Allison Wise

Rogers

Evening News Anchor at KHBS/KHOG-TV (Rogers, AR)

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Bentonville family installs shelter after May 2024 tornadoes

1 month ago | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

As we approach the year anniversary of the May 2024 tornadoes, 40/29 News has been covering stories of families, cities and businesses on the road to recovery. We spoke with a family from Bentonville who decided to take a concerted effort to stay safe and prepared ahead of severe storms. After moving from Pittsburgh, Eric Petor said they started experiencing several bouts of severe weather across Northwest Arkansas.
Benton County election commission draws candidate names for ballot

Mar 4, 2025 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

BENTON COUNTY ROAD CREWS ARE ALSO KEEPING AN EYE JACOB MURPHY, 40/29 NEWS. TODAY IN BENTON COUNTY -- BALLOT POSITIONS WERE DRAWN FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD BALLOT. IF SOMEONE DOESN'T SHOW UP TO DRAW THEIR NUMBER IN PERSON -- THEIR NUMBER WILL BE DRAWN BY THE ELECTION COMMISSION IN THE ORDER OF WHICH THEY FILED.
ARDOT crews working through snowy conditions

Feb 18, 2025 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise |Lakyra Banks

FAYETTEVILLE AND EUREKA SPRINGS. >> AND CREWS WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THEY’RE TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THAT SNOW THAT WE’RE SEEING OUT THERE. >> WE’VE GOT DAVE PARKER AGAIN, ARDOT SPOKESPERSON, WHO HAS BEEN VERY BUSY TODAY, AND I CAN IMAGINE THAT WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. DAVE, LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT YOUR CREWS ARE DOING RIGHT NOW. >> YOU KNOW, KEEPING UP WITH THINGS. I THINK YOU GUYS JUST SAID IT BEST. YOU’RE JUST TRYING TO STAY ONE STEP AHEAD OF IT.
Suits & Sneakers Gala honorary chair details her battle with cancer

Oct 9, 2024 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

An annual event that combines the love of the hogs with the passion to fight cancer is returning!This Friday, October 11th, the community will come together for the 4th Annual Suits and Sneakers Gala, a special event benefiting the American Cancer Society. This year's gala aims to raise critical funds for access to care, research, and early detection—key areas in the fight against cancer.
Fayetteville businesses looking forward to football crowds

Sep 7, 2024 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

Construction in downtown Fayetteville is having an impact on one local sports bar, with not as much foot traffic coming by the bar. Grubb's Bar and Grill is near the parking lot near the Walton Arts Center that has been closed due to construction. "We don't have that parking lot anymore," Jason Collins with Grubb's said.
B2S: Doctor explains allergies

Aug 8, 2024 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

MEANS PARENTS ARE PREPARING TO DEAL WITH AN INCREASED RISK FOR THEM OR THEIR KIDS TO CATCH A COLD OR COME DOWN WITH SOME SORT OF BUG. >> THAT’S RIGHT. ITCHY EYES, RUNNY NOSE. IF THAT’S YOU, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. WE SPOKE TO A DOCTOR WHO SAYS OUR RECENT SUMMER WEATHER PATTERN LED TO AN UPTICK IN ALLERGIES AND OVERALL SICKNESS. >> I THINK THERE’S A LOT OF ALLERGIES RIGHT NOW. >> WE HAVE A REALLY WET AND HOT SUMMER, AND SO, UM, THE PLANTS ARE REALLY HAPPY. AND SO WE HAVE A TON OF ALLERGENS GOING ON.
Arkansas doctor advises on good sleep habits for schoolkids

Aug 6, 2024 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

As the return to school draws near, an Arkansas doctor is emphasizing the importance of good sleep habits for children's academic performance and overall interaction with their peers and teachers."Especially growing kids need more sleep than adults. The standard thought process is 7 to 9 hours and a lot fall short of that. And creating good habits is key to making sure that they are successful.
Rogers students to start school year in new location due to storm damage

Aug 6, 2024 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

Rogers school officials have communicated plans to parents for the upcoming school year, which will see students attending classes in mobile units at Rogers New Technology High School due to significant storm damage at Greer Lingle Middle School. Brannon Taber, a student at Lingle Middle School, shared his thoughts on the upcoming change. "I'm going to school from Lingle to new tech. It was all caved in by the tornado, from the classes to the roof. So yeah, it was really caved in" Taber said. "Ugh.
Tontitown Grape Festival to launch with heat safety measures

Aug 5, 2024 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

The Tontitown Grape Festival, a 125-year-long tradition, will begin with safety measures in place for the expected heat.The festival will run from Aug. 6 through Aug. 10.The hot temperatures could be dangerous for fairgoers as they listen to music, go on rides, and eat the famous spaghetti dinners. That's why the fair is taking safety precautions."We will have Central EMS on site with their rover out here," Christopher Redo, Grape Festival Chairman, said.
Northwest Arkansas faces challenges and balances growth amid transformation

Jul 11, 2024 | 4029tv.com | Allison Wise

The allure of outdoor activities, natural beauty, job opportunities, and relatively affordable living has drawn a steady stream of newcomers to Northwest Arkansas, even as housing prices reach unprecedented heights. Heather Keenan, with the NWA Board of Realtors, highlighted a staggering increase of over 100% in home values over the past decade, underscoring the region's rapid transformation. "Our little secret here is not a secret anymore. Not only do we have jobs, we have four seasons.