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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Avelo Airlines kicks off deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

1 day ago | katv.com | Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

Passengers walk in front of Mesa Gateway Airport, where Avelo Airlines started making deportation flights on behalf of the federal government on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Avelo Airlines kicks off deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

1 day ago | katv.com | Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

The Houston-based low-cost carrier said it would charter flights from Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona, utilizing three Boeing 737-800 aircraft in collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Andrew Levy, Avelo's founder and chief executive, stated that the agreement to work for ICE would help the company expand and protect jobs. “We realize this is a sensitive and complicated topic,” he said.
Flight cuts and delays amid ongoing issues

2 days ago | katv.com | Jana DeCamilla
Woman drives through barriers into Laurel Main Street Festival

3 days ago | katv.com | Katie Bourque

A woman was charged after recklessly breaching barriers and driving into the crowd at the Main Street Festival. (Laurel Police Department)
Batesville Motor Speedway owners consider sale of historic racetrack

4 days ago | katv.com | Andrew Mobley

Batesville Motor Speedway, one of Arkansas's most revered dirt track speedways, was recently put up for sale by its longtime owners. (Photo KATV)
Screening of Sally celebrates first American woman in space at Arkansas Museum

5 days ago | katv.com | Payton Dhooge

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Cinema Society, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, is set to host an exclusive screening of "Sally," a documentary about the first American woman in space. The event will take place on May 19 at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. The documentary offers a unique perspective, featuring Sally Ride's partner of 27 years, Tam, speaking on camera for the first time.
Free MMR vaccine clinic in Conway aims to curb measles spread

5 days ago | katv.com | Scott Solomon

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Friday, the State Library Board of Directors met for the last time before all seven board members are expected to be replaced. A law to reconstitute the State Library Board was signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in April. All current members on the board are to be terminated and replaced by the Governor. The meeting started with State Librarian Jennifer Chilcoat thanking and acknowledging the board members, some having served for 14 years.
State Library Board holds final meeting as Governor prepares to appoint new members

5 days ago | katv.com | Payton Dhooge

Fri, 09 May 2025 23:46:11 GMT (1746834371340)Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common)4d1ee3725204269f37a0f19cbbd23231c184013cFallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. State Library Board holds final meeting as Governor prepares to appoint new membersOn Friday, the State Library Board of Directors met for the last time before all seven board members are expected to be replaced. (Photo Arkansas State Library Board)
Arkansas golfer Maria José Marin swings for ANNIKA Award glory

5 days ago | katv.com | Scott Solomon

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Maria José Marin, a standout golfer from the University of Arkansas, is making waves as a finalist for the prestigious ANNIKA Award, the highest honor in women's college golf. This marks the first time an Arkansas golfer has been a finalist since Maria Fassi, who won it in 2018 and 2019. Hailing from Cali, Colombia, José Marin recently secured a runner-up finish at the NCAA Columbus Regional.
Ward Central students grow green thumbs and friendships in school garden

5 days ago | katv.com | Kylon Williams |Isley Gooden |Kaelin Clay

At Ward Central Elementary School, students are not just learning about gardening; they're cultivating life skills and friendships in their very own "Cultivating Kindness" garden. Jenie James, a counselor at the school, said the initiative began during the COVID-19 pandemic when she developed a passion ...