Justin Trobaugh

Fort Smith

Digital Producer at KNWA-TV (Fayetteville, AR)

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Trolley derails, blocks traffic in Fort Smith

1 week ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Fort Smith police responded to the 300 block of Rogers Avenue after a trolley derailed from the tracks. Fort Smith police say no injuries were reported. The derailment will block traffic due to the trolley blocking part of the road.
Fayetteville city attorney responds to call for funding freeze, says no sanctuary law was violated

1 week ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

Video: Undocumented community ‘gripped with fear’ after ICE presence in Fayetteville, AIRE saysFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams released a memorandum saying the city did not violate the law regarding sanctuary cities after Mayor Molly Rawn said it does not assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Arkansas State Rep.
1 in custody following evacuation of Iowa debate tournament involving Springdale students

1 week ago | nwahomepage.com | Natasha Keicher |Zach Fisher |Justin Trobaugh

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a “disturbance” at the EMC Events Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, that was hosting a debate tournament involving students from Springdale. At around 3 p.m. the DMPD and PCSO responded to the EMC Events Center after receiving reports of a male entering the stage area during an event and “prompted safety concerns,” police said.
State lawmaker calls for Fayetteville funding freeze following mayor’s ICE statements

1 week ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Rep. Kendon Underwood (R-Cave Springs) calls for a funding freeze to the city of Fayetteville following comments Mayor Molly Rawn made regarding the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Rawn released a statement on June 17, stating that the city “does not assist ICE in carrying out its agenda,” following a traffic stop involving the law enforcement agency, along with the Arkansas Highway Police.
WATCH: Al Roker visits Bentonville Film Festival, Crystal Bridges

1 week ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival is underway, and the excitement surrounding this year’s event is high thanks to some help from ”America’s favorite weatherman,” Al Roker. KNWA/FOX24’s photojournalist Brad Horn gets us caught up in all the action in the video above.
Vote to raise Arkoma water rates fails at Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting

1 week ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A proposal to raise water rates for Arkoma customers failed at the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting on June 17. There were two options: raising the rates by $3 or $5. Both options failed. The increase to Arkoma’s rates was intended to help pay for the $1 billion renovations to Fort Smith’s water and sewage system. Board member Kevin Settle voted “no,” saying forcing a rate increase for Arkoma wouldn’t incentivize a better sewage system.
Franklin County man arrested for attempted murder for stabbing

2 weeks ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

OZARK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Franklin County man was arrested June 11 after stabbing a man and claiming self-defense. According to court documents, Preston Teague, 33, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree battery and criminal trespass. According to an affidavit, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Mercy Hospital Emergency Room in Ozark about a stabbing.
Franklin County man arrested for attempted murder following stabbing

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Justin Trobaugh

OZARK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Franklin County man was arrested June 11 after stabbing a man and claiming self-defense. Preston Teague, 33According to court documents, Preston Teague, 33, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree battery and criminal trespass. According to an affidavit, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Mercy Hospital Emergency Room in Ozark about a stabbing.
Fort Smith police looking for suspect in vehicle break-in investigation

2 weeks ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Fort Smith Police Department is investigating a series of recent vehicle break-ins that have been ongoing since June 10. According to police, multiple vehicles were reportedly broken into across multiple locations, primarily around apartment complexes and hotels. No specific addresses are being released, but police believe the incidents are connected and may involve the same person.
OSBI investigates LeFlore County shooting that left one dead, one injured

2 weeks ago | nwahomepage.com | Justin Trobaugh

HEAVENER, Okla. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Heavener Police Department and Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department to investigate a shooting in Heavener that left one person injured and one person dead June 11. According to a social media post from the OSBI, officers responded to the Gardenwalk Apartments around 1 a.m. on Oklahoma Highway 128 in Heavener.