Kyler Swaim

Journalist at KNWA-TV (Fayetteville, AR)

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Walmart renovating 5 Arkansas locations; here’s where and what they will look like

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Kyler Swaim

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart plans to remodel hundreds of stores and has announced which locations will be renovated to reflect its “Store of the Future” concept. Walmart previously announced plans in January 2024 to invest in the remodeling of 650 store locations across 47 states and Puerto Rico, a move the company said would create tens of thousands of jobs to support the projects.
Tontitown man sentenced for imprisoning child in closet

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Kyler Swaim

TONTITOWN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Tontitown man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced for imprisoning a child in a secret compartment in his closet, according to court documents. Jon Thompson, 42, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to false imprisonment, interference with custody, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of body armor and failure to appear. Jon Thompson, 42 (Courtesy: Washington County Detention Center)He was sentenced to four years in prison with six years suspended.
Gov. Sanders vetoes two bills regarding behavioral health programs in schools, patient access to medical information

1 day ago | kark.com | Kyler Swaim

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — After signing dozens of bills into law following the end of the legislative session, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has vetoed two more bills sent to her desk for a signature. Senate Bill 451 would have required the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Department of Education to establish regional behavioral health programs.
UPDATE: Multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 540 cleared

1 day ago | nwahomepage.com | Kyler Swaim

Posted: Apr 23, 2025 / 08:01 AM CDT Updated: Apr 23, 2025 / 09:11 AM CDT UPDATE: The accident has been cleared. VAN BUREN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A multi-vehicle accident is slowing traffic on Interstate 540 in Van Buren, according to IDriveArkansas. The accident was first reported at 7:50 a.m. at mile marker 1.7 of I-540 southbound.
Gov. Sanders vetoes two bills regarding behavioral health programs in schools, patient access to medical information

1 day ago | nwahomepage.com | Kyler Swaim

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Gov. Sanders vetoes two bills regarding behavioral health programs in schools, patient access to medical information

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Kyler Swaim

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — After signing dozens of bills into law following the end of the legislative session, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has vetoed two more bills sent to her desk for a signature. Senate Bill 451 would have required the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Department of Education to establish regional behavioral health programs.
Fort Smith police responding to fatal crash on Midland Bridge

1 day ago | nwahomepage.com | Kyler Swaim

Posted: Apr 23, 2025 / 06:56 AM CDT Updated: Apr 23, 2025 / 07:41 AM CDT FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Fort Smith Police Department is responding to a fatal crash on the Midland Bridge, according to a news release. The crash, first reported by FSPD at 6:42 a.m., was a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident. The department said accident reconstruction will be in the area for several hours, causing considerable traffic impacts.
White supremacist receives life sentence for kidnapping, murdering Springdale man

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Kyler Swaim

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Fort Smith man received a life sentence on Monday in federal court in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a Springdale man in 2021, according to federal court documents. Daniel Blanks, 46 (Courtesy: Washington County Detention Center)Daniel Blanks, 46, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for aiding and abetting kidnapping resulting in death. He pleaded guilty to that charge in federal court on Oct. 25, 2024.
Fayetteville Revenue Office open Saturday to ‘ensure access to REAL ID’: DFA

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Kyler Swaim

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) says the Fayetteville Revenue Office will be open on Saturday, April 26, to ensure access to REAL ID. REAL IDs are required for Arkansans to board a flight starting on May 7, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). They are also required to enter certain federal buildings or a nuclear power plant.
Former Ducks Unlimited president named Arkansas Game and Fish Commission director

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Kyler Swaim

Kyler SwaimTue, April 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM UTC1 min readFormer Ducks Unlimited president named Arkansas Game and Fish Commission directorLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission named a new director on Monday, more than five months after the former director vacated his position. Doug Schoenrock, former president of Ducks Unlimited, was named the 20th director of AGFC during a meeting on Monday.

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