Conway, according to police. The Conway Police Department said officers responded to the crash at about 12:04 p.m. Saturday at the Chili’s restaurant in Conway. Preliminary information indicates the…
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office recovered all funds diverted through a fraudulent vendor payment scheme involving Turn Key Health Clinics.
At the start of the summer, Vietnam War veteran Alan Cravens' neighbors moved away, but left behind 10 pitbull puppies and their mother.
The cause of death of a football player at an Oklahoma university who died from injuries sustained in a game earlier this month has been released, according to a report.
Fans gathered in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the first round of the Simmons Bank Championship commenced on Friday, with the tournament scheduled to conclude this Sunday.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is Arkansas’ 47th Governor and the first woman to serve in that role. Sanders said she is proud of what her administration has accomplished in Arkansas over the last four years, and she wants to continue that work with another term.
Various Arkansas high school football matchups are scheduled for Week 9 of the season across the state.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A major solar energy project in Little Rock is now complete, with city officials expecting the new facility to save nearly $1 million annually in electricity costs. The 6.3-megawatt solar array, located at the Port of Little Rock, is expected to generate enough electricity each year to offset…
Central Arkansas Bears head volleyball coach John Newberry has resigned, with assistant coach Jovan Garcia named as interim head coach.
Arkansas State Police recaptured escaped inmate Rodney Smith in rural Lee County on Friday after he fled the Brinkley jail following an alleged assault on law enforcement officers.
Arkansas State Police stated they are investigating the death of an inmate at the Varner Unit in Lincoln County.
A real estate holding company has filed a federal lawsuit against Pulaski County and other officials, alleging that a newly passed ordinance restricting data center construction is unconstitutional and unlawful.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.
Screams, spooky surprises-and a whole lot of fun, Holland's Haunted Forest is where a little walk in the woods can turn into a nightmare.
A Greenbrier man was arrested on a felony charge of abuse of a vulnerable person after allegedly choking a minor client at the Conway Human Development Center.
Arkansas State Parks has named the 2026 Park of the Year.
The Halloween spirit is in full effect at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
AAA officials are urging drivers to exercise caution and avoid swerving during evening hours following the fall time change to reduce the risk of severe accidents caused by deer strikes.
Dillon McKinney, a 31-year-old man from Tennessee, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor during a child sexual abuse sting in Lonoke County.
Thousands of space heaters are being recalled after more than a dozen reports of units catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Ground cinnamon is being recalled in 14 states just as holiday baking gets underway.
Your Local Election Headquarters will provide live looks from watch parties, cover key races and provide live political commentary on election night during a livestream from 7-9 p.m. on KARKFOX16+ Download the app today to prep for election night in Arkansas.