Kate Ward

Police reporter

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Police reporter

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UA Fraternity’s Activities Suspended In Hazing Probe

Posted: November 20, 2009 4:49 a.m.

Activities at a University of Arkansas fraternity house have been suspended pending the completion of a hazing investigation by the group’s international organization.

Film Commissioner Advances Creative Economy Ideas

Posted: November 20, 2009 4:44 a.m.

Arkansas Film Commissioner Christopher Crane encouraged local advocates to develop the “creative economy” to recognize the benefits of the film industry.

Deputies Recover Stolen Cattle

Posted: November 19, 2009 4:30 a.m.

Benton County deputies recovered nine head of stolen cattle from a farm in Lincoln on Wednesday and police say an arrest is pending.

Man Arrested After 29-Year-Old Woman Shot

Posted: November 19, 2009 4:14 a.m.

A local man faces criminal charges after police say he shot a woman in the hip Tuesday night.

Dorm Student Accused Of Drug Charge

Posted: November 19, 2009 4:13 a.m.

University of Arkansas police arrested a student Tuesday after complaints of chemical odors led police to find what they describe as the components of a drug lab in his dorm room.

Police Arrest Man After Dickson Head-Stomping Incident

Posted: November 18, 2009 4:21 a.m.

 A Fort Smith man faces a felony charge after police say they witnessed him beating another man Saturday night near Dickson Street. Kevin Reza Mirzaei, 18, of 1220 N. Albert Pike was arrested on a charge of second-degree battery.

Crossover Corner Shop Appeals For Permit To Sell Beer

Posted: November 18, 2009 4:19 a.m.

Crossover Corner owner Manish Patel believes he could benefit both his community and his business by selling beer.

Rally Revives Donations

BIKES, BLUES & BBQ CONTRIBUTES TO 33 AREA CHARITIES

Posted: November 17, 2009 4:29 a.m.

Bikes, Blues & BBQ distributed $48,500 among 33 Northwest Arkansas charities Monday during a ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center.

Oklahoma Man Charged In Fatal August Wreck

Posted: November 17, 2009 4:17 a.m.

Washington County sheriff’s deputies arrested an Oklahoma man Monday in connection with negligent homicide for his role in a fatal accident nearly two months ago.

Police Revise Stun Gun Rules For Officers

Posted: November 12, 2009 4:51 a.m.

For people involved in a run-in with the law, the odds of getting an electrical charge from Fayetteville Police officers may have just gotten slightly smaller.

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