Thousands of customers without power across Arkansas, Oklahoma

Over 10,000 customers are without power across the 5NEWS viewing area after severe weather on June 7. SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Thousands of customers are without power across Arkansas and Oklahoma after a round of severe weather moved through the area in the …

Photos: Severe storms leave damage across Arkansas, Oklahoma on June 7

The storms brought high wind and heavy rain, prompting multiple flood, thunderstorm, and tornado warnings across the region. SPRINGDALE, Ark. — In the morning hours of June 7 severe storms blew through Arkansas and Oklahoma leaving behind damage including …

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks' sent to SuperMax prison

“The direction he went, specifically around Moccasin Creek, saw high water due to the abundance of rain the last few weeks, which more than likely limited his options to get around the area,” Champion said. “Search teams had looked through this area before …

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ sent to SuperMax prison

Former Razorbacks and Arkansas natives on the cusp of winning first NBA Championships

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas has a couple of ProHogs competing for their first ever NBA Championship. Former Razorbacks Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe are both members of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who is four games from an NBA Championship. The …

Kayaker dies on Arkansas River south of Buena Vista after boat capsizes

A kayaker was pronounced dead after capsizing from a kayak while paddling on the Arkansas River Friday afternoon south of Buena Vista. Even though lifesaving CPR efforts were performed on the 35-year-old man, a bystander and paramedics were unable to …

Two kayakers capsize on the Arkansas River on Friday, one dies after CPR efforts

BUENA VISTA, Colo. (KOAA) — On Saturday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released information about a kayaker who died along the Arkansas River on Friday afternoon. According to CPW, Chaffee County dispatch received calls around 3:15 p.m. of a CPR in …

Three-judge federal panel upholds Arkansas congressional redistricting

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A three-judge panel for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas upheld Arkansas congressional redistricting on Friday. The ruling on a summary judgment ends the lawsuit filed in May 2023 by the Christian …

Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from Arkansas prison captured

A former police chief and convicted killer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” was captured by law enforcement 1.5 miles northwest of the prison he escaped from following a massive, nearly two-week-long manhunt in the rugged mountains of northern Arkansas, …

Tennessee baseball held to two hits by Arkansas in super regional Game 1 loss

Tennessee baseball struggled to find traction offensively in the first game of the Fayetteville Super Regional. No. 3 Arkansas beat No. 14 Tennessee 4-3 on June 7 at Baum-Walker Stadium. It was Game 1 of the super regional. Tennessee must win two …