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Cat stuck inside car engine rescued by firefighters in Bentonville

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Cat stuck inside car engine rescued by firefighters in Bentonville

Animals

A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr Pickles is now a father of triplets

According to zoo officials, the births were a bit of a surprise.
Local News

Man in hot tub attacked by mountain lion

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said this is the state's first reported mountain lion attack since Feb. 27, 2022.
Features

5-year-old cowboy prepares for 'Mutton Bustin'' at Rodeo Austin

Pint-sized cowboys and cowgirls are gearing up to ride sheep in the rodeo.
Local News

Dog at Smith County shelter nearly euthanized gets saved by Northeast Texas rescue

Due to the length of his stay at the Smith County Animal Shelter, Stanford was scheduled to be put down.
Pets

Best Friends pet resource center opens in NWA

The center boasts itself as a modernized facility that reinvents how pets experience animal sheltering.
Animals

Florida man finds 200-year-old clam, names it 'Aberclam Lincoln'

The clam, which was named "Aber-clam Lincoln," measured up to 6 inches and 2.6 pounds.
Animals

Arizona resident finds bobcat snuggling in doggie bed

Arizona Game and Fish believes the wild bobcat snuck into the San Manuel residence through a doggie door.
Animals

National Park Service: Never push a 'slower friend down' if you come across a bear

The National Park Service shared some advice, saying that you should refrain from pushing down someone slower "even if you feel the friendship has run its course."
Animals

Arkansas bill could prohibit cities from banning dogs based on breed

The bill, sponsored by four Republicans, would prohibit any city from banning dogs (or cats or any animal) based on their breed.
Pets

Fayetteville animal services overcrowded by puppies in need

It's dog adoption room regularly doesn't have enough room to fit animals in need of a home.
Animals

Puppy or coyote? This adorable pup 'Toast' found by police near dumpster

Dallas Animal Services is conducting a DNA test on Toast to rule out that he could be a wildlife species.

Arkansas bill prohibiting transgender people from using restrooms that match gender identity signed into law

Stores selling Razorbacks merch seeing bump in sales ahead of Sweet 16

Downpours are possible Thursday night through Friday morning

Storm warning fatigue | Alerting Arkansas

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.

Cat stuck inside car engine rescued by firefighters in Bentonville

A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr Pickles is now a father of triplets

Man in hot tub attacked by mountain lion

5-year-old cowboy prepares for 'Mutton Bustin'' at Rodeo Austin

Dog at Smith County shelter nearly euthanized gets saved by Northeast Texas rescue

Best Friends pet resource center opens in NWA

Florida man finds 200-year-old clam, names it 'Aberclam Lincoln'

Arizona resident finds bobcat snuggling in doggie bed

National Park Service: Never push a 'slower friend down' if you come across a bear

Arkansas bill could prohibit cities from banning dogs based on breed

Fayetteville animal services overcrowded by puppies in need

Puppy or coyote? This adorable pup 'Toast' found by police near dumpster

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