Tyler Thomason
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Little Rock, AR, United States
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UPDATE: Conway trial wrapping up in 2018 murder case
Police say 911 calls came in reporting gunshots around 6 a.m. → Read More
UPDATE: Conway trial wrapping up in 2018 murder case
Police say 911 calls came in reporting gunshots around 6 a.m. Tuesday. → Read More
Special Report: Records reveal cost, overtime for LR mayor’s security detail
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request detail how much money has been spent on a security detail for Little Rock mayor Frank Scott Jr. The security detail, which began in April 2019, is provided by the Little Rock Police Department. KARK has learned the security detail was recommended […] → Read More
Old school burns in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. – A school building that has been vacant for years has been damaged by fire. The blaze sent firefighters to the scene at 108 S. Oak Street on Wednesday afternoon. Flames could be seen rising from the roof as firefighters battled the blaze from a ladder truck. It’s not yet known what caused […] → Read More
Special Report: A holes-in-pipes mystery continues to pierce its way through Lonoke county
LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. – A problem the size of a pinhole continues to grow for hundreds of homeowners in Lonoke county. In the past two years, leaky pipes have resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in damage, and the cause of it all appears to be a murky mystery. Last month, Nichole Myers, a […] → Read More
‘Til death do us part: Arkansas couple planned deaths, left behind instructions for police
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — In north Arkansas, Mountain Home is known to many as a small, close-knit town. Barely 12,000 people make up its population. “It’s a retirement community. We have a large population of retirees,” Lt. Eddie Griffin with the Mountain Home Police Department says. “It would be odd for us to have a […] → Read More
Woman, 73, hopes for justice after December dog attack in Dumas
DUMAS, Ark. — A 73-year-old woman is pleading for justice nearly a month after she says she was attacked by dogs at a Deshea county property that she frequented every year to pick pecans. Patricia Watkins says she needed 14 staples in her head, in addition to stitches in her ears and legs, following the […] → Read More
Former Maumelle firefighter killed in plane crash in Kansas
A New Year’s Eve plane crash left two people dead in Kansas, and one of the victims was a current resident of Maumelle and a former volunteer firefighter. → Read More
Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern, the basketball-loving lawyer who took the NBA around the world during 30 years as its longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global powerhouse, died Wednesday. He was 77. Stern suffered a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 12 and underwent emergency surgery. The league said he died with his […] → Read More
Long lost letter allows Vietnam veteran to receive Medal of Valor in Cleburne County
CLEBURNE COUNTY, Ark. (KARK) — A letter from 1971 recently surfaced and helped a local veteran receive a medal of valor that he earned nearly 50 years ago during the Vietnam War. Kent Hallen, 70, is retired now. But, back when he was 19 years old, he played a crucial role in the recovery of […] → Read More
Tips on how to avoid calling a plumber this Thanksgiving
SHERWOOD, Ark – Tomorrow, Thanksgiving will be here followed by the biggest shopping day of the year. However, did you know Black Friday is also one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers? Eric Scroggins with Roto-Rooter says with a larger number of guests in your home and an excess amount of kitchen […] → Read More
New eatery burglarized; LRPD launch prevention effort
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new restaurant in west Little Rock became a target for burglars last weekend, according to police reports. Chad Henson and his wife opened HEA Street Eatz along Highway 10 last month. The Bistro features sandwiches and ready-made meals to go. “If you’re going to stop by for lunch, you have […] → Read More
New eatery burglarized; LRPD launch prevention effort
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new restaurant in west Little Rock became a target for burglars last weekend, according to police reports. Chad Henson and his wife opened HEA Street Eatz along Highway 10 last month. The Bistro features sandwiches and ready-made meals to go. “If you’re going to stop by for lunch, you have […] → Read More
LRPD asst. chief in running for Fort Smith police chief job
FORT SMITH, Ark. – The process is underway to name a new police chief in Fort Smith. Three candidates are in the running, including an assistant chief with the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD). LRPD Asst. Chief Alice Fulk is one of three candidates being considered for the position. The others are:Andrew Harvey, Palestine, TexasDanny […] → Read More
Update: Fordyce woman killed by train was trying to save dog, police say
Update:FORDYCE, Ark. – A woman who died Saturday after being hit by a train has been identified. Police say Summer Beaver, 28, was trying to save a dog when she was struck. It happened near South Russell and South Pine streets. According to police, the conductor saw her on the tracks and says she moved […] → Read More
Arkansas sheriff diagnosed with cancer four months into first term
IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — Step into Earnie Blackley’s office, and some things just might surprise you — like two mounted deer heads, staring down visitors from the back wall. The current Izard county sheriff goes hunting or fishing whenever he can. “I live in the neck of the woods where I can just walk out […] → Read More
Gurdon School District upgrades on-campus dental office
GURDON, Ark. – The sound of a new school year reverberates through Gurdon hallways. But, a different sound echoes around the corner: a dentist at work inside the high school. “We’re doing some preventative and restorative services on some of our students,” Dr. Adam Delee says. Dr. Delee is the only dentist in Gurdon, a […] → Read More
Feds ‘seeing more and more drugs shipped through the mail’ following latest bust in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A months-long federal drug investigation resulted in 15 arrests with more expected and an additional four suspects named in an indictment released on Monday. U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland revealed details of the investigation at a press conference. “There is a cost to engaging in this sort of activity.” Hiland says. The […] → Read More
Woman dies in White County house fire
WHITE COUNTY, Ark. – A local woman has died in a house fire. The White County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) says it happened shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday on Ashley Place. That’s where the body of Melisa Cosey, 46, was found inside a home. Her body has been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for […] → Read More
New video shows Sherwood cyclist’s final ride; detectives hone in on damaged vehicle
Detectives with the Sherwood Police Department hope newly released surveillance video might help solve a deadly hit-and-run that killed a cyclist four days after the crash. John Mundell was hit from behind while biking southbound along Highway 107 on Thursday (July 18), according to authorities. He was taken to a hospital and underwent surgery but […] → Read More