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Safety tips for anxious pets during July 4th activities

Animals

Safety tips for anxious pets during July 4th activities

Animals

What to do if you come across box turtles

Box turtles are on the move all over Arkansas, with many found alongside roads in rural and suburban areas. Here are some tips on what to do if you come across one!
Local News

What is it? Texas zoo captures 'strange image' of an unidentified creature

The image was captured outside the Amarillo Zoo in the overnight hours of May 21, according to the city.
Animals

Nearly all Northwest Arkansas animal shelters are considered 'no-kill'

According to data, 15 of the 16 animal shelters in NWA are considered "no-kill," meaning animals aren't killed for lack of space.
Weird

Bees are fish, California court rules

The decision comes after a lengthy legal dispute to list four species of bumblebees as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act.
Nation World

Sled dog Leon found months after disappearing from Iditarod checkpoint

Leon was found "understandably skinny but seemingly healthy" nearly 150 miles away from where he disappeared.
Animals

Watch this bear fall out of a neighborhood tree in Russellville

As wildlife biologists attempted to tranquilized the black bear in the tree, the bear fell with a tarp breaking it's fall.
Animals

Fayetteville Animal Services waiving dog adoption fees June 3-11

Any adopted pet from Fayetteville Animal Services comes spayed or neutered, as well as up to date on vaccines and microchipped.
Health

Ways to keep the whole family safe this summer

The Northwest Arkansas Red Cross provides tips on how to stay safe all summer long.
Outdoors

Officials find invasive snails in Hot Springs Village lakes

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has found an invasive species of snail in two lakes in Hot Springs Village.
Animals

Wild turkey joins funeral procession at Arlington National Cemetery

A wild turkey has picked up a new hobby by quietly joining funeral processions at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Animals

Wisconsin couple kills bear that attacked them in their home

The man and woman were treated at a hospital for several bites and other injuries before being released.

Logan County sheriff's sergeant killed in vehicle crash

Daily headlines: Local news for June 29, 2022

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Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Safety tips for anxious pets during July 4th activities

What to do if you come across box turtles

What is it? Texas zoo captures 'strange image' of an unidentified creature

Nearly all Northwest Arkansas animal shelters are considered 'no-kill'

Bees are fish, California court rules

Sled dog Leon found months after disappearing from Iditarod checkpoint

Watch this bear fall out of a neighborhood tree in Russellville

Fayetteville Animal Services waiving dog adoption fees June 3-11

Ways to keep the whole family safe this summer

Officials find invasive snails in Hot Springs Village lakes

Wild turkey joins funeral procession at Arlington National Cemetery

Wisconsin couple kills bear that attacked them in their home

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