KATV-TV (Little Rock, AR)

KATV is a television station that operates on virtual channel 7 and UHF digital channel 22. It is affiliated with ABC and is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. The station is part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group. KATV's studios are situated at the intersection of Main and East 4th Streets in Downtown Little Rock, while its transmission facilities are on Shinall Mountain, close to the Chenal Valley area. For cable viewers, KATV can be found on Comcast Xfinity at channel 8 in standard definition and channel 231 in high definition.

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#13926

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Relationship advice with therapist Rebecca

1 day ago | katv.com

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — You can email Rebecca Ward your relationship questions at [email protected].
Pettus Foundation offers second chances amid Arkansas violence surge

3 days ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Pettus Foundation, a local nonprofit, is intensifying its efforts to prevent violence and illegal activity in Central Arkansas by reaching out to at-risk youth and individuals re-entering society. The foundation provides jobs, resources, mentorship, and opportunities for a better life, aiming to motivate others to follow suit. "Anything we can do to keep them busy and off the streets," said Kris Pettus, founder of the Pettus Foundation.
Vance visits Rome for Good Friday celebration, next stop India

5 days ago | katv.com | Samantha Bilitz

Vice President JD Vance will meet with the Italian Prime Minister and the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal during his visit to Rome ahead of Easter.
Fire devastates iconic Little Rock restaurant Homer's East Restaurant

6 days ago | katv.com | Ashley Luningham

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A staple of Little Rock since the late 80’s has been permanently shut down after a fire destroyed Homer’s East Restaurant off of Roosevelt Road. "My kids work here," said owner Katrina Eibes. "That is the third generation so part of my heart just kind of broke.”It is the end of an era for the family of Homer Connell, who opened the doors of Homer’s East Restaurant in 1986. Eibes said they saw on Facebook that it was on fire.
Tariffs, economy threaten to force struggling Arkansas farmers out of business

6 days ago | katv.com | Andrew Mobley

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Increasing back-and-forth tariffs between the U.S. and countries like China amid the Trump administration's trade war might be the straw that broke the camel's back for some Arkansas farmers, more and more of whom are being forced out of business. "The stress in the farm community right now is really high. Margins are already low," Daniels told KATV in March. "We know a lot of farmers have decided to get out this year and not farm.
Former KATV reporter recalls "heart-wrenching" coverage of OKC Bombing

6 days ago | katv.com | Chris May

David Shuster reported from outside theAlfred P. Murrah Federal Building for KATV on April 19th, 1995. (Photo: KATV)
Homer's East Restaurant in Little Rock to close following afternoon fire

1 week ago | katv.com | Scott Solomon

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Announced on April 17, Homer's East Restaurant will be permanently closing after serving the Little Rock community since 1986. The closure comes after a fire that was reported earlier in the afternoon. A Facebook post from the company shared a new development, set to introduce a new approach to serving its customers. It's new food trailer, "Homer's on the Go," will be making its way to the public on the road.
Regions Bank provides disaster-recovery financial services to Arkansas, 7 other states

1 week ago | katv.com | Scott Solomon

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — From April 2 to April 7, a mix of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding shook parts of the Midwest and Southeast, crippling communities and businesses in its path. To help combat the overall loss that communities are gripped with, Regions Bank is lending a hand to assist with recovery.
Strawberry growers in Arkansas battle new plant disease

1 week ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Strawberry growers in Arkansas are grappling with a new plant disease, Neopestalopsiapsis, which has recently been discovered in the state. The disease, known as Neo-P, was first detected in Florida in 2017 and has since spread to other parts of the southeastern United States. "This new disease is called Neopestalopsiapsis," said Amanda McWhirt, a professor of horticulture and fruit and vegetable extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Construction estimated to begin this fall after community pushes for school improvements

1 week ago | katv.com | Ashley Luningham

PULASKI CO., Ark. (KATV) — A small community on the outskirts of Little Rock city limits has raised concerns with the Pulaski County School District on the condition of their elementary school. In March, students and parents from College Station Elementary went before the PCSSD school board to complain about the condition of their school. "There are damages to the ceiling which causes the classroom to flood when raining," said Monroe Clemons, a student at College Station Elementary.