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Mountain Home man arrested after alleged stabbing

Suspect charged with aggravated residential burglary and second-degree battery

Woman accused of drunkenly driving Springdale school bus

No injuries reported as children were on board at the time of the incident.

Authorities Release Findings in Bonanza Family Deaths

Officials say mother died by suicide, children's deaths ruled homicides

Hardy Woman Charged After Juvenile Found Unresponsive

Brandy Leonard faces felony and misdemeanor charges related to providing alcohol to minors.

Arkansas Mother and Children Found Dead After Divorce Hearing

Autopsy reveals mother killed children before taking her own life

Suspect in Centerton mother's killing to undergo mental evaluation

Attorneys plan to use insanity defense for 22-year-old Kamron Williams

Arkansas Dad Charged With Murder Wins Sheriff Primary

Aaron Spencer, accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser, wins Republican nomination for Lonoke County sheriff

Yellville Man Charged with Arson, Domestic Battery

72-year-old Kenneth Lee Nelson faces multiple felony charges after domestic dispute and fire

Arkansas Father Who Killed Daughter's Kidnapper Wins Primary

Aaron Spencer's victory in the Lonoke County Sheriff's race highlights ongoing debate over his controversial case.

Arkansas Man Accused of Killing Daughter's Alleged Abuser Wins GOP Sheriff Nomination

Aaron Spencer defeated incumbent Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley in the Republican primary while awaiting trial for murder.

Republican Facing Murder Charge Wins Primary for Sheriff

Aaron Spencer defeated the incumbent sheriff in the Lonoke County, Arkansas Republican primary.

Little Rock Police Investigate Friday Shooting Death

Authorities respond to call at MacArthur Park location.

Blytheville Suspect Arrested After Alleged Motel Assault, Attempted Escape in Jonesboro

Rashawn Beare faces multiple charges including kidnapping, assault, and escape after incident at Mead Drive motel.

Harrison Man Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash

70-year-old William G. Elting died in the accident on U.S. Highway 62/65.

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Arkansas Interstate

Victim struck by pickup truck and semi on I-57 in Pulaski County

North Little Rock Woman Sentenced for Attack on Child's Nurse

Defendant received 2 months in jail plus probation for assault on medical staff.

Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Negligent Homicide

Ian Michael Tice pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a fatal car crash in Baxter County, Arkansas.

Arkansas Authorities Identify Woman Found Dead Near Tracks 30 Years Ago

Jamie Ann Moore's identity was a mystery for over three decades until investigative genetic genealogy led to a breakthrough.

Cave City Teen Charged with Manslaughter in Deadly Shooting

Authorities say 18-year-old admitted to pointing loaded rifle at juvenile during horseplay

Investigators Identify 1994 Jane Doe Homicide Victim After 30 Years

Jamie Ann Moore's identity finally revealed through genetic genealogy research