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With a government shutdown just days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode

Entertainment News

Strike over: Hollywood writers free to return to work Wednesday

Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
Local News

Benton County has electronic detection K-9 force

A new crime-fighting K-9 officer is helping Benton County detectives find specific evidence in criminal cases.
Nation World

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

The decision is the strongest repudiation yet of Trump’s carefully coiffed image as a wealthy and shrewd real estate mogul turned political powerhouse.
Outreach

VA partners with faith-based leaders and community members to raise awareness for suicide prevention

The topic brought national leadership to Bentonville, among the speakers was U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough.
Shutdown

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Local News

Over $2 million invested in Arkansas to grow the construction workforce, improve business development

The Economic Development Administration will invest $2.2 million in Arkansas to help expand workforce training and business development across the Natural State.
Community

Grand opening of Cox Innovation Labs for Fort smith and Benton County Boys and Girls Clubs

The Innovation Labs are part of the Boys and Girls Clubs tech program that provides students access to curriculum to advance their computer literacy skills.
Nation World

Gold Glove third baseman Brooks Robinson dies at 86

Coming of age before the free agent era, Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles.
Animals

K-9 officer combating computer crimes

Denver is one of the newest employees at the Benton Sheriff's office who works in electronics detention.
Community

Working to prevent veteran suicides in Arkansas

The VA came together with members of the faith-based community today to equip them with information and resources they can use to help those in crisis.
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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.

With a government shutdown just days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode

Strike over: Hollywood writers free to return to work Wednesday

Benton County has electronic detection K-9 force

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

VA partners with faith-based leaders and community members to raise awareness for suicide prevention

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Over $2 million invested in Arkansas to grow the construction workforce, improve business development

Grand opening of Cox Innovation Labs for Fort smith and Benton County Boys and Girls Clubs

Gold Glove third baseman Brooks Robinson dies at 86

K-9 officer combating computer crimes

Working to prevent veteran suicides in Arkansas

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