KFTA-TV (Fort Smith, AR)

KFTA-TV, which operates on virtual channel 24 and UHF digital channel 27, is a television station affiliated with Fox, based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It serves the regions of the Arkansas River Valley and Northwest Arkansas. Nexstar Media Group owns the station, which is part of a duo with KNWA-TV, an NBC affiliate licensed in Rogers. Both stations share their studios in the Underwood Building on Dickson Street in Downtown Fayetteville. Additionally, they maintain a sales office and news bureau located on Kelley Highway in Fort Smith, where KFTA's original studio was situated. The transmitter for KFTA is found in an unincorporated area of northeastern Crawford County, south of Artist Point.

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#120082

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#25299

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#1167

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Crawford County deputies make two arrest in double homicide case

2 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Elena Ramirez

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Crawford County officials found two men with gunshot wounds near Chester, Ark., on Tuesday night. Sheriff Daniel Perry said that deputies were dispatched near the 1700 block of Lansing Road. When they arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds. Jay Collins, 66, was dead on the scene, and Donny Ship, 70, later died in the hospitalAfter an investigation with multiple agencies in the area, it was concluded that two men were involved with the double homicide.
Springdale Schools appoints new Athletic Director

2 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Elena Ramirez

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Springdale School District has appointed Jeffrey David Williams as the new Athletic Director for the Har-Ber High School side of the district, officials announced this week. Williams brings 28 years of experience in education and athletics, most recently serving over four years in the Siloam Springs School District. His career includes stints at El Dorado, Pea Ridge, Siloam Springs, and 15 years at Fort Smith Southside.
Slowdown southbound near Futrall

2 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Elena Ramirez

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Fayetteville's Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation zoning district looks to preserve nature amid growth

2 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Casey Smith

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Fayetteville is soon to implement a new zoning district that is designed to account for the city’s future population growth while preserving nature after city council approval at its June 17 meeting. The Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation (CCR) zoning can, in theory, be applied to any square inch of the city’s 36,000 acres, Britin Bostick, Fayetteville’s long-range planning and special projects manager, said.
Pride Party at Ozark Natural Foods Co-Op

3 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Elena Ramirez

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Ozark Natural Foods Co-Op will host a Pride Party on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with music, activities, and family-friendly fun. The free event will feature a live DJ, selfie station, face painting, frozen treats from Pedal Pops, and community-building activities.
Sebastian County Jail inmate dies, awaiting ICE transfer

3 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Elena Ramirez

FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — An inmate at the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center was found unresponsive on June 19 and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Authorities say the death is under investigation, but no foul play is suspected at this time, according to a June 25 news release. The inmate, Juan Salazar‑Lopez, 48, was found in his cell and transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Fayetteville announces nations largest subsidized veteran housing

3 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Elena Ramirez

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Washington County officials are planning to build the largest subsidized veteran housing initiative in the United States, according to a Wednesday news release. The project called Patriot Park, will include 60 units of affordable housing, specifically for veterans earning 60% or less of the area median income. Rent will be income-based, making the homes more accessible to those in need.
Bentonville City Council tables trash service provider proposal to July 8 meeting

3 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Casey Smith

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Bentonville City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to table a proposal that would change its trash collection services from Republic Services to CARDS Holdings at its next meeting on July 8. City staff recommended CARDS Holdings’ bid due to it being the lowest cost to the city and about a monthly decrease of $4.34 per household for customers. However, councilmembers pushed back against the company, raising concerns about the quality of collection services.
Rodeo of the Ozarks kicks off tomorrow

3 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Elena Ramirez

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Parsons Stadium is preparing to bring the annual Rodeo of the Ozarks from June 25 to June 28. The events include bareback riding, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and breakaway ropingThe 81st annual rodeo is selling tickets from $15 to $50 here. More information on the daily theme nights can be found here.
Arkansas lands Ball State All-American shorstop Dylan Grego

4 days ago | nwahomepage.com | Dudley Dawson

FAYETTEVILLE – It appears the Arkansas baseball program could be replacing its Golden Spikes winner with an All-American shortstop. Ball State switch-hitting shortstop Dylan Grego, an All-MAC first-team shortstop and third-team ABCD/Rawlings All-American, announced his commitment to the Razorbacks on Tuesday. Grego (6-1, 190) hit .376 with 14 home runs and 55 RBIs and stole 15 bases this past season while also being named to the All-MAC defensive team.