KLRT-TV (Little Rock, AR)

FOX16 (KLRT) serves as the FOX Network affiliate for Little Rock, Arkansas. It is operated by Nexstar Media Group and owned by Mission Broadcasting. The station began its broadcast journey on June 26, 1983, initially offering short news updates and public service programming. In the year 2000, FOX16 introduced its first local news broadcasts. FOX16 News is known for its strong commitment to investigative journalism. The FOX16 Investigates segment focuses on important issues, holding leaders accountable and aiming to improve the community. We strive to inform and empower our viewers through valuable content on both television and digital platforms. Our Victory over Violence program exemplifies our dedication to being a vital community ally in addressing crime challenges. The Arkansas Storm Team delivers comprehensive weather updates for FOX16 News, collaborating closely with our partner station, KARK 4 News. In sports, we concentrate on local athletics, with a special emphasis on Arkansas high school football during the season, showcased through our weekly Fearless Friday coverage. Each week, FOX16 broadcasts 17 hours of locally produced news. Our weekday programming includes FOX16 Good Day from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., FOX16 News at 5:30, and FOX16 News at 9. [Visit our Meet the Team page to familiarize yourself with our news anchors and reporters].

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Virginia man pleads guilty to shooting Latino men because he thought they were illegal immigrants

1 day ago | fox16.com | Ryan Nadeau

CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – A Virginia man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to pursuing and ultimately shooting two Latino men because of his “anger at illegal immigration.”On Wednesday, June 18, Douglas W. Cornett pleaded guilty to two counts of federal hate crimes involving attempts to kill and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
Arkansas Storm Team Blog: Heat-Index Near 105° This Weekend

3 days ago | fox16.com | Christopher Pipkin

Heat index values over 100° expected for many across the state this weekend. A high pressure will settle into southeastern United states this coming weekend with hot and muggy conditions expected. There is a slim chance of a stray shower or storm over the next few days, but most areas will see little to no rain after Thursday. Temperatures will feel brutal for some, with the heat index hitting 100-105° by Saturday and hovering around 100° through Monday. This is close to heat advisory levels.
Should pets sleep with their humans?

4 days ago | fox16.com | Donna Terrell

by: Donna Terrell Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 06:00 PM CDT Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 10:23 AM CDT Pet lovers will do almost anything for their furry friends, but allowing them in the bed with you when it’s time to sleep may not be a good idea, according to sleep experts.
Daughter of missing Mena woman hopes for answers 36 years after disappearance

4 days ago | fox16.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A piece to Tonia Kimsey’s puzzle is still missing 36 years after her mother disappeared in Mena, Arkansas. “She needed to get her life together before she came and found us, and I was ok with that, but I still wanted those answers,” Kimsey said. Kimsey’s mother, Susan Lynn Darst-Burns, went missing in 1989 at the age of 36 before meeting her daughter, who moved away with her dad after she was born.
Shelter asking for help after Montgomery County animal rescue

1 week ago | fox16.com | Whitney Thomas

GLENWOOD, Ark.- Last month, dozens of animals were rescued from a home in Norman, Arkansas. Authorities said five people were arrested and charged with animal cruelty in connection with that case. Apryl Falcon has made it her priority to help those dogs with her shelter, PAWS of Glenwood. “We didn’t have the resources, but we were going to find them,” Falcon said.
‘This is probably the lowest sales we’ve had in nine years,’ Rising costs leading to closure of Baja Grill in Little Rock

1 week ago | fox16.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- For the last nine years, Erin Jackson politely greeted each customer at Baja Grill in the Heights at the door as she prepared them for dine-in service, but that’ll all be changing soon, after it was announced on Thursday afternoon that they’d be closing their doors. “We just can’t keep up with the rising food cost and less customers coming in,” Jackson said.
Lawsuit filed over Arkansas Ten Commandments in classrooms law

1 week ago | fox16.com | Caroline Derby

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Families of students at some school districts in northwest Arkansas are suing over Act 573 of 2025, a law mandating the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms. The plaintiffs come from diverse backgrounds, some of which are very religious, while others are not, but all argue that the law is unconstitutional. When school starts, the Ten Commandments are to be displayed in classrooms across the state.
Job Alert: Openings in curation, law enforcement, event planning, more

1 week ago | fox16.com | Ashlei King

EMPLOYER: City of North Little RockJOB TITLE: CuratorSALARY: $2,661.98 – $3,932.95 monthlyGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY:Works under administrative direction and is responsible for developing and managing museum collection and exhibit programs and assisting the director in administering museum activities by performing the following essential functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Other duties may be assigned.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Rain returns today

1 week ago | fox16.com | Julianna Cullen

THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered showers in store for today with maybe a few thunderstorms. Temperatures will only warm into the lower 80s. TONIGHT: A few scattered showers will linger overnight as temperatures fall into the 60s and 70s. TOMORROW: Scattered showers will continue throughout the day on Friday, however it won’t be quite as widespread as Thursday. Temperatures will warm into the mid 80s.
Cearvol Announces Father’s Day Campaign to Raise Awareness for Fathers' Hearing Health

1 week ago | fox16.com

Cearvol logo Cearvol Father's Day Campaign From June 9 to 20, Cearvol will run a limited-time initiative highlighting accessible hearing solutions for fathers worldwide. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CEARVOL, a global provider of FDA-registered over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, has launched a Father’s Day awareness campaign running from June 9 through June 20. The initiative aims to encourage families to pay closer attention to hearing health—especially ...