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.

Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'

Olympics

Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'

Olympics

After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16

Despite Alysa Liu's young age, she's been skating for more than a decade.
Ukraine

Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games

The International Paralympic Committee reversed course less than a day after saying athletes from Russia and Belarus would be able to compete.
Ukraine

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer

“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Olympics

After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support

After she failed to medal in the women's competition, viewers were heartbroken to see the teen be coldly chastised by her coach as she walked off the rink.
Olympics

What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?

Greece traditionally leads the parade, regardless of its place in the alphabet, because that is where the Olympics originated. The host country enters last.
Olympics

What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics

Diehard Team USA fans can purchase the puffy, buffalo plaid jackets online.
Olympics

Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation

Because Russia is competing again as the Russian Olympic Committee, the rules for medal ceremonies are a bit different.
Olympics

Beijing's Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment

Unlike the first pandemic Olympics in Tokyo, which featured empty seats at the opening and closing, a modest crowd populated the seats of the “Bird’s Nest."
Olympics

Here's the final medal count of the Beijing Winter Olympics

The women led the way for Team USA, picking up most of the medal haul at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Daily Rewind

Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close

A Closing Ceremony bursting with color and energy officially wrapped up the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Olympics

Team USA won the only gold medal Germany didn't get in bobsled, luge or skeleton

Germany dominated every sliding sport at the Beijing Olympics but one. And that sport didn't even exist at the Games four years ago.

Sebastian Co. voters to elect new county judge

Washington Co. voters to decide on new sheriff and county judge

Rain tonight, lighter showers Wednesday

Why is severe weather season during the spring | 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.

Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'

After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16

Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer

After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support

What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?

What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics

Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation

Beijing's Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment

Here's the final medal count of the Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close

Team USA won the only gold medal Germany didn't get in bobsled, luge or skeleton

KFSM would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.